Glory of the Pandaria Raider

By MasterGaming101 Updated: 2018/07/05

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Achievements

Points

Boss

Glory of the Pandaria Raider

All Raid Bosses

Mogu'shan Vaults

Must Love Dogs
Heroic: Stone Guard

The Stone Guard
Amethyst Guardian
Cobalt Guardian
Jade Guardian
Jasper Guardian

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better...
Heroic: Feng the Accursed

Feng the Accursed

Sorry, Were You Looking for This?
Heroic: Gara'jal the Spiritbinder

Gara'jal the Spiritbinder

Getting Hot In Here
Heroic: Four Kings

The Spirit Kings
Zian of the Endless Shadow
Meng the Demented
Qiang the Merciless
Subetai the Swift

Straight Six
Heroic: Elegon

Elegon

Show Me Your Moves!
Heroic: Will of the Emperor

Will of the Emperor
Jan-xi
Qin-xi

Heart of Fear

Overzealous
Heroic: Imperial Vizier Zor'lok

Imperial Vizier Zor'lok

Candle in the Wind
Heroic: Blade Lord Ta'yak

Blade Lord Ta'yak

Like an Arrow to the Face
Heroic: Garalon

Garalon

Less Than Three
Heroic: Wind Lord Mel'jarak

Wind Lord Mel'jarak

I Heard You Like Amber...
Heroic: Amber-Shaper Un'sok

Amber-Shaper Un'sok

Timing is Everything
Heroic: Grand Empress Shek'zeer

Grand Empress Shek'zeer

Terrace of Endless Spring

Power Overwhelming
Heroic: Protectors of the Endless

The Protectors of the Endless
Protector Kaolan
Elder Asani
Elder Regail

Who's Got Two Green Thumbs?
Heroic: Tsulong

Tsulong

Face Clutchers
Heroic: Lei Shi

Lei Shi

The Mind-Killer

Sha of Fear

Bonus Achievements You Can Gain

Guardians of Mogu'shan
The Vault of Mysteries
Feat of StrengthCutting Edge: Will of the Emperor

FoS

First 3 Bosses of MSV
Final 3 Bosses of MSV
The Emperor

The Dread Approach
Nightmare of Shek'zeer
Feat of StrengthCutting Edge: Grand Empress Shek'zeer

FoS

First 3 Bosses of HoF
Final 3 Bosses of HoF
Grand Empress

Terrace of Endless Spring
Heroic: Sha of Fear
Feat of Strength:Cutting Edge: Sha of Fear

FoS

Terrace of Endless Spring Bosses
Sha of Fear
Sha of Fear

Total achievements: 41 ------ Total points:

The Raids

Mogu'shan Vaults

"The mogu, proud of their supremacy, kept lengthy records of their accomplishments within a great complex of vaults. The construction of these vast chambers predate any pandaren written records, shrouding their depths in mystery. Rumors once circulated of a mighty army locked within; for this reason, the vaults were the first target of the ancient pandaren rebellion, and they have been sealed ever since the mogu empire was overthrown."

The Stone Guardians
Feng the Accursed

Gara'jal the SpiritbinderThe Spirit Kings

ElegonWill of the Emperor

Health
130M Each (Normal)
253M Each (Heroic)

The first line of defense against those daring to enter the vaults is a stolid row of enchanted, bestial statues. Hard as granite and ceaseless in their vigil, the sentries of the Stone Guard present an insurmountable wall of flame, fangs, and claws.

Health
130M Each (Normal)
253M Each (Heroic)

FightAmethyst PetrificationAmethyst GuardianCobalt PetrificationCobalt GuardianJade PetrificationJade GuardianJasper PetrificationJasper GuardianAmethyst OverloadAmethyst GuardianCobalt OverloadCobalt GuardianJade OverloadJade GuardianJasper OverloadJasper GuardianAmethyst PoolAchievementsAuthors Note:Must Love DogsPerky PugPerky PugWorg CarrierCore Hound PupFox KitCurious Wolvar PupLucky Quilen CubHeroic: Stone GuardJasper Chains

Health
152M (Normal)
210M (Heroic)

Long ago, Feng Shri was the Mogu'shan Vaults' caretaker, tasked with preserving the treasures kept within these shadowy halls. After years of faithful service, he was caught stealing from the shelves (although some say he was framed by a jealous underling) and the mogu ruler punished him with a fatal curse. The doomed spirit of Feng Shri has wandered the vaults ever since, communing with the shades of past mogu heroes and warlords.

