Vault of the Incarnates Raid Guide: Entrance, Rewards, Bosses

Vault of the Incarnates is the first raid in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. It came out on December 12, 2023, and is still a great place to get cool items like transmogs, mounts, and collectibles. The raid is located in eastern Thaldraszus and has eight bosses, including Raszageth. Each boss drops unique armor, weapons, and achievements.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

• Vault of the Incarnates location
• Bosses and their rewards
• Available mounts, weapons, and transmogs
• Achievements you can earn
• Can you solo Vault of the Incarnates?

Whether you’re after farming cosmetics or want to try soloing, this guide will help you get the most out of Vault of the Incarnates in WoW Retail.

Vault of the Incarnates Entrance and Subregions

Vault of the Incarnates is found in the eastern region of Thaldraszus in Dragonflight. To get there, fly to Thaldraszus and use the flight path to the raid entrance, located at coordinates 73.14, 55.60, close to a flight point.

When you arrive, go to the large fortress and walk through the main gates. Inside, you’ll explore different zones as you battle your way to the last boss, Raszageth.

Here are the key areas inside Vault of the Incarnates:

• The Primal Bulwark,
• The Elemental Conclave,
• Galewind Crag,
• The Vault Approach,
• Iceskitter Hollow,
• The Clutchwarren,
• The Primal Convergence,
• Vault of the Incarnates.

Each zone has its own challenges and bosses, which we’ll summarize next.

Vault of the Incarnates Bosses Overview

Vault of the Incarnates is a primal-focused raid in World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. Players take on Raszageth and her army in Thaldraszus. The raid features eight bosses, each connected to elemental themes. You’ll start with Eranog, a fierce commander, and end with Raszageth, who controls storms and lightning. The fights vary from teamwork-heavy battles like The Primal Council to high-damage challenges against Terros, a massive earth elemental. The final fight with Raszageth is a fast-paced clash where players must survive her storm powers and stop her ritual to prevent disaster for Azeroth.

Next, we’ll break down the boss fights and the loot they drop.

Can You Solo Vault of the Incarnates in The War Within?

Farming Vault of the Incarnates solo in The War Within is a solid way to collect transmog gear, mounts, pets, and achievements. While older raids are simpler to solo thanks to better gear and scaling, some bosses in Vault of the Incarnates have tricky mechanics that can make things tough. This guide breaks down how to solo each boss, including the best classes to use, key strategies, and when to pop Bloodlust or Thunderous Drums for an edge.

Eranog

Eranog is the first boss in Vault of the Incarnates, featuring a repeating Phase 1 and Intermission every 90 seconds. In Phase 1, tanks must manage Burning Wound stacks, while the raid handles Flamerift and Molten Spikes. During Intermission, focus on killing a Primal Flame to create a safe gap in the Army of Flame. Use Bloodlust/Drums during Intermission or the final burn phase for optimal damage. Heroic is mechanically identical but with higher damage and health.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Classes with strong mitigation and self-healing (e.g., Blood DK, Protection Paladin).
• Healers: Classes with strong raid-wide healing and dispels (e.g., Holy Priest, Restoration Shaman).
• DPS: Classes with strong cleave/AOE damage (e.g., Havoc DH, Frost DK, Fire Mage).

Tips:

• Positioning:
  • Tank Eranog halfway between the center and edge of the platform.
  • Move the boss counter-clockwise after each Flamerift cast.
  • Keep the raid loosely spread to avoid Molten Cleave and Lava Flow damage.
• Intermission:
  • Focus on killing a marked Primal Flame to create a gap in the Army of Flame.
  • Avoid fire chains connecting Primal Flames.
• Debuff Management:
  • Use Mass Dispel (Priest) to clear Incinerating Roar debuffs from melee.
  • Tanks should taunt swap at 4-8 stacks of Burning Wound (adjust based on gear level).

Strategy:

• Phase 1:
  • Handle Flamerift by stacking debuffed players behind the raid.
  • Avoid Molten Spikes and kite Flamescale Taraseks through the boss for cleave damage.
  • Spread out to minimize Molten Cleave hits.
• Intermission:
  • Focus on killing a single Primal Flame to create a safe path.
  • Healers should prioritize raid-wide healing during Pulsing Flames.
• Heroic Difficulty: Mechanically identical to Normal, but with increased damage and health pools.

