World of Warcraft Community Magazine Issue 8 | Page 79

World of Warcraft Community Magazine // 79

storytelling or lore discussion,

by the Lich King that ticks for a

we’re here for a run-down on how

reasonable amount of stacking

to solo this boss, and if there’s

damage that you would normally,

anything I can help with, it’s that!

dispel off. But, when allowed to
run its entire duration, it will be

I’ll start off by mentioning the

reapplied to the nearest target with

two achievements tied to this fight:

an extra stack. What this means is

[Been Waiting a Long Time for This]

that, when it’s applied and allowed

and [Neck-Deep in Vile]. [Neck-Deep

to run its course, the closest target

in Vile], like so many achievements

with have two (2) stacks of Necrotic

before it, is obtainable by burning

Plague, then three, then four, etc.

the Lich King down as quickly as
possible to skip the phases that

During the first phase, the Lich

they’re involved in, since skipping

King will do four things worth

the phase means none spawn,

watching out for: Cast Necrotic

which means that, technically, all

Plague, place Shadow Traps,

that were spawned died. If this is

summon Undead, and cast Infest.

the only one you’re lacking, then

• Necrotic Plague was

skip ahead and you’ll be golden.

explained above.

[Been Waiting a Long Time for

• Shadow Traps are large black

This], however, requires a small

void zones that will be placed

amount of explanation and patience.

beneath your feet, as soon as

Necrotic Plague is an ability cast

he’s cast a Shadow Trap move

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