Can I do 10 and 25 man raids?
You can defeat each raid boss once per week per character, meaning if you want to do both a 10-man and 25-man raid in a single week, you’d need to do so on two different characters. The lockout system allows for flexible raiding, enabling players to choose between Normal and Heroic modes on a per-boss basis in Cataclysm raids.
Understanding 10 and 25 Man Raids
To understand the differences between 10-man and 25-man raids, it’s essential to consider the lockout system, loot distribution, and raid composition.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you do both 10 and 25 man share lockout?
You’ll be able to do both the 10-player and 25-player version of each raid every lockout period but will have to choose between Normal and Heroic for the raids that offer that choice.
2. Can you do Naxx 25 and 10?
Strict instance-based lockout raids do not allow switching between 10 and 25 player size, applicable to The Heroic difficulty of certain Wrath of the Lich King raids.
3. Are 10 man raids easier than 25?
The average skill level of an average 25-man raid will be lower than an average 10-man unless there’s some other factor keeping it level.
4. Do 25 man raids drop more loot?
25 man raids SHOULD drop more drops, 2.5 times more to be exact, than the 10 man version.
5. What is the difference between 10 man and 25-man raid?
The primary differences between 10-Player and 25-Player versions are the loot table and raid composition, with 25-man having better loot and some boss encounters structured differently.
6. How many pieces of loot drop compared to a 10-man?
6 in 25, 2 in 10 man, with the loot-per-person ratio being higher in 10-man.
7. How many healers do you need for a 25-man raid?
Between 3 and 6 Healers, for tougher fights during progress, with 15 and 20 DPS filling the raid once tanks and healers are decided on a fight-by-fight basis.
8. Are 10 man or 25 man harder?
10 man was harder than 25 in many ways all of Wrath, as Blizzard made 25 man easier intentionally due to the difficulty of maintaining a 25 man roster.
9. Is NAXX 10 or 25 harder?
The difference in difficulty between 10 and 25 man Naxx is minor at best, with the exception of a few choice best-in-slot pieces.
10. Can you beat a 5 star raid alone?
A 5 star raid is not something that one person can enjoy alone, requiring other trainers for any chance of success.
11. Can I do 10 man and 25 man in the same week?
You can defeat each raid boss once per week per character, meaning doing both 10- and 25-person raids in a single week requires two different characters.
12. Does Naxx 10 drop 25 loot?
Yes, and 25 will drop an additional piece per boss.
13. How long does 25man Naxx take?
The time it takes to complete 25man Naxx can vary, with some groups clearing it in around 5 hours.
14. What defines a 2 bedroom lockout?
A Two Bedroom Lock-Off Villa is a One Bedroom Villa with a connecting door to a Deluxe Studio that acts as the second bedroom.
15. How many tanks are needed for NAXX 25?
This boss requires 2 tanks for the 10-man version and 3 tanks for the 25-man version of the raid, making it a gear check boss that requires decent tank gear and good DPS.