The Oculus Dungeon Guide

Last updated on Jan 01, 2024 at 07:09 by Abide 1 comment

The Oculus can be found in Borean Tundra. The recommended level range to run this dungeon on Normal is 77-80. Heroic mode will require Level 80 to enter.

In this guide, we will cover dungeon quests, the layout of the dungeon, tactics for each boss, loot that can be obtained, and ideal group compositions.

1.

The Oculus Quests

Before heading into The Oculus, we advise you to get all the dungeon quests related to it. To make this process easier, we have written a separate guide for the quests and their chains.

2.

The Oculus Entrance Location

The Oculus Entrance Location

The Oculus is found inside the structure shown above, at the top of the ramp found on the left of the entrance.

3.

The Oculus Drakes

The Oculus is a unique dungeon, where players control different drakes in multiple different vehicle-based fights. There are 3 different drakes in total, each acting similar to the roles of players, such as tank, healer, and DPS. Typically players will pick a drake that matches their normal role. Check out their abilities below to know drake you should take.

4.

Overview of Bosses in The Oculus

Here we will give you a full rundown of what you can expect from each of the bosses found here on both Normal and Heroic difficulties as well as the items they drop.

4.1.

Drakos the Interrogator

4.1.1.

Mechanics and Strategy

Drakos the Interrogator will constantly summon Unstable Spheres that deal periodic damage to nearby enemies every 2 seconds. From time to time Drakos will pull in all players with Magic Pull IconMagic Pull. Spread back out after being pulled in and continue to avoid the exploding spheres.

4.1.2.

Loot from Normal

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Runic Cage Chestpiece Icon Runic Cage Chestpiece 78 Mail Chest
Verdisa's Cuffs of Dreaming Icon Verdisa's Cuffs of Dreaming 78 Cloth Wrist
Timeless Beads of Eternos Icon Timeless Beads of Eternos 78 Jewelry Neck
Lifeblade of Belgaristrasz Icon Lifeblade of Belgaristrasz 78 One-Hand Agility Dagger Weapon
4.1.3.

Loot from Heroic

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Drakewing Raiments Icon Drakewing Raiments 80 Cloth Chest
Scaled Armor of Drakos Icon Scaled Armor of Drakos 80 Mail Chest
Band of Torture Icon Band of Torture 80 Jewelry Finger
The Interrogator Icon The Interrogator 80 One-Hand Sword Weapon
4.2.

Varos Cloudstrider

4.2.1.

Mechanics and Strategy

This fight has high AoE damage from multiple different beam attacks. When Varos Cloudstrider uses Call Azure Ring Captain IconCall Azure Ring Captain, a huge beam will run along the platform, dealing massive damage to any nearby enemies. Keep the party topped up and avoid the beams while burning down the boss.

4.2.2.

Loot from Normal

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Horned Helm of Varos Icon Horned Helm of Varos 78 Leather Head
Wing Commander's Breastplate Icon Wing Commander's Breastplate 78 Plate Chest
Gloves of the Azure-Lord Icon Gloves of the Azure-Lord 78 Cloth Hands
Centrifuge Core Cloak Icon Centrifuge Core Cloak 78 Accessory Back
4.2.3.

Loot from Heroic

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Gloves of Radiant Light Icon Gloves of Radiant Light 80 Leather Hands
Azure Ringmail Leggings Icon Azure Ringmail Leggings 80 Mail Legs
Legplates of the Oculus Guardian Icon Legplates of the Oculus Guardian 80 Plate Legs
Cloudstrider's Waraxe Icon Cloudstrider's Waraxe 80 One-Hand Strength Axe Weapon
4.3.

Mage-Lord Urom

4.3.1.

Mechanics and Strategy

Keep moving the boss around to avoid the Frostbomb IconFrostbomb damage on the ground. Quickly heal players afflicted with Time Bomb IconTime Bomb to prevent them from dealing even more damage to nearby allies. Finally, when Mage-Lord Urom teleports into the middle of the room and begins to cast Empowered Arcane Explosion IconEmpowered Arcane Explosion, use the nearby pillars to line-of-sight him and avoid the damage.

4.3.2.

Loot from Normal

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Spaulders of Skillful Maneuvers Icon Spaulders of Skillful Maneuvers 78 Mail Shoulder
Sidestepping Handguards Icon Sidestepping Handguards 78 Leather Hands
Girdle of Obscuring Icon Girdle of Obscuring 78 Plate Waist
The Conjurer's Slippers Icon The Conjurer's Slippers 78 Cloth Feet
4.3.3.

