Elemental Rune Protocol Inferno Dungeon Guide
With Phase 3 of Cataclysm coming out, Blizzard has added Elemental Rune Dungeons, a way to increase the difficulty of dungeons further beyond Heroic for even better rewards.
Introduction
Similar to Wrath of the Lich King, Blizzard has added Elemental Rune Protocol dungeons to Cataclysm, starting with Protocol Inferno dungeons. In these Protocol Inferno dungeons, players will be able to acquire Phase 1 raid gear in Heroic dungeons by activating the Mysterous Elemental Device at the entrance of the dungeon. If all 5 players in the party agree to activating the Mysterous Elemental Device, Protocol Inferno difficulty will activate.
Protocol Inferno Rewards
Bosses in Protocol Inferno dungeons will drop two Fissure Stone Fragments which can be used to purchase items from Kyanite Stonetender in either Stormwind or Orgrimmar respectively. These Fissure Stone Fragments can be exchanged for Phase 1 PvE raid gear, allowing you to quickly gear up new characters; this PvE raid also includes the randomized loot from Al'Akir, such as Thunder Wall Greaves, which will roll for a random stat.
Cloth Armor
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
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Crown of the Twilight Queen | 80 |
Mantle of Nefarius | 60 |
Shadowblaze Robes | 60 |
Bracers of the Dark Mother | 80 |
Bracers of the Bronze Flight | 50 |
Bracers of the Burningeye | 50 |
Satchel of the Soul Breath Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Soul Breath Leggings | 21 |
Leather Armor
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
---|---|
Manacles of the Sleeping Beast | 50 |
Parasitic Bands | 50 |
Belt of the Fallen Brood | 80 |
Belt of the Nightmare | 50 |
Nightmare Rider's Boots | 80 |
Satchel of the Gale Rouser Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Gale Rouser Leggings | 21 |
Satchel of the Wind Stalker Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Wind Stalker Leggings | 21 |
Mail Armor
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
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Spaulders of the Scarred Lady | 60 |
Chaos Beast Bracers | 50 |
Chimaeron Armguards | 50 |
Twilight Scale Leggings | 80 |
Boots of Az'galada | 80 |
Satchel of the Lightning Well Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Lightning Well Legguards | 21 |
Satchel of the Star Chaser Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Star Chaser Legguards | 21 |
Plate Armor
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
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Pauldrons of the Apocalypse | 60 |
Bindings of Bleak Betrayal | 80 |
Bracers of Impossible Strength | 50 |
Bracers of the Mat'redor | 80 |
Electron Inductor Coils | 50 |
Shackles of the End of Days | 50 |
Belt of the Blackhand | 50 |
War-Torn Crushers | 80 |
Satchel of the Sky Strider Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Sky Strider Greaves | 21 |
Satchel of the Tempest Keeper Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Tempest Keeper Leggings | 21 |
Satchel of the Thunder Wall Belt | 12 |
Satchel of the Thunder Wall Greaves | 21 |
Accessories
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
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Caelestrasz's Will | 80 |
Rage of Ages | 50 |
Satchel of the Cloudburst Necklace | 12 |
Satchel of the Mistral Pendant | 12 |
Satchel of the Permafrost Choker | 12 |
Satchel of the Planetary Amulet | 12 |
Shadow of Dread | 50 |
Shroud of Endless Grief | 80 |
Satchel of the Cloudburst Cloak | 12 |
Satchel of the Mistral Drape | 12 |
Satchel of the Permafrost Cape | 12 |
Satchel of the Planetary Drape | 12 |
Dargonax's Signet | 80 |
Satchel of the Cloudburst Ring | 12 |
Satchel of the Mistral Circle | 12 |
Satchel of the Permafrost Signet | 12 |
Satchel of the Planetary Band | 12 |
Bell of Enraging Resonance | 50 |
Crushing Weight | 50 |
Essence of the Cyclone | 50 |
Fall of Mortality | 50 |
Heart of Ignacious | 50 |
Heart of Rage | 50 |
Jar of Ancient Remedies | 50 |
Prestor's Talisman of Machination | 50 |
Shard of Woe | 50 |
Symbiotic Worm | 50 |
Theralion's Mirror | 50 |
Vial of Stolen Memories | 50 |
Weapons
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
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Andoros, Fist of the Dragon King | 25 |
Blade of the Witching Hour | 25 |
Incineratus | 25 |
Twilight's Hammer | 25 |
Crul'korak, the Lightning's Arc | 20 |
Fang of Twilight | 20 |
Lava Spine | 20 |
Mace of Acrid Death | 20 |
Organic Lifeform Inverter | 20 |
Uhn'agh Fash, the Darkest Betrayal | 20 |
Akirus the Worm-Breaker | 30 |
Malevolence | 30 |
Reclaimed Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood | 30 |
Shalug'doom, the Axe of Unmaking | 30 |
Book of Binding Will | 15 |
Scepter of Ice | 15 |
Akmin-Kurai, Dominion's Shield | 20 |
Kingdom's Heart | 20 |
Dragonheart Piercer | 30 |
Pip's Solution Agitator | 15 |
Themios the Darkbringer | 30 |
Miscellaneous
Item | Fissure Stone Fragment Cost |
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Helm of the Forlorn Conqueror | 32 |
Helm of the Forlorn Protector | 32 |
Helm of the Forlorn Vanquisher | 32 |
Mantle of the Forlorn Conqueror | 32 |
Mantle of the Forlorn Protector | 32 |
Mantle of the Forlorn Vanquisher | 32 |
Commendation of Service | 1 |
Protocol Inferno Dungeon Achievements
Achievement | Description |
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Protocol Inferno: Terminated | Complete the heroic Cataclysm dungeon achievements listed below. |
Protocol Inferno: Blackrock Caverns | Defeat Ascendant Lord Obsidius in Blackrock Caverns on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: Deadmines | Defeat Vanessa VanCleef in Deadmines on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: Grim Batol | Defeat Erudax in Grim Batol on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: Halls of Origination | Defeat Rajh in Halls of Origination on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: Lost City of the Tol'vir | Defeat Siamat, Lord of the South Wind in the Lost City of the Tol'vir on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: Shadowfang Keep | Defeat Lord Godfrey in Shadowfang Keep on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: The Stonecore | Defeat High Priestess Azil in the Stonecore on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: Throne of the Tides | Defeat Ozumat in Throne of the Tides on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Protocol Inferno: The Vortex Pinnacle | Defeat Asaad in the Vortex Pinnacle on Heroic Difficulty while Protocol Inferno is active. |
Changelog
- 01 Nov. 2024: Guide added.
This guide has been written by Abide, TBC veteran for nearly a decade. Abide is a Warrior tank and multi-class expert currently playing on Faerlina as Horde. You can find him in the the Icy Veins Discord. You can also see him live on Twitch.
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