Bloodlust/Drums: during the Intermission to quickly kill Primal Flames and create a safe gap.

Eranog loot table:

Terros

Terros is the second boss in Vault of the Incarnates, a stationary encounter with mechanics like Rock Blast (requires raid soaking), Awakened Earth (pillars to destroy), and Resonating Annihilation (limits room space over time). The raid must move clockwise/counterclockwise after each Resonating Annihilation cast to avoid being cut off. Use Bloodlust/Drums early or during the final phase for maximum damage. Heroic adds Fractured Rubble, further restricting space, but the core strategy remains the same.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Classes with strong mitigation and mobility (e.g., Protection Paladin, Guardian Druid).
• Healers: Classes with strong AoE healing and cooldowns (e.g., Restoration Shaman, Holy Priest).
• DPS: Classes with strong Burst damage and mobility (e.g., Havoc Demon Hunter, Fire Mage).

Tips:

• Positioning:
  • Stay stacked as a raid to make soaking Rock Blast easier.
  • Move clockwise or counterclockwise after each Resonating Annihilation cast.
  • Avoid moving into a new quadrant too early, as it can cause Terros to skip a quadrant.
• Rock Blast:
  • At least half the raid should help soak the damage.
  • Players targeted by Awakened Earth should still help soak but avoid cleaving others.
• Awakened Earth:
  • Group pillars together for efficient destruction with Concussive Slam.
  • Use healing cooldowns when pillars are shattered.
• Resonating Annihilation:
  • Use movement abilities (e.g., Demonic Gateway, Stampeding Roar) to avoid the cast.
  • Ensure the raid moves to the next quadrant immediately after the cast.

Strategy:

• Tanks:
  • Always stay in melee range to prevent Tectonic Barrage.
  • Use Concussive Slam to destroy Awakened Earth pillars.
• Healers:
  • Focus on healing through Rock Blast and Awakened Earth shatter damage.
  • Use cooldowns during high-damage phases.
• DPS:
  • Prioritize destroying Awakened Earth pillars.
  • Maximize damage output while managing movement.

Bloodlust/Drums: On pull.

Terros loot table:

The Primal Council

The Primal Council in Vault of the Incarnates is a four-boss encounter where each boss represents an element (Earth, Fire, Ice, Electricity). Key mechanics involve using boss abilities to counter each other, such as clearing Conductive Mark with Earthen Pillars or dousing Scorched Ground with Primal Blizzard. Tanks must stack bosses for cleave damage, while the raid spreads to handle mechanics like Meteor Axes and Primal Blizzard. Use Bloodlust/Drums at the start or during the final phase when bosses begin dying and Convocation ramps up damage.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Two tanks are required. One tank should handle Opalfang (Earth) and Embar Firepath (Fire), while the other takes Kadros Icewrath (Ice) and Dathea Stormlash (Electricity).
• DPS: Classes with strong cleave/AoE damage are ideal due to the need to damage multiple bosses simultaneously.
• Healers: Healers must manage high raid-wide damage, especially during overlapping mechanics like Meteor Axes and Primal Blizzard.

Tips:

• Positioning:
  • Keep the bosses stacked for cleave damage.
  • Spread the raid loosely to avoid overlapping mechanics.
• Boss Ability Interactions:
  • Use Earthen Pillars (Earth) to clear Conductive Mark (Electricity).
  • Destroy Earthen Pillars with Meteor Axes (Fire) to create Scorched Ground.
  • Clear Scorched Ground by standing in Primal Blizzard (Ice).
• Heroic Changes:
  • Meteor Axes cannot overlap, increasing damage taken.
  • Earthen Pillars pulse damage, requiring quick destruction.

Strategy:

• Encounter Cadence:
  • Follow the ability rotation: Earthen Pillar > Conductive Mark > Meteor Axes > Primal Blizzard.
  • Adjust positioning dynamically based on mechanics.
• Tanking:
  • Tanks must face Embar Firepath consistently to avoid Slashing Blaze.
  • Perform taunt swaps on Opalfang and Embar Firepath after Crush casts.
• DPS Focus:
  • Keep boss health even to avoid triggering Convocation (ramping damage when one boss dies).
• Healing:
  • Prioritize healing during high-damage phases like Meteor Axes and Primal Blizzard.

