Mists of Pandaria Classic · Level 90 · Dungeon
Siege of Niuzao Temple: encounter overview
An encounter list with brief reminders for selected mechanics.
English5 players4 bossesLevel 90
How to use this page
This page covers selected mechanics, not every phase or difficulty-specific role assignment. Check the Encounter Journal for your difficulty before the pull.
Updated 2026-09-05. Mists of Pandaria Classic.
Siege of Niuzao Temple: encounter overview
Siege of Niuzao Temple: 4 encounters, from Vizier Jin’bak to Wing Leader Ner’onok, with selected mechanic reminders for Mists of Pandaria Classic.
For the group: This page covers selected mechanics, not every phase or difficulty-specific role assignment. Check the Encounter Journal for your difficulty before the pull.
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Version and scope
This page covers selected mechanics, not every phase or difficulty-specific role assignment. Check the Encounter Journal for your difficulty before the pull.
Blizzard announcements provide content and release context; they do not establish every tactic on this page. Separate Encounter Journal links support the clarified mechanics.
Siege of Niuzao Temple · Bosses
Encounter 1 / 4 · Siege of Niuzao Temple
Vizier Jin’bak
Sap Puddle: Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it. Detonate: Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
1/45 playersLevel 90
TL;DR: Sap Puddle: Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it. Detonate: Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
Raid priorities
- Sap Puddle: Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
- Detonate: Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
Before the pull
- Assign roles and movement for this encounter and difficulty.
- Confirm which abilities can be interrupted and which effects can be dispelled.
Mechanics reference
Sap Puddle
Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
Detonate
Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
Phase plan and tactic
Sap Puddle
Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
Detonate
Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
Role notes
Tanks
- Follow the encounter-specific tanking and movement plan; this general reminder does not define tank swaps.
- Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
Healers
- Assign healing and defensives. Do not assume that every boss effect can be dispelled.
- Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
- Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
DPS
- Follow this encounter’s target priorities. Interrupt only abilities confirmed to be interruptible.
- Assigned players briefly touch the puddle to shrink it, then leave before Sap Residue stacks become dangerous. Kill incoming Sap Globules before they reach the center and enlarge it.
- Detonate scales with puddle size, so shrink it before the cast. Prepare the party with healing and assigned defensives; a defensive does not replace puddle management.
Nerfs: what changed
- A separately sourced nerf or hotfix history is not yet provided for this encounter.
- Updated 2026-09-05.
Mists of Pandaria ClassicLevel 90Version scope
Encounter 2 / 4 · Siege of Niuzao Temple
Commander Vo’jak
Caustic Tar: Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself. Add waves: Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
2/45 playersLevel 90
TL;DR: Caustic Tar: Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself. Add waves: Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Raid priorities
- Caustic Tar: Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself.
- Add waves: Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Before the pull
- Assign roles and movement for this encounter and difficulty.
- Confirm which abilities can be interrupted and which effects can be dispelled.
Mechanics reference
Caustic Tar
Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself.
Add waves
Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Phase plan and tactic
Caustic Tar
Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself.
Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself.
Add waves
Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Role notes
Tanks
- Follow the encounter-specific tanking and movement plan; this general reminder does not define tank swaps.
- Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself.
- Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Healers
- Assign healing and defensives. Do not assume that every boss effect can be dispelled.
- Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
DPS
- Follow this encounter’s target priorities. Interrupt only abilities confirmed to be interruptible.
- Pick up the prepared tar kegs and throw them at advancing enemies. During the boss phase, tar removes Vo'jak's Rising Speed; reapply it after Thousand Blades clears it. Do not stand in the tar yourself.
- Dodge Amberwing's bombardment and detonate Demolishers away from the party. Slow waves with tar before they reach the platform. Once Vo'jak joins, avoid Thousand Blades immediately after Dashing Strike.
Nerfs: what changed
- A separately sourced nerf or hotfix history is not yet provided for this encounter.
- Updated 2026-09-05.
Mists of Pandaria ClassicLevel 90Version scope
Encounter 3 / 4 · Siege of Niuzao Temple
General Pa’valak
Bulwark: Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers. Siege Explosive: Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
3/45 playersLevel 90
TL;DR: Bulwark: Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers. Siege Explosive: Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
Raid priorities
- Bulwark: Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers.
