Finding Antorus: A Guide to the Burning Throne in World of Warcraft
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The Argus raid, more formally known as Antorus, the Burning Throne, is located on the planet Argus, specifically in the central-west region of the Antoran Wastes. The entrance itself is south of the bridge leading to the Burning Breach, closer to the Felfire Armory. Keep in mind that this raid was introduced during the Legion expansion, so the process of getting there involves delving into Legion content.
Navigating to Argus: A Step-by-Step Guide
Reaching Antorus and the planet Argus requires following a series of quests and unlocking certain areas. Here’s a detailed walkthrough:
1. Beginning the Argus Campaign
The initial step is to start the Argus campaign. This requires you to have completed the Assault on Broken Shore scenario. This is a prerequisite for accessing the Argus storyline.
2. The Hand of Fate Quest
Once the Assault on Broken Shore is done, return to Dalaran (Broken Isles). Inside the Violet Citadel, Khadgar will have the quest “The Hand of Fate” available. This quest marks the true beginning of your journey to Argus.
3. Uniting the Isles
Prior to “The Hand of Fate”, ensure you’ve completed “Uniting the Isles” on at least one character on your account. This requires reaching Friendly reputation with several factions: The Nightfallen, Court of Farondis, Highmountain Tribe, Dreamweavers, and Valarjar. Completing this unlocks world quests, which are essential for progressing through the Legion content.
4. Returning to Argus After Abandoning the Questline
If you ever abandon the Argus intro quest and need to return, head back to your capital city’s docks. Vereesa Windrunner (Alliance) or Lady Liadrin (Horde) will be waiting to assist you in resuming your journey.
5. Traveling from Dalaran to the Vindicaar
After accepting “The Hand of Fate,” you’ll eventually be teleported to the Vindicaar, a Draenei spaceship that serves as your base of operations on Argus. If you ever need to return to Argus after leaving, you can use the Teleport Beacon at Krasus’ Landing in Dalaran to get back to the Vindicaar.
6. Unlocking Antorus, the Burning Throne
To actually access the Antorus raid, speak with Grand Artificer Romuul while you are above the Antoran Wastes. He will open the way to Antorus, allowing you to enter the raid instance.
Inside Antorus: Boss Encounters
Antorus, the Burning Throne features a series of challenging boss encounters, culminating in a final showdown.
The Road to Argus the Unmaker
The final boss of the raid is Argus the Unmaker himself. However, you must defeat Aggramar before you can attempt to challenge Argus.
Skipping to the Final Bosses
If at least one person in your raid group has completed the appropriate quests, you can potentially skip directly to Aggramar and Argus the Unmaker after defeating the Garothi Worldbreaker. This option is available via a teleport within the raid instance, significantly speeding up subsequent runs.
Additional Information & Tips
While Argus offers unique gameplay and rewards, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Flying is not permitted on Argus, even if you’ve unlocked flying in other Legion zones. To increase your movement speed, consider completing the relevant achievements for mount speed bonuses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I get to Argus in Dragonflight?
In Dragonflight, the process remains the same as it was in Legion. You need to complete the Assault on Broken Shore scenario, pick up the “Hand of Fate” quest from Khadgar in Dalaran (Broken Isles), and follow the questline that leads you to Argus. If you abandoned the quest, speak with Vereesa Windrunner (Alliance) or Lady Liadrin (Horde) at your capital city’s docks.
2. Can you fly in Argus?
No, flying is not allowed on Argus. This was a deliberate design choice during the Legion expansion and has not changed.
3. Where is Argus the Unmaker located?
Argus the Unmaker is the final boss of the Antorus, the Burning Throne raid, which is located within the Antoran Wastes region of the planet Argus. The final encounter takes place in the Seat of the Pantheon.
4. How do I unlock Argus world quests?
To unlock Argus world quests, you must complete “Uniting the Isles” on at least one character on your account. This involves reaching Friendly reputation with The Nightfallen, Court of Farondis, Highmountain Tribe, Dreamweavers, and Valarjar. You also need to unlock the Broken Shore on the character you want to use for Argus quests.
5. Can you skip to Argus the Unmaker?
Yes, if at least one person in your raid group has completed the necessary quests, you can skip directly to Aggramar and Argus the Unmaker after defeating the Garothi Worldbreaker. Select the “The Burning Throne” option on the teleport within the raid.
6. How do I get back to the Vindicaar from Dalaran?
To return to the Vindicaar from Dalaran, use the Teleport Beacon at Krasus’ Landing in Dalaran. This will transport you directly to the Vindicaar on Argus.
7. Is Argus part of the Twisting Nether?
Yes, Argus is located within the Twisting Nether. This makes it a strategic location for the Burning Legion.
8. How long does the Argus questline take?
The Argus questline can take around 8 hours for a new player to complete. Experienced players or those with assistance can complete it much faster.
9. How do I get from Stormwind to Dalaran (Broken Isles)?
The easiest way to get from Stormwind to Dalaran (Broken Isles) is to use the portal to Azsuna located in the portal room in Stormwind. From Azsuna, you can fly to Dalaran.
10. How do I get a Dalaran Hearthstone?
The Dalaran Hearthstone is a Toy that you can find in your Collections (default SHIFT-P). If you don’t have it, talk to Amisi Azuregaze in the Legerdemain Lounge in Dalaran to receive a new one.
11. Where do I start the Armies of Legionfall quest?
Accept the quest “Armies of Legionfall” from your Adventure Journal or upon logging in. Then, travel to Krasus’ Landing in Dalaran to meet with Archmage Khadgar and begin the questline.
12. How to get to Argus on a boosted character?
On a boosted character, you still need to complete the Broken Shore questline, including “Uniting the Isles” if you haven’t done so on another character. This unlocks access to Argus.
13. What level do I need to be to start the Argus questline?
While there is no specific minimum level, it’s generally recommended to be at least level 45+ to comfortably handle the content. This ensures you can manage the quests and enemies effectively.
14. Can I solo Antorus, the Burning Throne?
Whether you can solo Antorus, the Burning Throne largely depends on your class, gear, and current level. At level 70 in Dragonflight, many classes can solo the raid on Normal difficulty. Mythic difficulty will still be challenging or impossible for most classes to solo.
15. What rewards can I get from Antorus, the Burning Throne?
Antorus offers a variety of rewards including transmog gear, achievements, and the chance to obtain mounts like the Antoran Charhound from the final boss Argus.
Hopefully, this guide has provided you with a comprehensive understanding of how to get to Argus and access Antorus, the Burning Throne. Now get out there and take down the Burning Legion! For further exploration of the intersection of games and education, visit the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.