I. Overview of the Wrath of Ironfang Update

The Wrath of Ironfang expansion introduces:

Ironfang Citadel Raid (12-player, Lv. 60+)

New item sets: Steelhowl and Fangbreaker's Legacy

Legendary accessory upgrades

Martial Tome enhancements (Lv. 60 Capstone Skills)

New achievement lines tied to raid performance

Set in the rust-shrouded Ashen Wastes, Ironfang Citadel is a corrupted fortress housing the mechanical beast Ironfang—once a guardian golem, now warped by unsealed demonic chi. Defeating Ironfang is essential to halt the spread of the Steel Plague affecting the land.

II. Entry Requirements and Preparation

To access the raid:

Character Level: 60

Recommended Gear Score: 1100+

Faction: Must have completed the “Ember of Rebellion” story arc

Preparation Tips:

Chi Resistance Potions – Reduce damage from DoT effects.

Steelbreaker Talisman – Drops from pre-raid mobs; provides 10% mitigation against mechanical bosses.

Guild Formations – Optimized 12-man raid groups benefit from coordinated CC rotations and tanking strategies.

Buff Food – Use Ashen Roast (+15% Chi Resistance, +3000 HP) before entering.

III. Boss Mechanics: Ironfang, the Steel-Tyrant

Ironfang is a three-phase boss that tests coordination, reaction speed, and raid DPS output.

Phase 1: Steelwind Assault (100% – 70%)

Iron Slam: Wide frontal cone. Tank-only. Use iframe or block.

Rust Quake: Random-target AoE quake. Affects 3 non-tanks. Healers must cleanse rust stacks.

Magnet Core (80%): Pulls all players inward, then explodes. Use backdash or teleport to avoid.

Tank Role: Maintain aggro, face Ironfang away from group.

Healer Role: Use Iron Veil to cleanse stacks of "Rusting Chi" before it triggers a DoT.