Bloodlust/Drums: On pull.

The Primal Council loot table:

Sennarth, the Cold Breath

Sennarth, the Cold Breath is the 4th boss in Vault of the Incarnates, focusing on surviving her ledge-pulling and web-encasing mechanics while ascending platforms. Key mechanics include spreading for Chilling Blast, using Sticky Webbing to counter Gossamer Burst, and managing adds like the Frostbreath Arachnid. In Phase 2, interrupt Apex of Ice, drop Glacial Plumes at the edges, and use Caustic Spiderlings to free webbed players.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Classes with strong mobility and survivability (e.g., Protection Paladin, Guardian Druid).
• Healers: Classes with strong AoE healing and dispels (e.g., Restoration Druid, Holy Priest).
• DPS: Ranged DPS are preferred due to mechanics like Chilling Blast and Gossamer Burst, but melee DPS can also perform well with proper positioning.

Tips:

• Positioning:
  • Spread out to avoid cleaving Chilling Blast.
  • Use Sticky Webbing puddles to negate Gossamer Burst pull.
  • Stand near the rock at the top of each ramp to avoid being pulled off.
• Add Management:
  • Keep the Frostbreath Arachnid (add) on the right side of the boss, facing away from the raid.
• Phase Transition:
  • Be prepared for overlapping mechanics (Chilling Blast + Gossamer Burst) when Sennarth moves to a new platform.
• Heroic Difficulty:
  • Wrapped in Webs stuns players for 30 seconds instead of slowing them. Ensure Caustic Spiderlings are killed on top of webbed players to free them.

Strategy:

• Phase 1: Platform Ascension
  • Chilling Blast: Spread out to avoid cleaving.
  • Gossamer Burst: Use Sticky Webbing or the rock at the top of the ramp to avoid being pulled off.
  • Enveloping Webs: Drop puddles strategically to counter Gossamer Burst.
  • Move left as Icy Ground covers more area.
  • Use movement abilities to navigate icy ramps safely.
• Phase 2: Final Platform
  • Apex of Ice: Interrupt Sennarth once the raid is on the final platform.
  • Glacial Plume: Drop debuffs near the edges to create a safe lane in the center.
  • Suffocating Webs: Targeted players should stand near the tank to avoid being knocked off.
  • Caustic Spiderlings: Use them to free webbed players.

Bloodlust/Drums: at the start of Phase 2 (final platform).

Sennarth loot table:

Dathea, Ascended

Dathea, the fifth boss in Vault of the Incarnates, is a master of storms, utilizing winds, tornadoes, and knockbacks. This boss drops Tier Set tokens for hands and the Eye of the Vengeful Hurricane. The fight involves managing Conductive Mark spread damage, avoiding Raging Tempests, and handling Cyclone knockbacks, with specific strategies for Heroic difficulty, such as splitting the raid to deal with Thunder Callers on a separate platform.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Demon Hunters and Warriors excel due to mobility for handling Zephyr Slam knockbacks.
• Healers: Classes with strong AoE healing (e.g., Restoration Druid, Holy Priest) to manage Conductive Mark spread damage.
• DPS: Ranged DPS preferred for easier positioning; melee must be cautious of Raging Tempests and Cyclone.

Tips:

1. Spread Positioning: Stay loosely spread to avoid chaining Conductive Mark.
2. Raging Tempests: Watch for their paths and avoid standing in their way to prevent knockbacks.
3. Cyclone: Stay out of melee range during this ability to avoid being knocked into the air.
4. Volatile Infusers: Kill one quickly, position near it for Blowback, then repeat for the second.
5. Heroic Difficulty: Split the raid to handle Thunder Callers on a separate platform.

Strategy:

• Phase 1 (First 80 Seconds):
  • Spread out to avoid Conductive Mark chains.
  • Dodge Raging Tempests and manage Cyclone knockbacks.
• Phase 2 (Volatile Infusers):
  • Tank and interrupt Diverted Essence.
  • Kill one Infuser, use Blowback to reposition, then kill the second.
• Heroic Changes:
  • Split raid to handle Thunder Callers on a side platform.
  • Use Blowback to move between platforms.

