Hellfire Citadel Raid Overview

[Spooch]

This will be updated as new infomation, videos etc. is released.
Hellfire Citadel
Release date
Normal and heroic - unknown
Mythic - unknown
(rumour from The Internet: June 23rd)

Location
Tanaan Jungle

Raid design
The raid has four wings and an end boss zone: Hellbreach, Halls of Blood, Bastion of Shadows, Destructor's Rise and The Black Gate. I don't know if you have to do them in order or if you can choose which wing to go for first, but based on the different loot item levels, it is probably a good idea to do them in order.

Boss fights

Hellbreach
*Hellfire Assault
*Iron Reaver
*Kormrok

Halls of Blood
*Hellfire High Council
*Kilrogg Deadeye
*Gorefiend

Bastion of Shadows
*Shadow-Lord Iskar
*Socrethar the Eternal
*Tyrant Velhari

Destructor's Rise
*Fel Lord Zakuun
*Xhul'horac
*Mannoroth

The Black Gate
*Archimonde

Loot item level	Normal	Heroic	Mythic
Hellfire Assault, Iron Reaver, Kormrok, Hellfire High Council	ilvl 690	ilvl 705	ilvl 720
Kilrogg Deadeye, Gorefiend, Shadow-Lord Iskar, Socrethar	ilvl 695	ilvl 710	ilvl 725
Tyrant Velhari, Fel Lord Zakuun, Xhul'horac, Mannoroth	ilvl 700	ilvl 715	ilvl 730
Archimonde	ilvl 705	ilvl 720	ilvl 735
All Tier 18 set items	ilvl 695	ilvl 710	ilvl 725

Hellbreach

Hellfire Assault

With the aid of the mercenary Blackfuse company, the Iron Horde constructed devastating siege machinery in the shadow of Hellfire Citadel, to be used in the eventual assault upon Azeroth's capitals. With the tanks now retrofitted to use Fel energy, Siegemaster Mar'tak awaits Gul'dan's command to begin the assault.

Players attempt to turn the massive Hellfire Cannons in the Citadel's courtyard against the mighty gate of the Citadel, while fending off Siegemaster Mar'tak and her militarized force.
Throughout the encounter, waves of enemies rush at the players, periodically accompanied by huge siege weapons that seek to destroy the Cannons and the players defending them. Destroying these siege weapons allows players to salvage Felfire Munitions, which may be brought to the Hellfire Cannon, allowing it to continuously fire Hellfire Rounds at the Reinforced Hellfire Door.
Once players successfully breach the Reinforced Hellfire Door, Siegemaster Mar'tak's forces retreat into the Citadel.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Wowhead guide
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Hellfire Assault - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Heroic Hellfire Assault | PTR 6.2 | Disc Priest PoV

Hellfire Assault - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Iron Reaver

The schematics for the Iron Reaver were found in the workshop of Blackfuse himself after the fall of Orgrimmar, drawing inspiration from the mighty constructs of the Legion and designed to be the nefarious goblin's masterwork. The project was completed after his death, and represents the pinnacle of the Iron Horde's military might.

Before reaching full power, the Iron Reaver fights enemies on the ground, leveraging her size and technological superiority against opponents. Upon reaching full power, the Iron Reaver takes to the skies and decreasing all damage taken by 95% and gaining a new arsenal of devastating abilities.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Wowhead guide
Icy Veins guide
PTR Videos:
Iron Reaver Heroic - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Kormrok

As ancient as Draenor itself, Kormrok once ruled Gorgrond, the creatures of the land slinking away from the giant magnaron's destructive fury. But then the Iron Horde came, trapping the behemoth and attempting to break his will. They were entirely unsuccessful... that is, until the rise of Gul'dan, and the fel power that Kormrok could not resist.

Kormrok periodically jumps to the nearest pool of energy, with each pool empowering one of its abilities for a short duration.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Wowhead guide
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Kormrok - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Mythic Kormrok | Green Pool | PTR 6.2
Kormrok Heroic - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Halls of Blood
​Hellfire High Council

Thousands of Iron Horde orcs accepted the blood of Mannoroth, but none grew as powerful as the three that stand before you. Dia Darkwhisper, champion of Void magic and an outcast of the Shadowmoon, rose quickly to power - the left hand of Gul'dan. Gurtogg, with his insatiable hunger for blood, emerged the victor in hundreds of trials by combat. He was bested only once, in a draw, by Blademaster Jubei'thos. Tainted with fel sickness, they serve Gul'dan as both Highguard and Council of War.