- Siege Explosive: Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
Before the pull
- Assign roles and movement for this encounter and difficulty.
- Confirm which abilities can be interrupted and which effects can be dispelled.
Mechanics reference
Bulwark
Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers.
Siege Explosive
Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
Phase plan and tactic
Bulwark
Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers.
Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers.
Siege Explosive
Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
Role notes
Tanks
- Follow the encounter-specific tanking and movement plan; this general reminder does not define tank swaps.
- Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers.
Healers
- Assign healing and defensives. Do not assume that every boss effect can be dispelled.
DPS
- Follow this encounter’s target priorities. Interrupt only abilities confirmed to be interruptible.
- Bulwark is the boss's damage-absorbing shield. Throw Siege Explosives at Pa'valak to break it while the tank picks up the soldiers.
- Pick up a fallen explosive before it arms and throw it at the boss or Mantid. If you cannot collect it safely in time, leave its blast area.
Nerfs: what changed
- A separately sourced nerf or hotfix history is not yet provided for this encounter.
- Updated 2026-09-05.
Mists of Pandaria ClassicLevel 90Version scope
Encounter 4 / 4 · Siege of Niuzao Temple
Wing Leader Ner’onok
Gusting Winds: When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel. Quick-Dry Resin: Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
4/45 playersLevel 90
TL;DR: Gusting Winds: When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel. Quick-Dry Resin: Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Raid priorities
- Gusting Winds: When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel.
- Quick-Dry Resin: Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Before the pull
- Assign roles and movement for this encounter and difficulty.
- Confirm which abilities can be interrupted and which effects can be dispelled.
Mechanics reference
Gusting Winds
When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel.
Quick-Dry Resin
Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Phase plan and tactic
Gusting Winds
When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel.
When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel.
Quick-Dry Resin
Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Role notes
Tanks
- Follow the encounter-specific tanking and movement plan; this general reminder does not define tank swaps.
- When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel.
- Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Healers
- Assign healing and defensives. Do not assume that every boss effect can be dispelled.
- Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
DPS
- Follow this encounter’s target priorities. Interrupt only abilities confirmed to be interruptible.
- When Ner'onok flies to the far end of the bridge, advance toward him and interrupt Gusting Winds as soon as you reach him. Avoid Caustic Pitch pools on the way; merely running into the wind does not end the channel.
- Jump while affected by Quick-Dry Resin to stop it hardening. Letting it finish prevents movement and actions; breaking free in time grants Invigorated.
Nerfs: what changed
- A separately sourced nerf or hotfix history is not yet provided for this encounter.
- Updated 2026-09-05.
Mists of Pandaria ClassicLevel 90Version scope
Sources and scope
Blizzard announcements provide content and release context; they do not establish every tactic on this page. Separate Encounter Journal links support the clarified mechanics.
- Blizzard — Mists of Pandaria Classic
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24204923/world-of-warcraft-mists-of-pandaria-classic-arrives-july-21 - Blizzard — Scenarios and Challenge Modes
news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24221824/scenarios-challenge-modes-in-mists-of-pandaria-classic - Blizzard — Mogu’shan Vaults
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24216437/mists-of-pandaria-classic-enter-the-mogushan-vaults-raid-31-july - Blizzard — Terrace of Endless Spring
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24223022/mists-of-pandaria-classic-enter-the-terrace-of-endless-spring-raid-now - Blizzard — The Thunder King
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24242434/mists-of-pandaria-classic-the-thunder-king-arrives-december-9 - Blizzard — Siege of Orgrimmar
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24264421/mists-of-pandaria-classic-the-siege-of-orgrimmar-update-arrives-june-2 - General Pa’valak · Encounter Journal (Wowhead MoP Classic)
www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=61485/general-pavalak - Vizier Jin’bak · Encounter Journal (Wowhead MoP Classic)
www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=61567/vizier-jinbak - Commander Vo’jak · Encounter Journal (Wowhead MoP Classic)
www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=61634/commander-vojak - Wing Leader Ner’onok · Encounter Journal (Wowhead MoP Classic)
www.wowhead.com/mop-classic/npc=62205/wing-leader-neronok
Updated 2026-09-05. The content update date is not a boss nerf or hotfix date.