Azure Vault is one of the most challenging dungeons in WoW, requiring precise timing and coordination from your raid team.
To succeed, you'll need to understand the mechanics of each boss fight, including the infamous Azure Serpent.
The Azure Serpent fight is a prime example of this, with its ability to knock players back with its tail and then proceed to deal massive damage to anyone still in range.
The key to surviving this fight is to stay mobile and avoid the Serpent's attacks, using the environment to your advantage whenever possible.
In the Azure Vault, the raid team will need to work together to take down each boss, using strategies like kiting and crowd control to manage the adds and keep the main tank's job as easy as possible.
One of the most important strategies for Azure Vault is to use your cooldowns wisely, especially on the tank and healers, to keep the team alive during the tough fights.
Gameplay
Azure Vault WoW gameplay is a unique experience that sets it apart from other games in the WoW franchise.
The game's storyline is heavily influenced by the player's choices, which can lead to multiple endings.
Players can explore a vast open world, complete with diverse environments and a rich history.
One of the most exciting features of Azure Vault WoW is the ability to master various magical abilities, including fire, ice, and lightning magic.
Combat is fast-paced and action-packed, requiring quick reflexes and strategy to overcome challenging enemies.
Players can form alliances with other players to tackle difficult quests and defeat powerful bosses.
Achievements and Rewards
In The Azure Vault, you can earn a total of 8 achievements, each with its own unique criteria.
The Azure Vault achievement is obtained by defeating Umbrelskul in the Vault, while Heroic: The Azure Vault requires defeating Umbrelskul on Heroic difficulty or higher.
To earn Keystone Hero: The Azure Vault, you must complete The Azure Vault at Mythic Level 20 or higher within the time limit.
Here's a list of all the achievements, along with their criteria:
Each achievement is worth 10 points, except for Keystone Hero: The Azure Vault, which does not have a point value listed.
Profession Bonuses
Profession Bonuses can be a game-changer in The Azure Vault dungeon. To activate the Inscription profession bonus, one team member must have at least 25 skill points in Dragon Isles Inscription.
Alternatively, having a Dracthyr in your party can activate the bonus. Dracthyrs are special creatures that can be found throughout the dungeon, and interacting with them will trigger their abilities.
You'll need to explore the dungeon thoroughly to discover Dracthyrs and experiment with their abilities. Keep in mind that Dracthyrs have different abilities depending on their type and location.
Here's what you need to know about the Tome of Transmogrification:
- There will be 2 Tome of Transmogrification throughout the whole dungeon.
- Using your Extra Action Button will trigger its effect.
- Once you acquire the power, you'll gain a Reverse Trap buff lasting for 2 minutes.
- The Reverse Trap buff can only be used once and only one member of your team can get it.
The Reverse Trap buff works similarly to the Polymorph Circles located around the area leading towards Azureblade.
The Achievements
There are 8 total achievements to obtain in The Azure Vault. Each achievement has its own unique criteria that must be met in order to unlock it.
The Azure Vault achievement is awarded for defeating Umbrelskul in The Azure Vault. It's a great starting point for any player looking to get into the game.
Heroic: The Azure Vault requires defeating Umbrelskul on Heroic difficulty or higher. This achievement is a great way to test your skills and see how far you can push yourself.
Mythic: The Azure Vault can be obtained by defeating Umbrelskul on Mythic difficulty or Mythic Keystone difficulty. This achievement is a significant challenge, but the rewards are well worth it.
Keystone Hero: The Azure Vault requires completing The Azure Vault at Mythic Level 20 or higher, within the time limit. This achievement requires strategy and skill, but it's a great way to show off your abilities.
Here's a list of all the achievements with their respective criteria:
The Loot
The loot from the Azure Vault is quite impressive, with a wide range of items available. The items are divided among three encounters: Leymor, Azureblade, and Telash Greywing.
Leymor drops some of the highest-level gear in the vault, including a 2H Polearm, Ley-Line Tracer, and Spaulders of Wild Growth, both with an iLvl of 346.
Azureblade is another encounter that drops high-level gear, including a 1H Axe, Horizon Splitter, and a 1H Sword, Tz'onna, Fear-Striker, both with an iLvl of 346.
Telash Greywing also drops high-level gear, including a 2H Staff, Golden-Winged Rod, and a Trinket, Tome of Unstable Power, both with an iLvl of 346.
Here's a breakdown of the loot from each encounter:
Dungeon and Boss Fight
The Azure Vault dungeon is a challenging experience, but with the right strategies, you can conquer it. To start, you'll want to trigger the Shrieking Whelp cast in the first room to allow you to fight the Crystal Fury mobs.
The Azure Vault Mythic+ Dungeon Route is a series of rooms that require careful navigation. You'll want to avoid any Whelps until after the first boss, so be sure to pull any Lashers away from them so you don’t accidentally aggro any.
To defeat the first boss, Leymor, you'll need to clear the Ley-Line Sprouts with Explosive Brand and avoid the boss's attacks, including its slam and Consuming Stomp. On Mythic difficulty, Volatile Sapling will spawn after clearing the Ley-Line Sprouts, so be careful when they explode.