Each member of the council has a special attack that they will only use below 30% health. These effects will persist until the end of the encounter.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Hellfire High Council - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Heroic Hellfire High Council | PTR 6.2 | Full Fight
Hellfire High Council - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Kilrogg Deadeye

Kilrogg Deadeye, Warlord of the Bleeding Hollow, seized control of his clan after performing a ritual to learn of his death. With this knowledge, he led his clan fearlessly on countless campaigns, marching toward the glorious end he desires. Now, with demon blood coursing through his veins, Kilrogg awaits you in Hellfire Citadel, awaiting the moment of his death, or yours.

Kilrogg's Visions of Death transports players to the moment of their doom. The more demons a player kills during this phase, the greater stacks of Undying Resolve they receive. Failure to send anyone to this phase results in raid damage.
As the fight progresses, Kilrogg calls for his clansmen to drink the fel blood within the chamber. If these Salivating Bloodthirsters reach the blood, they transform into Hulking Terrors.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Kilrogg Deadeye Heroic - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS
Herioc Kilrogg Deadeye | 6.2 PTR | Quick Ass Guide


Gorefiend

Falling into the heart of the mausoleum Auchindoun, Teron'gor gorged upon hundreds of draenei souls, becoming a bloated abomination in the process. More than just an orc now, Teron'gor gave up his old name and has taken a new one: Gorefiend. Gul'dan has now called Gorefiend back to Hellfire Citadel. Allowing Gorefiend to feast upon the souls of those orcs who were not strong enough to survive their fel transformations. Even now more orcs are sacrificed to power Gorefiend's magic, but to what end?

When fighting Gorefiend, players who normally would die instead have their spirit devoured by Gorefiend. When consumed, players enter Gorefiend's stomach, which is full of hostile Trapped Souls.
Over the course of the encounter, these Souls activate and attempt to escape into the outside world. Players inside Gorefiend can damage or defeat these Souls before they can escape.
Each Soul that is released or slain reduces Gorefiend's energy. When Gorefiend reaches zero energy he begins a Feast of Souls, which recharges him to begin his assault anew.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Gorefiend Heroic - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS
Gorefiend - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Heroic Gorefiend | 6.2 PTR | Quick Ass Guide

Bastion of Shadows
Shadow-Lord Iskar

After Iskar's efforts to resurrect Terokk and return to power ended in frustration, he was approached by Gul'dan with an offer and a promise to break the ancient curse of Sethe. No longer flightless, elevated from the shadows yet still a master of illusion and deception, Iskar's hour of vengeance is at hand.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide
PTR Videos:
Shadow-Lord Iskar - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Shadow-lord Iskar - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Socrethat the Eternal

The greatest warriors of the draenei have their souls imbued into gleaming constructs, serving as eternal Vigilants in defense of their people. Originally a member of the Council of Exarchs before his descent into darkness, Socrethar has perverted this holiest of rituals, and used a warped fel construct to preserve his soul after his defeat in Talador.

Socrethar begins the encounter occupying the Soulbound Construct.
When players deplete the Soulbound Construct's health, Socrethar's spirit will be ejected from the construct, and a player can take control of it. The Sargerei will stream into the encounter, and together with Socrethar will attempt to regain control of the Construct. When the Construct's health is depleted when controlled by a player, they are ejected and Socrethar regains control, beginning the cycle again.
The encounter is completed when Socrethar's soul is defeated.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Socrethar the Eternal Heroic PTR 6.2 - Fire Mage POVTyrant Velhari

When Gul'dan brought his gift to the Sargerei, Velhari had already made her ambitions clear and risen through the ranks with brutal ferocity. Known to her enemies as the Tyrant, Velhari was one of the first to accept the fel touch, further enhancing her combat prowess. Velhari now bears a mockery of the holy symbol of the Naaru, signifying her conviction to the new order.

