{"id":763,"date":"2022-02-14T09:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T09:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=763"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:29:28","slug":"the-sepulcher-of-the-first-ones-raid-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/the-sepulcher-of-the-first-ones-raid-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sepulcher of the First Ones Raid Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Sepulcher of the First Ones is the third and the last instance for the latest World of Warcraft expansion. Apart from everything we might have expected from a new raid, this one will answer the majority of lore questions, we still have. So what shall we find behind the gates of the Sepulcher? The raid environment should be interesting and uncommon. Among all other innovations, the developers tell about the flight paths inside the raid zone, which is quite unusual. EpicCarry tried to gather all possible information about the instance itself, bosses, rewards, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We ask you to remember, however, that since 9.2 Patch has not been released yet, all the information may change due to developers\u2019 decisions. Without further ado, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raid location and the Entrance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The raid is located on a separated island in the eastern part of a new zone, called Zereth Mortis<\/a>. To get to the raid for the first time, players have to finish Chapter 4 of the new Patch 9.2 questline and use an Ancient Translocator<\/a>, which is located east of Pilgrim’s Grace<\/em>. The corresponding Chapter is called Forging a New Path<\/a>. You will be able to simply fly to the entrance using your mounts right after you unlock flying ability in Zereth Mortis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Maps and the Atmosphere of the Raid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a> is expected to look exactly like a huge burial vault for some creatures of high standing. There is a number of inner locations; some created in analogous themes, but some look like they have been teleported from elsewhere. Since the instance is large EpicCarry placed a separate article with all accessible maps. Feel free to check it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Raid Bosses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are eleven bosses in the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a>\u2019 raid this time. Here are all of them in the order of appearance with a tiny description to each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vigilant Guardian<\/a> \u2013 This eternal guardian lies in wait, keeping a timeless vigil over the entrance to the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skolex, the Insatiable Ravener<\/a> \u2013 With the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a> vulnerable, devourers swarm in to feed their hunger. Among these aberrations is the ravenous Skolex. As the great worm consumes vast amounts of ephemera, the Sepulcher is thrown out of balance and threatens to collapse upon itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificer Xy’mox<\/a> \u2013 After his defeat in Castle Nathria, Artificer Xy’mox sank back into the shadows to plot his next heist. With the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a> now vulnerable, Xy’mox has summoned the full might of the Xy Cartel to plunder the ancient knowledge and powerful relics buried there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle<\/a> \u2013 Dominated by the Jailer, Dausegne leads the Mawsworn in a battle to gain control of the Forge of Afterlives. The Jailer plans to use its power to unleash an eternity of torment upon all of reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Prototype Pantheon<\/a> \u2013 Bereft of the cosmic spirits of the Eternal Ones, these incomplete host bodies can only carry out their base directives without mercy or compassion. With the enemy at the gates, Lihuvim has little choice but to activate these dangerous prototypes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lihuvim, Principal Architech<\/a> \u2013 With meticulous care, Lihuvim weaves ephemera into being in accordance with the hallowed will of the First Ones. Now, this process is threatened as Mawsworn forces seek to claim this power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halondrus the Reclaimer<\/a> \u2013 For eons Halondrus traversed the cliffs of the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a>, fulfilling its sacred purpose of reclaiming ephemera and returning it to the great cycle. With intruders now throwing this pattern into anarchy, the ancient keeper will do whatever it must to maintain order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anduin Wrynn<\/a> \u2013 Controlled by Domination magic, Anduin is being forced to aid the Jailer’s plan to remake reality. As time runs out to stop him, the champions of Azeroth must make a difficult choice: defeat the young king to save the cosmos, or risk everything in order to restore his soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lords of Dread<\/a> \u2013 Using subterfuge and guile, the nathrezim have worked for eons to bring the Jailer’s plan to fruition. Now, on the brink of their master’s victory, they only need to complete one final task to ensure none are left to resist the new order of the cosmos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rygelon <\/a>\u2013 Drawn to observe the fateful events unfolding within the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a>, Rygelon succumbed to the Jailer’s domination. Now, this constellar turns its cosmic power against any who would oppose the Banished One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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The Jailer, Zovaal<\/a> \u2013 For untold millennia, the Jailer patiently unfolded his plan to reach the heart of the Sepulcher. Now poised upon the precipice of his final victory, the heroes of Azeroth must rally to prevent the Jailer from dominating all of reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last three encounters are going to be released later for all difficulties altogether and will have a higher item level for all the loot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Release date and the Unlock Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though the 9.2 Patch is being tested at the moment, the exact dates of the release are still unknown. The community, however, has certain predictions and expectations, so possible release should happen at the beginning of March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch experience will also be different this time. All the bosses, as well as parts of the story, will be divided into two halves. The first eight encounters together with Anduin Wrynn<\/a> will become available on the First week of the raid launch for Normal and Heroic difficulties, while the last three bosses will become ready to face the Champions a week later (together with the opening of a Mythic difficulty). The last statement is even for Normal, Heroic, AND Mythic difficulties altogether. This time the developers want to keep a secret as long as possible, and thus decided not to test the last three bosses on PTR servers. Right now players only speculate on what is going to happen with the main characters of this story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the LFR wings will be opening in a usual schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 2: Cornerstone of Creation – Dausegne, the Fallen Oracle,<\/a> Prototype Pantheon<\/a>, Lihuvim<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 3: Ephemeral Plains – Vigilant Guardian<\/a>, Skolex<\/a>, Artificer Xy’mox<\/a>, Halondrus the Reclaimer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 4: Domination’s Grasp – Anduin Wrynn<\/a>, Lords of Dread<\/a>, Rygelon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 5: The Grand Design – The Jailer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raid Loot Item Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As long as the Sepulcher of the First Ones<\/a> is the last instance for Shadowlands, the item level of its rewards is the highest. The loot ILvl for the last three bosses is also higher than the previous eight. This is what players should expect by visiting this or that difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raid Finder<\/td>239<\/td>246<\/td><\/tr>
Normal<\/td>252<\/td>259<\/td><\/tr>
Heroic<\/td>265<\/td>272<\/td><\/tr>
Mythic<\/td>278<\/td>285<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
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Raid Skip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Collect 4 Mourne Fragments<\/a> from Anduin Wrynn<\/a> encounter in order to unlock a raid skipping mechanic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Vault Raid Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The usual Great Vault scheme works for this raid as well. You have to defeat at least three bosses on any difficulty to get access to an additional item at the beginning of the next week. The higher is the raid difficulty, the better rewards you will get. Please, keep in mind that you may choose only one reward, no matter how many options you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Tier Sets and Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Raiding tier sets make their glorious return with the release of the Sepulcher Raid. Not only are they class-related this time, but have also specialization nuances. This innovation makes each set even more suitable for each player than it had always been. All sets will have a 2 set and a 4 set bonus. Moreover, bonuses will swap once you will change your spec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also confirmed that there are going to be several color variations to each set, depending on the source of getting the concrete one. The sources are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n