WoW Classic: ZG Quick Guide

Zul’Gurub, often referred to as ZG, is a 20-man raid located in Stranglethorn Vale. As it’s been 15 years since this raid originally launched in World of Warcraft patch 1.7 – this quick guide should serve as an easy reference when jumping into a pug or trying to brush up on the encounter mechanics at a glance. If you’re looking for more detailed information, check out Wowhead’s guide!


High Priestess Jeklik

  • Ranged stay back, melee behind boss.
  • One Ranged stay mid range to bait charge.
  • Dispel Shadow Word: Pain.
  • Interrupt Greater Heal and Mind Flay.
  • Don’t stand in bad.

High Priest Venoxis

  • Melee kill adds, Ranged attack boss.
  • Melee don’t stand near boss.
  • At 50%, Tank kite boss to avoid pools.

High Priestess Mar’li

  • Kill adds immediately.
  • Dispel poisons.
  • Interrupt Drain.
  • Off-Tank stack with Ranged and taunt boss after root.

Bloodlord Mandokir

  • Off-Tank grab raptor.
  • Ranged stay max distance from boss.
  • One ranged stand between melee and ranged to bait charge.
  • If you get Threatening Gaze, don’t move or do anything at all.
  • Good luck on mount.

Edge of Madness

  • Wushoolay
    • Spread out.
    • Avoid lightning.
  • Hazza’rah
    • Ranged stay max distance.
    • Mana burn the boss.
    • Kill adds.
  • Gri’lek
    • If targeted, run away.
    • Dispel root.
    • Don’t stand in bad.
  • Renataki
    • When boss vanishes, AOE to reveal.

High Priest Thekal

  • Spread out adds.
  • Kill Tigers first.
  • Kill remaining adds at same time.
  • AOE adds with boss (or CC if low DPS).
  • Good luck on mount.

High Priestess Arlokk

  • Run away from Whirlwind.
  • If marked, stack with melee.

Jin’do the Hexxer

  • Kill totems immediately.
  • If teleported to pool, run back immediately.
    • Ranged AOE down adds that spawn.
  • If you have Delusions debuff, kill shade adds.
    • Dispel after adds are dead.

Hakkar

  • Before Blood Siphon, drag up an add from platform below and kill it.
    • Stand in the pool the add drops to get a debuff before Blood Siphon goes off.

Gahz’ranka

  • Tank and spank.

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