Tyrant Velhari begins the fight with Aura of Oppression. When she loses 10% of her health, Velhari calls forth an Ancient Enforcer to assist her in combat.
At 70% health, Velhari switches her active aura to Aura of Contempt. When she loses 10% of her health, Velhari calls forth an Ancient Harbinger to restore her health.
At 40% health, Velhari once more switches her active aura to Aura of Malice. When she loses 10% of her health, Velhari calls forth an Ancient Sovereign to bolster her defenses.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Tyrant Velhari - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Heroic Tyrant Velhari | PTR 6.2 Raid Testing | Disc Priest PoV
Tyrant Velhari - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Destructor's Rise
Fel Lord Zakuun

Speculated by some scholars of the Legion to be an evolved version of the common felguard, Fel Lords serve as enforcers in the direct service of Archimonde. Their cruelty is matched only by their brute force. Zakuun was set to a task that called upon both of these traits in equal measure: breaking the iron will of a stubborn and defiant orc chieftain of the Warsong Clan....

Zakuun alternates between attacking with his axe, and flinging it to the ground to strike with his fists, modifying his abilities in the process. Throughout the encounter, Zakuun attempts to form Fel Crystals, though players may prevent this process by absorbing the energy themselves. In either case, some of Zakuun's abilities will trigger a massive explosion if they strike either a Crystal or a player with absorbed Latent Energy.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide
PTR Videos:
Fel Lord Zakuun - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Heroic Fel Lord Zakuun | PTR 6.2 Raid Testing | Disc Priest PoV
Mythic Fel Lord Zakuun | Phase 1 & 2 | PTR 6.2

Xhul'horac

Summoned by Gul'dan from the depths of the Twisting Nether, Xhul'horac is one of most powerful of the Void Revenants - a race of parasitic void-beings that tear holes through the planes of reality, consuming and absorbing the energies and beings within. Gul'dan has twisted Xhul'horac, feeding him overwhelming Fel energy, and using his powers to tear open the portals through which he plans to rally the forces of the Burning Legion.

Two portals dominate Xhul'horac's room: one powered by Void, and one by the Legion's fel magic. Xhul'horac will activate the Fel portal first, summoning first Imps and then Vanguard Akkelion.
After Akkelion is defeated, Xhul'horac will activate the Void portal, summoning Unstable Voidfiends and Omnus, and gaining Void abilities.
Once Omnus is defeated, Xhul'horac gains the energy of both Fel and Void, and rapidly switches between elements. Once reaches 20% health, he completely absorbs the power of both portals and must be quickly defeated.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Xhul'horac - Heroic Hellfire Citadel - Warlords of Draenor PTR Raid Test
Heroic Xhul'horac | Stage 1 | PTR 6.2
Xhul'horac - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS

Mannoroth

Bloodthirsty and brutal, Mannoroth was Archimonde's most feared enforcer, until he was felled by a mighty blow from Grommash's blade. Even in death, his blood was used by Gul'dan to fuel a dark bargain with the Iron Horde and their allies. Gul'dan and his minions now seek to reanimate the shattered remains of Mannoroth, that he may continue to serve the Legion.

Players initially face a set of Fel Iron Summoners that call servants of the Legion into Draenor. After their defeat, Gul'dan resurrects Mannoroth. When Mannoroth reaches 65% and 30% health, Gul'dan overcharges the Fel Spires to further empower the pit lord.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide

PTR Videos:
Mannoroth Heroic PTR 6.2 - Fire Mage POV
Heroic Mannoroth | PTR 6.2 Raid Testing | First Phase


The Black Gate
Archimonde

One of the original eredar who betrayed the draenei of Argus to take his place as the sinister hand of the dark titan Sargeras, Archimonde the Defiler commands the military might of the Burning Legion. He arrives in Draenor, reaching across space and time, to ensure that the invasion of Azeroth proceeds as planned, and that Gul'dan does not fail his Legion masters.

Archimonde assaults players with the might of the Burning Legion, gaining new abilities each time his health is reduced by 15%, eventually summoning Rain of Chaos to destroy Draenor.
When a player is launched into the air by Fel Burst, their allies must catch them to avoid fatal damage.
As Archimonde Desecrates the land, players must protect themselves with the Light of the Naaru.
When Archimonde reaches 40% health remaining, he begins to cast Nether Banish, sending players to the Twisting Nether.

Guides
Dungeon Journal
Icy Veins guide
PTR Videos:
Archimonde - Hellfire Citadel - 6.2 PTR - FATBOSS


Credit goes to my guildmate for throwing it all together.

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Thanks for the nice article! Pls use some pic hosting service to add pictures, curently they are not shown (Attachments Pending Approval in the end of the thread)

Thanks, I'm glad that you liked it so far, there is still plenty more content to come though.
The pictures should be approved now

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