Bloodlust/Drums: during the Volatile Infuser phase.

Dathea loot table:

Kurog Grimtotem

Kurog Grimtotem is a boss encounter in the Vault of the Incarnates raid in World of Warcraft. This fight is unique because the boss’s abilities change depending on which part of the encounter area he is in. The room is split into five sections, with the outside four sections being split equally into Flame, Frost, Earth, and Storm. The center section is an elemental convergence where the boss will jump to during the intermission, but he cannot be tanked in the center during the regular phases due to quickly ramping raid damage.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Classes with strong mitigation and mobility to handle tank busters like Sundering Strike.
• Healers: Classes with strong AoE healing and cooldowns to manage raid-wide damage from elemental mechanics.
• DPS: Classes with high Burst damage for add phases and consistent DPS for boss damage. Ranged DPS are particularly useful for handling spread mechanics like Lightning Crash.

Tips:

• Positioning:
  • Tanks should position the boss near walls to minimize knockback from Sundering Strike.
  • Ranged and melee should adjust positioning based on the active altar (e.g., stack for Frost, spread for Storm).
• Elemental Dominance:
  • Rotate through altars to manage Dominance stacks and minimize raid damage.
  • Ideal rotation: Frost → Flame → Storm → Earth → Flame (final phase).
• Intermissions:
  • Focus priority adds: Frozen Destroyer (Intermission 1) and Thundering Ravager (Intermission 2).
  • Use raid cooldowns during high-damage phases like Freezing Tempest and Lethal Current.

Strategy:

Phase 1:

• Start at Altar of Frost:
  • Stack ranged for Absolute Zero soaks.
  • Move to Altar of Flame at ~19 stacks.
• Altar of Flame:
  • Handle Magma Burst (avoid pools) and Searing Carnage (marked players move right, others left).
• Move to Altar of Storm at ~14 stacks:
  • Spread for Lightning Crash and Shocking Burst.
• Move to Altar of Earth:
  • Dodge Erupting Bedrock (melee step out, then back in).
  • Loosely spread to avoid Seismic Rupture.

Intermissions:

• Intermission 1:
  • Kill Frozen Destroyer first to stop Freezing Tempest.
  • Stack raid near the add to mitigate damage.
• Intermission 2:
  • Kill Thundering Ravager first to reduce raid damage.
  • Tanks swap on Tectonic Crusher for Breaking Gravel.
  • Players with Ground Shatter move to edges.

Phase 3:

• Return to Altar of Flame (lowest damage altar).
• Repeat mechanics from Phase 1.

Bloodlust/Drums: during Phase 3 (final phase).

Kurog loot table:

Broodkeeper Diurna

Broodkeeper Diurna is the 7th boss in Vault of the Incarnates, focusing on egg destruction and add management. In Phase 1, use Greatstaff’s Wrath to shatter eggs and keep adds away from the boss to avoid buffs. In Phase 2, tank the boss in the center, shatter remaining eggs, and handle increased damage from Empowered Greatstaff’s Wrath. Use Bloodlust/Drums in Phase 2 for maximum DPS, especially on Heroic and Mythic difficulty where mechanics and damage are intensified.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Classes with strong survivability and mobility to handle tank swaps and add management.
• Healers: Classes with strong AoE healing and dispels (e.g., Restoration Druid, Holy Priest).
• DPS: Classes with strong AoE and cleave damage (e.g., Frost Mage, Havoc Demon Hunter, Unholy Death Knight).
• Utility: Classes with interrupts, dispels, and mobility are highly valuable.

Tips:

• Egg Management:
  • Use Greatstaff’s Wrath to shatter eggs before they hatch.
  • Aim to destroy 2 eggs per staff activation to avoid overwhelming your raid.
• Add Control:
  • Keep adds more than 50 yards away from the boss to prevent them from being buffed by Broodkeeper’s Bond.
  • Prioritize adds like Juvenile Frost Proto-Dragons and Dragonspawn Flamebenders due to their high damage output.
• Positioning:
  • Rotate around the room in Phase 1 to destroy eggs efficiently.
  • In Phase 2, tank the boss in the center and spread loosely to handle Wildfire and Empowered Greatstaff’s Wrath.
• Heroic Difficulty:
  • Shatter eggs in sets of 2 to avoid lethal damage from Clutchwatcher’s Rage.
  • Watch for new add abilities like Burrowing Strike and Cauterizing Flashflames.

