Nathanos Blightcaller (tactics)

Nathanos Blightcaller, alongside his pets Blight-Howl and Plaguefang, is a world boss encounter located at the Marris Stead in the Eastern Plaguelands during Death Rising. He is initially surrounded by Argent Paladins and Argent Priests.

He respawns every 90 seconds.

• Nathanos

• Blight-Howl and Plaguefang

Nathanos will need some healers, and lots of DPS, but not any tanks. Spread out. Nathanos is planted on a small hill and will not move, but must have targets in line of sight. Don't attempt the encounter from the roof of his house or inside it!

Blight-Howl and Plaguefang each have a fixate, so they cannot be tanked normally. Try to split off a little DPS to take them out, but Nathanos will constantly raise them with Dark Revival.

Run away from other players if targeted with the Plague-Tipped Arrows to not drop the green gas cloud in melee that lasts for thirty seconds.

Get out of the orange Rain of Arrows on the ground, which lasts for ten seconds.

Don't stand in line with the targeted player of Shadowburn Shot. The targeted player can sidestep out of the way, as Nathanos will not turn to follow.

The encounter is one phase from 100% to 10%, at which point a cutscene plays and Nathanos dies a few seconds later.

• Spawn/Intro
• yell
• yell
• yell

• Aggro
• yell

• Casting Shadowburn shot, occasionally one of:
• say
• say

• Raising Blight-Howl and/or Plaguefang:
• yell
• yell

• At 75%, one of:
• yell
• yell
• yell

• At 50%, one of:
• yell
• yell
• yell

• At 25%, one of:
• yell
• yell
• yell

• At 10%:
• yell
• A cinematic plays, "For Teldrassil":

Nathanos laughs as he fires several arrows at his foes, his Darkhounds leaping into the fray.

Nathanos Blightcaller: bossemote

''A change in the air makes Nathanos stop. Looking to the sky, the sun is suddenly eclipsed. A familiar white owl is circling overhead. Nathanos lowers his gaze as a thick fog falls upon the Marris Stead. An arrow flies through the fog and slams into Nathanos' shoulder, sending him flying back and pinning him against the wall of his home. Nathanos hisses in pain, then chuckles darkly. He spots Tyrande Whisperwind walking through the fog, her twin blades at the ready.''

Nathanos Blightcaller: bossemote

''Nathanos snaps off the end of the arrow pinning him to his house, then pulls himself forward with a grunt. As he staggers, Plaguefang and Blight-Howl charge from the fog behind Tyrande. With no apparent effort, Tyrande vaporizes them both with a blast of Moonfire. As she gets close, Nathanos narrows his eyes, reaches down and picks up his twin handaxes. After a moment of locked gazes, Nathanos charges. Despite his skill, Tyrande blocks his attacks easily, and quickly overwhelms him before delivering a vicious slice across his midsection. Nathanos falls to his knees, but Tyrande holds her blade against his throat. Dori'thur flies over and lands on a nearby fencepost. Nathanos gasps, but still finds the energy to chuckle.''

Nathanos Blightcaller: bossemote

Tyrande presses the blade further against his throat.

Tyrande Whisperwind: bossemote

Nathanos Blightcaller: bossemote

Tyrande pushes her blade into his neck again, enunciating every word with a growl.

Tyrande Whisperwind: bossemote

Nathanos Blightcaller: bossemote

''With a scowl, looking away from Nathanos, Tyrande thrusts the blade. Nathanos gives a single gasp before going limp and slumping to the ground. Dori'thur gazes at the display for a few moments before taking flight. Tyrande gives the corpse of Nathanos Blightcaller one last, bitter look before walking into the fog.''

Tyrande Whisperwind: bossemote

• Nathanos Blightcaller (quest)
• The Banshee's Champion

• Players who are not on the quest The Banshee's Champion will see Nathanos stop attacking at 10%, then die a few seconds later.