To defeat the Azureblade boss, you'll need to balance the boss itself and the Draconic Images. Focus on the Draconic Image while interrupting its Illusionary Bolt cast, and avoid the Ancient Orb casting and sidestep any Ancient Orb Fragments that come your way during the Overwhelming Energy attack.
Here's a summary of the Azureblade boss loot:
- Cloak of Lost Devotion
- Horizon Splitter
- Tome of Unstable Power
- Twenty-Two-League Striders
- Tz'onna, Fear-Striker
Mythic+ Dungeon Route
To start a Mythic+ Dungeon Route, you'll want to trigger the Shrieking Whelp cast in the first room to fight the Crystal Fury mobs and Conjured Lashers.
Clearing the room efficiently is key, so be sure to pull any Lashers away from the Whelps to avoid accidentally aggroing them.
You'll need to round up all 3 Arcane Tender mobs, which will spawn the first boss, Leymor.
After defeating Leymor, you'll want to make your way down the path to another set of Shrieking Whelps, which you'll need to trigger.
Use the book to travel onto the top ring before Azureblades room, and then defeat the pack and patrol on the left side of the ring.
Jumping from the top platform down towards Azureblades room can be a bit tricky, so be sure to use a parachute, slowfall, or immunity to survive the fall.
After jumping down, you can use the nearby book to go to the lower ring and do 1 pull before heading back into Azureblades room.
Chain pulling around the room as much as your tank is comfortable is a good strategy, but be careful not to pull the boss if you have pet classes.
Once Azureblade is defeated, head down towards the Lower Chamber and pull 1 Drakonid Breaker at a time to avoid overwhelming the tank.
When you reach the final balcony before Telash Greywing, have your tank pull the 2 Breakers guarding the teleportation book to one side of the platform.
From there, you can have your tank die and mass resurrect your party, and then take on the final two bosses back to back.
Boss Fight
Clearing mobs before the boss spawn is crucial in Azure Vault Dungeon. This is evident in the first main area where you'll face a lineup of mobs ending with three Arcane Tenders being spawned.
To defeat the boss Leymor, teamwork is essential. Everyone is in charge of clearing Ley-Line Sprouts with Explosive Brand, so make sure you communicate about who goes where.
The boss's initial slam will push you back and reposition you, so be prepared for it. When the boss casts Consuming Stomp, use defensives at your disposal.
On Mythic Difficulty, Volatile Sapling will spawn after clearing the Ley-Line Sprouts. They don't deal much melee damage but be careful when they explode because Stinging Sap will deal massive damage to you.
To defeat Azureblade, you'll need to alternate between two phases. First, focus on the Draconic Image while interrupting its Illusionary Bolt cast.
During the Overwhelming Energy attack, avoid the Ancient Orb casting and sidestep any Ancient Orb Fragments that come your way. During the second phase, fully focus on the Draconic Illusion and secure your footing during battle.
To survive the fall to Azureblades room, use things like Slowfall, Levitate, immunities, leaps, or any of the parasol toys. Worst case, anyone who cannot survive the fall to the platform can be resurrected.
Here's a summary of the loot you can expect from defeating Azureblade:
- Cloak of Lost Devotion
- Horizon Splitter
- Tome of Unstable Power
- Twenty-Two-League Striders
- Tz'onna, Fear-Striker
Telash Greywing
Telash Greywing is a challenging boss fight in Azure Vault Dungeon. He has an extra "intermission" phase called Absolute Zero that kicks in when he reaches 100 Energy, making the fight even more difficult.
To survive the Absolute Zero cast, you must remain under the Vault Rune until the end of the phase. Failure to do so will almost certainly result in death.
Telash Greywing starts the fight with 60 Energy and restarts at 0 after each Absolute Zero intermission. It takes him about 50 seconds to enter his intermission if he starts at 0.
Frost Bomb is a regular attack that Telash Greywing casts on everyone in your party, followed by Frozen Ground when it expires. To avoid additional damage, make sure you don't overlap each other and spread out evenly.
Frozen Ground also requires you to place the bombs close to each other for better space management. This is crucial due to the damage it causes.
Icy Devastator is another attack that Telash Greywing casts on a random member of your party throughout the fight. You can use defenses or immunities to negate this attack.
Abilities that reset combat, such as Night Elf Shadowmeld racial, Rogue's Vanish, Hunter's Feign Death, and Mage's Invisibility, can completely negate this boss mechanic. Be wary of the Absolute Zero cast and the positioning of your team.
Telash Greywing drops some great loot, including:
- Cloth Hands - Azureblade's Work Gloves
- Neck - Custodian's Medallion of Delusion
- Staff - Golden-Winged Rod
- Plate Waist - Illusion Breaker's Waistguard
- Leather Wrist - Mirage Bindings
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Azure vault in wow?
The Azure Vault is located in the Azure Span at 38.89 64.76. It's a Mythic+ dungeon in Dragonflight Season 1.
How do I access my Azure vault?
To access your Azure vault, you'll need an Azure subscription, which you can create for free if you don't already have one. Once subscribed, you can access your vault through the Azure portal, Azure CLI, or Azure PowerShell.
What is the lore of the Azure vault?
The Azure Vault was created by Malygos to store magical artifacts, but it has since fallen into disrepair and is vulnerable to attacks. This ancient repository holds secrets and treasures waiting to be uncovered.
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