Strategy:

• Phase 1:
  • Boss Positioning: Move the boss along a predetermined path to avoid overlapping with adds.
  • Egg Destruction: Use Greatstaff’s Wrath to shatter eggs marked by Rapid Incubation.
  • Add Management: Assign a tank, healers, and DPS to handle adds. Keep adds away from the boss to avoid Broodkeeper’s Bond.
  • Key Mechanics:
  • Icy Shroud: Use dispels or healing cooldowns to mitigate damage.
  • Wildfire: Spread out to avoid cleaving nearby players.
• Phase 2:
  • Boss Positioning: Tank the boss in the center of the room.
  • Eggs: Ensure all eggs are shattered before focusing on the boss.
  • Empowered Greatstaff’s Wrath: Random players will be targeted by beams; spread out to minimize damage.
  • Damage Increase: The boss gains a stacking 15% damage increase every 30 seconds, so burn her down quickly.

Bloodlust/Drums: at the start of Phase 2.

Broodkeeper Diurna loot table:

Raszageth the Storm-Eater

Raszageth the Storm-Eater is the final boss of Vault of the Incarnates, featuring three phases and two intermissions with storm-themed mechanics like Static Charge, Hurricane Wing, and Stormsurge. Key strategies include proper positioning, handling adds during intermissions, and managing debuffs like Fulminating Charge and Volatile Current. Use Bloodlust/Drums in Phase 1 or Phase 3 for maximum DPS, and adapt to Heroic changes like Magnetic Charge and Surging Blast. Coordination, precise movement, and efficient add management are crucial for success.

Preferred Classes:

• Tanks: Classes with strong mitigation for Electrified Jaws and Thunderous Blast (e.g., Protection Paladin, Guardian Druid).
• Healers: Classes with strong raid-wide healing and dispels (e.g., Restoration Druid, Holy Priest).
• DPS: Classes with strong AoE for adds (e.g., Demonology Warlock, Frost Mage) and high single-target damage for the boss (e.g., Assassination Rogue, Fire Mage).

Tips:

• Phase 1:
  • Spread out for Volatile Current to avoid cleaving damage.
  • Drop Static Charge pools behind the raid to mitigate Hurricane Wing pushback.
  • Interrupt or CC Volatile Sparks to prevent their Burst ability.
• Intermission 1:
  • Split the raid to handle Surging Ruiners and their adds.
  • Break Surge shields carefully to avoid raid-wide damage from Overload.
  • Kill adds quickly to avoid being overwhelmed.
• Phase 2:
  • Manage Fulminating Charge by running away from other players.
  • Break Stormsurge shields quickly by grouping with players of the same charge (Positive/Negative).
  • Avoid standing near players with the opposite charge to prevent Scattered Charge damage.
• Intermission 2:
  • Focus on killing Seeking Stormlings before they reach the Colossal Stormfiend.
  • Use CC on Seeking Stormlings before they become immune at 100 energy.
• Phase 3:
  • Avoid the Raging Storm at the edges of the platform.
  • Mitigate Thunderous Blast damage as much as possible to reduce raid-wide damage.
  • Use defensive cooldowns and externals on tanks during Thunderous Blast.

Strategy:

• Phase 1: Focus on positioning for Static Charge and Hurricane Wing. Handle Volatile Current and Volatile Sparks efficiently.
• Intermission 1: Split the raid, prioritize killing Surging Ruiners, and manage adds.
• Phase 2: Manage Stormsurge by grouping with players of the same charge. Handle Fulminating Charge by spreading out.
• Intermission 2: Kill Seeking Stormlings quickly and avoid letting them buff the Colossal Stormfiend.
• Phase 3: Burn the boss while avoiding the Raging Storm. Use defensive cooldowns for Thunderous Blast.

Bloodlust/Drums:

• Phase 1: Use Bloodlust/Drums at the start to maximize DPS and push the boss to 65% quickly.
• Phase 3: Save Bloodlust/Drums for the final phase if your group struggles with the enrage timer or needs extra damage to finish the boss before the Raging Storm overwhelms the platform.

Raszageth loot table:

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