Health
152M (Normal)
210M (Heroic)

FightEpicenterLightning LashDraw FlameFlaming SpearArcane VelocityAchievementsAuthors Note:Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better...This is an individual achievement and only two people at a time can earn itShroud of Reversal

Tharama:

Here's a list of his abilities and their reversal:

Lightning Lash gives you the buff Reversal: Lightning Lash which allows you to cast Reversal: Lightning Lash (does not stack)
Lightning Fists gives you the buff Reversal: Lightning Fists which allows you to cast Reversal: Lightning Fists (can stop Epicenter by stunning during the cast and/or channel
Epicenter gives you the buff Reversal: Epicenter which allows you to cast Reversal: Epicenter (does more damage the closer you are to him, just like his kind. I recommend targeting pets for this one.)

Flaming Spear gives you the buff Reversal: Flaming Spear which allows you to cast Reversal: Flaming Spear (does not stack)
Wildfire Spark gives you the buff Reversal: Wildfire Spark which allows you to cast Reversal: Wildfire Spark (just increases auto-attack damage)

Arcane Shock gives you the buff Reversal: Arcane Shock which allows you to cast Reversal: Arcane Shock (does not stack)
Arcane Velocity gives you the buff Reversal: Arcane Veolcity which allows you to cast Reversal: Arcane Velocity(does more damage the further you are from him)
Arcane Resonance gives you the buff Reversal: Arcane Resonance which allows you to cast Reversal: Arcane Resonance (Decent damage... I wanted this one to have brackets too)

you only need to reverse Epicenter, Lightning Fists, Wildfire Spark, Arcane Velocity, Arcane Resonance.
I didn't get credit for the achievement until after he died and got no notification for progress until the kill itself.

Heroic: Feng the AccursedArcane ResonanceArcane VelocitySiphoning ShieldLightning FistsNullification BarrierShroud of ReversalEpicenterBloodlustHeroism

Health
118M (Normal)
179M (Heroic)

Leader of the Zandalar trolls' assault on the vaults, Gara'jal is determined to crack open this trove of ancient mystery and bring back whatever arcane power and knowledge he can find. Gifted with dark talents and surrounded by a loyal cadre of Zandalar mystics, he has broken through the outer walls and will not rest until the vaults belong to him.

Health
118M (Normal)
179M (Heroic)

FightVoodoo DollBanishmentSummon Spirit TotemFrenzyAchievementsAuthors Note:Sorry, Were You Looking for This?Heroic: Gara'jal the SpiritbinderBloodlustVoodoo DollBanishmentSeverer of Souls

Health
43,613K Each (Normal)
65,420K Each (Heroic)
Zian:

Meng:

Ancient records tell of these legendary rulers, powerful mogu who carved an empire from the very rock of Pandaria. Their names still cause the land to tremble: Zian of the Endless Shadow, Meng the Demented, Qiang the Merciless, and Subetai the Swift. Some say their spirits lurk in the vaults, lost in ghostly memories of battle and glory.

Health
43,613K Each (Normal)
65,420K Each (Heroic)
Qiang:

Subetai:

FightFlanking OrdersMassive AttacksAnnihilateCrazedCowardiceMaddening ShoutCrazy ThoughtUndying ShadowsCharged ShadowsShadow BlastVolleyVolleyVolleyRain of ArrowsLord MarrowgarBone Spike GraveyardPillageAchievementsAuthors Note:Getting Hot In HerePillageHeroic: Four KingsFlanking OrdersImpervious ShieldDeliriousSleight of HandShield of Darkness

Health
294M (Normal)
340M (Heroic)

Dedicated to the advancement of their empire, the mogu salvaged and repurposed titan technology to generate untold power in the depths of this ancient complex. Why these energies have been focused into the cold will of a celestial dragon is a mystery that lies at the very heart of the vaults.

Health
294M (Normal)
340M (Heroic)

FightTouch of the TitansOverchargedCelestial ProtectorTotal AnnihilationDraw PowerDraw Powertrip next fallAchievementsAuthors Note:Straight SixHeroic: Elegon

Health
157M Each (Normal)
253M Each (Heroic)
Jan-Xi

Qin-Xi:

The core chamber of the vaults houses an army of stone soldiers who have been motionless for centuries. They are row upon row of warriors, statues armed for a battle that never began. What treasures do they guard? And what is their tie to the titanic power buried with them here in the shadows?

