WoW SoD Phase 2: Grubbis Guide (Gnomeregan Raid)

World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 2 has introduced a lot of new content for players to try out. Whether you will be doing PvP in Stranglethorn Vale, collecting all of the new class runes and skillbooks or raiding in Gnomeregan. 

Since the new 10-man raid can be quite challenging given the amount of new mechanics and armor bosses have in Gnomeregan. 

With that being said, we will be going over some strategies and tips so you can be prepared for the first boss and secure yourself some great gear as well. Wowhead has created a great guide and we will expand upon it by adding more helpful information and tips.

WoW SoD Phase 2 Grubbis Guide for Gnomeregan Raid

This is the second boss in the Gnomeregan Raid. This encounter is not as difficult as the first one, however there are still things to look out for to avoid unnecessary wipes.

WoW SoD Phase 2 Grubbis Primary Abilities

We will go through all of the abilities of the boss so you can have a better understanding of what to expect from the encounter. 

One thing to note is that there are green gas clouds slowly moving towards players. Make sure not to get hit and drag Trogg adds into it to as they explode and the gas clouds disappear.

While there is an active gas cloud, the entire raid will receive a pulsing AoE Nature damage. Make sure to have several Nature Protection Potion handy.

The Off-Tank should hold his basilisk pet Chomper while DPS target down Grubbis. Keep in mind that more gas clouds will spawn the longer the fight goes on so you will need to burst down Grubbis. 

If a gas cloud reaches Grubbis, he will enrage and deal a lot of damage. At 20% HP, the boss enrages by default so be on the lookout. Once Grubbis goes down, you will also have to kill Chomper. 

• Radiation? - This is a backwards frontal cone damage ability which both does damage and knocks back if hit.
• Trogg Rage - This is a enrage ability that makes Grubbis do extra physical damage.
• Grubbis Mad! - This is a AoE spell that does damage to everyone regardless of range, it doesn't hit for a lot but but can finish people off if healing is lacking.
• Petrify - Chomper will sometimes cast this on the tank that's tanking him, causing him to get stuned for 8 seconds, this can be dispelled.

WoW SoD Phase 2 Grubbis Tips

We will be covering tips for all roles in the Gnomeregan Raid during the first boss encounter.

Tank Tips

• Assign main and off-tank roles accordingly to avoid any mishaps as Chomper randomly de-aggros and targets a random player so you will need to have a taunt ready at all times.

Melee Tips

• Pay attention to when the boss casts Radiation? to keep DPSing without being interrupted. 

Ranged Tips

• DPS as normal and make sure to keep your distance from the tank and the trogg adds so they can be safely kited to gas clouds.

Healer Tips

• Conserve as much mana as possible due to the constant ticking Nature damage. 
• Be ready to top up the tank once Grubbis becomes enraged. 
• Keep everyone healthy as there might be a sudden death when the Nature damage is combined with Grubbis Mad! 

And that is everything you need to know about the Grubbis boss encounter in the new Gnomeregan Raid.

Good luck, Champions of Azeroth and may the RNG Gods bless you with some great loot in World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 2!