- Author: lettara
- Date: February 16, 2024
- Updated: February 16, 2024
- Expansion: WoW Classic
Welcome to our strategy guide for the 10-man version of Gnomeregan! This raid is available starting at level 40 in Phase 2 and offers six unique bosses including one never-before-seen encounter: The Mechanical Menagerie!
This guide aims to help you understand how best to prepare yourself and your raid group for Gnomeregan by giving you an overview of each encounter, providing an in-depth explanation of each boss, discussing positioning, and how you can set yourself up for success.
Finding the Entrance to Gnomeregan
Gnomeregan can be found in the top left of corner on Dun Morogh. Be careful though, as there are dozens of level 40 elite leper gnomes guarding the entrance. And, if you play on a PvP server, the area leading up to the entrance is frequently a blood bath.
Ideal Raid Composition
Building a raid composition for Gnomeregan can be tricky. For starters, most of the fights heavily favor ranged DPS. You’ll want to bring at least two ranged DPS with you, but ideally 3-6 in order to combat various mechanics throughout the instance. It is also worth noting that Mechanical units tend to have very high armor, making caster DPS generally better than physical.
The entire raid, with the exception of the 5th boss, Mechanical Managerie, is easily doable with a single tank. The Mechanical Managerie, however, can utilize up to 3 tanks and having at least 2 is strongly recommended. If at all possible, try and find DPS players who can double as tanks i.e. Warriors, Retribution Paladins and Feral Druids.
Make sure that your raid has at least one interrupter, but ideally 2-3.
Gnomeregan can get very healing intensive, so it is recommended to bring at least 2 healers.
Recommended Consumables
In addition to the standard consumables you would use for your role, your raid team may see lots of value from the following:
- Free Action Potion can be useful on the Mekgineer Thermaplugg encounter.
- Nature Protection Potion makes the Viscous Fallout very forgiving.
- Swiftness Potion is highly recommended for tanks during the first phase of Mekgineer Thermaplugg.
- Magic Resistance Potion can mitigate tons of damage throughout all phases of Mekgineer Thermaplugg.
Boss Encounters
Grubbis
Grubbis, the toxic Trogg overlord of Gnomeregan, accompanied by his trusty basilisk companion Chomper, will be the initial challenge you face. Vanquish endless waves of Troggs and dodge radioactive flatulence to emerge victorious!
Check out an in-depth breakdown in our Grubbis Strategy Guide!
Viscous Fallout
The ceaseless radiation has taken on a sentient existence embodied by toxic oozes. Over time, countless oozes have merged, giving rise to a distinctive consciousness of their own: Viscous Fallout.
Check out an in-depth breakdown in our Viscous Fallout Strategy Guide!
Crowd Pummeler 9-60
The stolen invention of Mekgineer Thermaplugg, the Crowd Pummeler 9-60, has acquired unprecedented mechanical might. Dodge mechanized punches and rotating gears to avoid being hurled from the heights of Gnomeregan to your death.
Check out an in-depth breakdown in our Crowd Pummeler 9-60 Strategy Guide!
Electrocutioner 6000
The Electrocutioner 6000, the shockingly difficult fourth encounter in Gnomeregan, has mastered the power of electricity and is prepared to zap you with it. Once a Gnomish lieutenant, he now operates under the control of Thermaplugg.
Check out an in-depth breakdown in our Electrocutioner 6000 Strategy Guide!
Mechanical Menagerie
The penultimate encounter of the Gnomeregan raid, the Mechanical Menagerie presents a unique council fight featuring four formidable animal bosses. These farm animals may be cute, but do not be fooled: each one is prepared to put a wrench in the gears of your raid.
Check out an in-depth breakdown in our Mechanical Menagerie Strategy Guide!
Mekgineer Thermaplugg
Responsible for Gnomeregan’s radioactive turmoil stands Mekgineer Thermaplugg, a formerly respected Gnomish engineer, whose thirst for power led him to the ultimate betrayal. Now in control of the once great Gnomish capital, Thermaplugg asserts his dominance with unparalleled engineering prowess.
Check out an in-depth breakdown in our Mekgineer Thermaplugg Strategy Guide!
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