Health
157M Each (Normal)
253M Each (Heroic)
Jan-Xi:

Qin-Xi

Fight

3Xul:

Those Adds are listed by their killpriority:
Emperor's Courage spawn from one side in alternating order and are fixated to the tank of the oposite. They can be slowed and should be killed before they reach the tank. If they get close to the tank, they will use Impeding Thrust and therefore make dodging the devastating combos from the boss much harder (or impossible with 4 stacks).
Due to Half Plate, they are immune to damage incoming from the front, so you have to attack their back. But they can be slowed at any given time.
Emperor's Strength are huge mogu with two-handed maces, which spawn from the half-left or half-right side. They have a normal threat system so the can be kited or killed. With their Full Plate they are completely immune to crowd controll.
Now the reason, why they should be killed asap is their ability Energizing Smash, which is an area of effect stun, increasing it's range with every application. That is also the only relevant ability and why they do not require a tank. (It's very easy to dodge their attack, if you get used to their mechanic.)
Emperor's Rage spawn in pairs and are completely vulnerble to all kinds of CC. They cast Focused Assault at a random target (excluding tanks) and will fixate to them until killed or being affected by CC. They are very slow and have low HP. Du to their lack of abilities they are the least killpriority.
If there is no add alive, the bosses should be attacked. Dot classes like shadow priests and warlocks can try to have at all times their dots on the bosses, but they should not forget that focussing the adds is top priority.

Jan-xiQin-xiMagnetic ArmorDevastating ArcStompOpportunistic StrikeTitan GasAchievementsAuthors Note:Show Me Your Moves!Heroic: Will of the EmperorTitan GasTitan SparkCutting Edge: Will of the EmperorVideos Coming Soon!

Heart of Fear

"The Sha of Fear has corrupted the grand empress of the mantid. Her increasingly erratic and paranoid commands have driven the Klaxxi--the keepers of mantid culture--to take aggressive action. Because they are few in number, the Klaxxi are reluctantly willing to accept outside help in destroying the empress and purging their race of the sha's negative influence."

Imperial Vizier Zor'lokBlade Lord Ta'yak

GaralonWind Lord Mel'jarak Amber-Shaper Un'sokGrand Empress Shek'zeer

Health
174M (Normal)
218M (Heroic)

Zor'lok shrieks his proclamations so they're heard throughout the sprawling mantid palace. He is the Voice of the Empress, and his words alone inspire the insectoid race's warriors to give their lives without question. Unwaveringly loyal, Zor'lok will stop at nothing to defend his beloved matriarch, regardless of the corruption within her.

Health
174M (Normal)
218M (Heroic)

FightRight Platform (perspective from stairs)InhaleExhaleForce and VerveLeft Platform (perspective from stairs)InhaleExhaleAttenuationBack PlatformInhaleExhaleConvertCenter RoomAchievementsAuthors Note:OverzealousZealous ParasiteHeroic: Imperial Vizier Zor'lokAttenuationSong of the Empress

Health
150M (Normal)
196M (Heroic)

Ta'yak is known for his patience and intelligence. In battle, he is a master at discovering his opponent's weaknesses and awaiting the perfect opportunity to strike. Ta'yak's skill with a blade is unmatched, and he cherishes imparting his martial knowledge on young mantid warriors.

Health
150M (Normal)
196M (Heroic)

FightOverwhelming AssaultUnseen StrikeTempest SlashWind StepAchievementsAuthors Note:Candle in the WindFlame BearerHeroic: Blade Lord Ta'yakBlade Tempest

Health
218M (Normal)
290M (Heroic)

It may be time to reconsider stepping on bugs. Don't make fun of this hulking behemoth's tiny wings; that'll just make him angry

Health
218M (Normal)
290M (Heroic)

FightMassive CrushMend LegAchievementsAuthors Note:Like an Arrow to the FaceHeroic: Garalon

Health
270M (Normal)
588M (Heroic)

Wind Lord Mel'jarak commands the mantid's numerous aerial forces. Although he exudes arrogance, the cunning insectoid is fiercely protective of his soldiers and enjoys fighting at their side. Mel'jarak believes the mantid are superior to all other races, convinced that his kind cannot be defeated.

Health
270M (Normal)
588M (Heroic)

FightZar'thik Battle-MenderKor'thik Elite BlademasterSra'thik Amber-TrapperWatchful EyeRecklessnessAmber PrisonResidueCorrosive ResinCorrosive Resin PoolMendingKor'thik StrikeWhirling BladeRain of BladesWind BombAchievementsAuthors Note:Less Than ThreeKor'thik StrikeHeroic: Wind Lord Mel'jarak600%

Health
218M (Normal)
340M (Heroic)

Eager to please his empress, Un'sok has produced several innovative concoctions. Yet this brilliant young alchemist's proximity to the mantid queen has allowed the sha's negative energies to take root in his mind. Now, Un'sok's overwhelming fear of failure drives him to create increasingly deadlier weapons.

