Hyjal Summit Raid Guide TBC Classic (Mount Hyjal Boss Strategy)

Hyjal Summit, commonly called Mount Hyjal or Hyjal, is a 25-player raid in The Burning Crusade Classic located within the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. This raid is one of the two Tier 6 raids introduced in Phase 3 and features five bosses, culminating in the battle against Archimonde.

Hyjal Summit drops powerful Tier 6 tokens, high-end weapons, armor, and valuable raid upgrades for every class. Alongside Black Temple, Hyjal Summit represents the next stage of progression after Karazhan, Gruul’s Lair, Magtheridon’s Lair, Serpentshrine Cavern, and The Eye.

This guide is intentionally concise and designed for players who want a quick refresher on boss mechanics, trash waves, raid requirements, and key Hyjal Summit strategy.

Table of Contents

Rage Winterchill

Strategy

Spread out to avoid mass Death and Decay damage; move out if in it
Think of Rage having Frost Mage abilities:
- Frost Armor
- Frost Nova – can be cleansed / Blessing of Freedom
Icebolt hurts: healers focus big heals on players targeted by it. A burst at first, then large Damage over Time on it

Notes

Remove stun + dot with:
- Mages: Ice Block, Blink
- Paladins: Divine Shield
- PvP Trinkets

Anetheron

Strategy

Spread out around due to Carrion Swarm
Sleep is cast on random targets – cannot be dispelled
Every minute, Inferno + Towering Infernal spawns on a random player
- OT pick them up, tank near Jaina
  - Keep out of range of Vampiric Aura
- All Ranged only kill Towering Infernals

Notes

Reduce his Vampirc Aura healing with:
- Hunters: Aimed Shot
- Rogues: Wound Poison
- Warriors: Mortal Strike
Hunters use Misdirection to help OT pick up Towering Infernals
- They are immune to Taunts

Kaz’rogal

Strategy

Casts Malevolent Cleave and War Stomp
Mark of Kaz’rogal is cast frequently
- Every 60 seconds initially
  - Then 50 seconds, 40 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.
  - As such, this fight is a DPS check
  - Consume Mana Potions, Demonic Runes, and Dark Runes early in the fight for a buffer
- Drains 600 mana per 5 seconds
- If your mana reaches zero, you explode
  - If you know your mana will hit zero, run at least 40 yards away as to not blow up the raid

Notes

Mages can Ice Block, Paladins can Divine Shield to remove Mark of Kaz’rogal
Shadow Resistance Aura and Shadow Protection help

Azgalor

Strategy

Spread out around Azgalor
- He casts Cleave
- Move out of Rain of Fire
- Casts How of Azgalor silence on the raid
Every 45 seconds, casts Doom on a player
OT pick-up Lesser Doomguard after player dies to Doom

Notes

Shadow Resistance Aura and Shadow Protection can help resist Howl of Azgalor
Improved Concentration Aura helps
Warlocks can Soulstone a player, Shaman can Ankh, if afflicted with Doom

Archimonde

Strategy

Spread out around Archimonde
- Look to avoid his Doomfire, especially when he fasts Fear
Use Tears of the Goddess before you hit the ground, from Air Burst
Mages and Druids must decurse Grip of the Legion ASAP
Someone must always be in melee range
Soul Charge affects the entire raid when someone dies
- When a Paladin, Rogue, or Warrior dies, it deals 4500 physical damage and also a 4-second 50% damage taken increase debuff
- When a Druid, Hunter, or Shaman dies, it deals 4500 Nature damage over 8 seconds, and drains 2250 mana
- When a Mage, Priest, or Warlock dies, it deals 4500 fire damage and silences for 4 seconds
  - Basically, don’t die or you grief your raid

Notes

Shaman use Tremor Totem, Priests use Fear Ward to help with Fear
Mages Blink before hitting the ground to avoid Fall Damage from Air Burst
Priests can Levitate to avoid fall damage from Air Burst

Hyjal Summit Attunement Guide

Phase 3 Raids: Tier 6 Overview

Phase 3 raid progression continues in Hyjal Summit and Black Temple . These 25-player raids drop Tier 6 tokens used to obtain your next major raid armor set in TBC Classic.

Tier 6 Tokens (Hyjal & Black Temple)
Gloves	Azgalor	Hyjal Summit
Helm	Archimonde	Hyjal Summit
Shoulders	Mother Shahraz	Black Temple
Legs	The Illidari Council	Black Temple
Chest	Illidan Stormrage	Black Temple
Tier 6.5 Tokens (Sunwell Plateau)
Bracers	Kalecgos & Sathrovarr Eredar Twins	Sunwell Plateau
Belts	Brutallus Eredar Twins	Sunwell Plateau
Boots	Felmyst Eredar Twins	Sunwell Plateau

Hyjal Summit FAQ

Where is Hyjal Summit located in TBC Classic?

Hyjal Summit is located inside the Caverns of Time in Tanaris. The raid is also known as The Battle for Mount Hyjal.

How many bosses are in Hyjal Summit?

Hyjal Summit has five bosses: Rage Winterchill, Anetheron, Kaz’rogal, Azgalor, and Archimonde.

Is Hyjal Summit a 10-player or 25-player raid?

Hyjal Summit is a 25-player raid in The Burning Crusade Classic.

What tier tokens drop in Hyjal Summit?

Hyjal Summit drops several Tier 6 tokens, including gloves and helm tokens from Azgalor and Archimonde.

Who is the final boss of Hyjal Summit?

The final boss of Hyjal Summit is Archimonde, one of the major Tier 6 bosses in TBC Classic.

Do you need attunement for Hyjal Summit in TBC Classic?

In the original Burning Crusade progression path, Hyjal Summit required completion of The Vials of Eternity quest, which involved defeating Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern and Kael’thas Sunstrider in The Eye. In TBC Classic Anniversary, requirements may depend on the current phase and Blizzard’s active ruleset.

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