Black Temple Guide
Boss strategies, attunement, Tier 6, loot and progression planning for all 9 encounters.
At a glance
9 bosses · Phase 3
Black Temple is the nine-boss Phase 3 raid in Shadowmoon Valley, ending with Illidan Stormrage. Complete the Akama/Medallion of Karabor attunement chain before entry.
9Bosses
25Players
T6Tier gear
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Progression
Boss order & strategy guides
| # | Boss | Main progression focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Warlord Naj'entus | Healing and raid coordination |
| 2 | Supremus | Movement and threat control |
| 3 | Shade of Akama | Add control and efficient DPS |
| 4 | Teron Gorefiend | Personal responsibility |
| 5 | Gurtogg Bloodboil | Healing, threat and Bloodboil groups |
| 6 | Reliquary of Souls | Three-phase resource management |
| 7 | Mother Shahraz | Shadow Resistance and Fatal Attraction |
| 8 | The Illidari Council | Multi-target coordination |
| 9 | Illidan Stormrage | Multi-phase final encounter |
Tier 6
Tier 6 drops in Black Temple
Shoulders — Mother Shahraz · Legs — Illidari Council · Chest — Illidan Stormrage.
Token groups are Conqueror (Paladin, Priest, Warlock), Protector (Warrior, Hunter, Shaman), and Vanquisher (Rogue, Mage, Druid).
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Connect raid loot to your BiS
Use the Phase 3 spec pages to see which drops are true best-in-slot, which are contested, and which alternatives are worth taking while progression continues.
Browse Phase 3 BiS