Health
218M (Normal)
340M (Heroic)

FightAmber ScalpelReshape LifeAmber StrikeAmber ExplosionStruggle for ControlBreak FreeAmber ExplosionAmber StrikeAmber ScalpelConsume AmberAchievementsAuthors Note:I Heard You Like Amber...Heroic: Amber-Shaper Un'sokUnavailable at this time

Health
196M (Normal)
306M (Heroic)

The ancient Klaxxi order has come to a mournful decision: the tainted grand empress Shek'zeer must be deposed. Traditionally, mantid rulers are displaced in their old age by a carefully chosen successor. However, Shek'zeer's intended replacement is still too young and weak to unseat her, leaving the Klaxxi with no choice but to kill the current empress. If action is not taken against her soon, all of Pandaria may crumble before the mantid's ravenous swarms.

Health
196M (Normal)
306M (Heroic)

Fight

Iroared:

On the first phase you will fight the boss alone. Its main ability on this phase is Dissonance Field, which creates two vortexes. The vortexes have 60 health, which indicates time until its explosion. Players standing inside the vortexes will not be able to receive healing, and any spells cast will reduce the vortex timer. Vortex explosion deals 200k physical damage to the whole raid.
Additionally, Cry of Terror will be cast on a random player, making it periodically damage all allies. Standing inside the vortex suppresses this damage, so players with the debuff should do so unless low on health (or if a vortex is about to explode). Additionally, they should cast some spells while in the vortex to desynchronize them so they don't explode at the same time.
The boss will also stack Eyes of the Empress on the current tank, so tanks should switch to avoid getting 5 stacks.

When the boss energy reaches 0 (after 150 seconds), the boss retreats and summons minions. On each side, one Kor'thik Reaver and three Set'thik Windblade will spawn, which have to be picked up by a tank. The minions buff each other's damage by 30% when standing close, so they should not be drawn together, and one minion has to be quickly killed on each side before the tanks run out of defensive cooldowns. The small adds sometimes cast whirlwind that does a lot of damage in melee range and should be interrupted, and the large add uses a large frontal cleave.
Small adds will also sometimes fixate on random players and follow them, just kite them until its over.
Big adds have around 40 million health, so you should not waste damage trying to kill them. Instead, small puddles will appear on the ground, debuffing players that walk over them with Sticky Resin. When two players with this debuff come close, a larger puddle will appear, where additional debuffs can be dropped until the puddle forms a large trap. The large add should be brought into this trap (do not hesitate to walk over it, it doesn't work on players), where it will die. Small adds will attempt to break the trap, and should be killed at this point (do not kill them too early or you won't have enough resin for two traps; also, be careful not to trap them instead of the large add).
After this phase, the boss will go back to phase one.

When the boss reaches 30% health (ideally, after two phase one's and with only one add phase), phase three will begin. There shouldn't be any vortexes remaining (if there are, stop dps until they explode, there is always time to do so).
Everyone should gather behind the boss in order to make it easier for healers to heal through the massive damage on this phase. In addition to casting Eyes of the Empress on the tank, and a few raid damage abilities, the boss will use two other abilities of note:
Visions of Demise: places a debuff on two random players, and after 4 seconds these players will be feared and will start dealing damage to everyone around them. These players should quickly run out of the raid and get dispelled after 4 seconds.
Consuming Terror: does a significant amount of damage and fears all players in a large cone, used in a random direction. Easy to avoid.
The only real difficulty with this phase is surviving the transition, healing in the phase itself doesn't seem to be too difficult. Note the Calamity ability: don't get freaked out by everyone losing so much health all of a sudden.

AchievementsAuthors Note:Timing is EverythingHeroic: Grand Empress Shek'zeerUnavailable at this timeCutting Edge: Grand Empress Shek'zeerVideos Coming Soon!

Terrace of Endless Spring

"Shrouded in mists since the world was sundered ten thousand years ago, the ancient realm of Pandaria has remained unspoiled by war. Its lush forests and cloud-ringed mountains are home to a complex ecosystem of indigenous races and exotic creatures. It is the homeland of the enigmatic pandaren, a race that celebrates life to the fullest even while under siege by an ancient menace."

Protectors of the EndlessTsulongLei ShiSha of Fear

Health
Protector Kaolon:
60,448K (Normal)
91,600K(Heroic)

When the Sha of Fear invaded the Terrace of Endless Spring, three venerated jinyu protectors were corrupted, and they betrayed the other mortal sentinels, slaying them all. The twisted guardians have now turned their attention to any intruders who might interrupt the sha's attack on the area's last defenses.