Loot from Heroic

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Catalytic Bands Icon Catalytic Bands 80 Plate Wrist
Sash of Phantasmal Images Icon Sash of Phantasmal Images 80 Cloth Waist
Band of Enchanted Growth Icon Band of Enchanted Growth 80 Jewelry Finger
Pendulum of Telluric Currents Icon Pendulum of Telluric Currents 80 Accessory Trinket
4.4.

Ley-Guardian Eregos

4.4.1.

Mechanics and Strategy

This fight requires using the drakes mentioned above to complete. Whenever Ley-Guardian Eregos uses Enraged Assault IconEnraged Assault, have a Amber Drake use Stop Time IconStop Time to prevent him from attacking. You may want to set an order to use this ability in your party chat before engaging this fight so you do not overlap this ability.

Periodically, Eregos will use Planar Shift IconPlanar Shift and become immune to all damage. He will summon multiple Azure Ley-Whelps which should be dealt with quickly. Eregos will also summon multiple Planar Anomalies IconPlanar Anomalies that chase players around. Run away from these as they deal high damage to nearby enemies.

4.4.2.

Loot from Normal

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Headguard of Westrift Icon Headguard of Westrift 78 Mail Head
Helm of the Ley-Guardian Icon Helm of the Ley-Guardian 78 Plate Head
Vestments of the Scholar Icon Vestments of the Scholar 78 Cloth Chest
Eregos' Ornamented Chestguard Icon Eregos' Ornamented Chestguard 78 Plate Chest
Dragonflight Great-Ring Icon Dragonflight Great-Ring 78 Jewelry Finger
Tome of Arcane Phenomena Icon Tome of Arcane Phenomena 78 Accessory Trinket
Malygos' Favor Icon Malygos' Favor 78 Intellect Staff Weapon
Wyrmclaw Battleaxe Icon Wyrmclaw Battleaxe 78 Two-Hand Agility Axe Weapon
Design: Bracing Earthsiege Diamond Icon Design: Bracing Earthsiege Diamond 420 BoP Jewelcrafting Pattern N/A
4.4.3.

Loot from Heroic

Item Required Level Item Type Slot
Crown of Unbridled Magic Icon Crown of Unbridled Magic 80 Cloth Head
Mask of the Watcher Icon Mask of the Watcher 80 Leather Head
Ancient Dragon Spirit Cape Icon Ancient Dragon Spirit Cape 80 Accessory Back
Ley-Guardian's Legguards Icon Ley-Guardian's Legguards 80 Plate Legs
Cuffs of Winged Levitation Icon Cuffs of Winged Levitation 80 Cloth Wrist
Gauntlets of Dragon Wrath Icon Gauntlets of Dragon Wrath 80 Plate Hands
Leggings of Protective Auras Icon Leggings of Protective Auras 80 Plate Legs
Staff of Draconic Combat Icon Staff of Draconic Combat 80 Intellect Staff Weapon
Design: Bracing Earthsiege Diamond Icon Design: Bracing Earthsiege Diamond 420 BoP Jewelcrafting Pattern N/A
5.

The Oculus Achievements in Wrath of the Lich King

Achievement Description
The Oculus Icon The Oculus Defeat the bosses in The Oculus.
Heroic: The Oculus Icon Heroic: The Oculus Defeat the The Oculus bosses on Heroic Difficulty.
Amber Void Icon Amber Void Defeat Ley-Guardian Eregos in The Oculus on Heroic Difficulty without anyone in your party using an Amber Drake.
Emerald Void Icon Emerald Void Defeat Ley-Guardian Eregos in The Oculus on Heroic Difficulty without anyone in your party using an Emerald Drake.
Ruby Void Icon Ruby Void Defeat Ley-Guardian Eregos in The Oculus on Heroic Difficulty without anyone in your party using a Ruby Drake.
Make It Count Icon Make It Count Defeat Ley-Guardian Eregos in The Oculus on Heroic Difficulty within 20 minutes of Drakos the Interrogator's death.
Experienced Drake Rider Icon Experienced Drake Rider On three different visits to The Oculus, get credit for defeating Ley-Guardian Eregos while riding an Amber, Emerald, and Ruby drake on Heroic Difficulty.
6.

Changelog

  • 01 Jan. 2024: Updated for Phase 5.
  • 22 Sep. 2022: Achievements added.
  • 10 Sep. 2022: Page added
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