Health
Elder Regail:
60,448K (Normal)
91,600K (Heroic)

Elder Asani:
60,448K (Normal)
91,600K (Heroic

Fight

3xul:

Let one tank put Kaolan to the stairs and assign one healer to him. Let the healer be in range to the raid for dispelling concerns. The other one takes the two caster and one of them should be focussed. For raid groups with weak movement, it is recommended to kill Elder Regail first.
Stand loosely spread and be prepared to dispell asap.
After Regail died, focus Asani and switch to his orbs immediately, the Kaolan-tank should be prepared to take heavy damage in this phases. When an orb dies, stand in the middle of the room, to gain the buff and go on with Asani.
When only Kaolan is alive, Bloodlust should be used to kill him as fast as possible. Pull him out of the Expel Corruption and the small void zones and do not tank him in the middle of the room.

AchievementsAuthors Note:Power Overwhelming

Heroic: Protectors of the EndlessUnavailable at this time

Health
174M (Normal)
280M (Heroic)

Legends speak of a spiraling, golden serpent that can sometimes be seen high in the sky, basking in the sunlight above the clouds. The few who claim to have observed it themselves say the creature is fiercely protective of the terrace.

Health
174M (Normal)
280M (Heroic)

FightShadow BreathDread ShadowsSunbeamNightmaresBathed in LightEmbodied TerrorTerrorizeFright SpawnFrightUnstable ShaAchievementsAuthors Note:Who's Got Two Green Thumbs?Heroic: TsulongUnavailable at this time

Health
138M (Normal)
301M (Heroic)

For countless years, this friendly water spirit frolicked in the Fountains of Endless Spring with childlike wonder and glee. When fighting suddenly broke out in this peaceful place, Lei Shi saw the crystal-clear water turn cloudy and murky, and terror fell over her mind.

Health
138M (Normal)
301M (Heroic)

FightAfraidBloodlustSprayHideGet Away!Animated ProtectorAchievementsAuthors Note:Face ClutchersParasitic ClutchParasitoid ShaHeroic: Lei ShiUnavailable at this time

Health
185M (Normal)
544M (Heroic)

The Sha of Fear is the physical manifestation of terror in Pandaria. Imprisoned by the legendary pandaren emperor Shaohao long ago, the entity has been newly strengthened by rising conflict across the island.

Health
185M (Normal)
544M (Heroic)

FightWall of LightOminous CackleThrashBreath of FearWall of LightTerror SpawnPenetrating BoltEerie SkullAchievementsAuthors Note:The Mind-KillerHeroic: Sha of FearUnavailable at this timeCutting Edge: Sha of FearVideos Coming Soon!ConclusionGlory of the Pandaria RaiderReins of the Heavenly Crimson Cloud SerpentAbout the AuthorDeathicious

Comments

Comment by 638512

Not a bad guide, IMHO Show Me Your Moves! is harder than (3) difficulty rating since every member have to dance to the combo and the tank tanking the other construct have to run to the main construct to use the Opportunistic Strike

EDIT: Oh yeah and also, there are Cutting Edge achievements for MSV and HoF too. Cutting Edge: Will of the Emperor Cutting Edge: Grand Empress Shek'zeer

Comment by 533617

Nice guide but a couple of things should be corrected.

Strategy: This is an individual achievement and only two people at a time can earn it

This is not at all true. The ability to mimic the boss is only usable by the tanks. THEY are the ones that have to perform the action to grant the achievment. Everyone in the raid group will get credit to the ability mimiced (is that a word?). You do not need to mimic all of the abilities in the same fight and they persist through encounters, much like on Do a Barrel Roll.

On Gara'jal achiev, would be nice noting that for the cast time to be recuded every player involved in the task have to click the 'artifact' at the same time, if you don't, the first person that clicks it will still have the 30secs channel.

Comment by 533617

I would like to add a new input regarding the achiev on Amber-Shaper Un'sok.

We managed to get this achiev yesterday and I can confirm that you not need to stack them perfectly with each other. As long as they are 'touching' each other you are fine. This acutally makes the last phase easier because you can stack the constructs in the pile of oozes and don't need to move at all, increasing uptime on the boss.

Drinking from the pools DID NOT fail the achiev. It is safe to consume them.

Comment by 1511431

Please note that for Feng the Accursed you have to have a tank spec you can't just go tank it alone so if your not a tank you'll have to have 2 people I just tried this for an hour thinking I was doing something wrong

Comment by Ithilnya

FYI, there are braziers at BOTH ends of the room. The ones in the middle don't count. I didn't know there were 2 more next to the boss so I didn't get the achievement. The guide wasn't clear that you need to go to both ends, and I thought the ones in the middle counted as the other 2.

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