WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Phase 6 Naxxramas Raid Preparation Guide - 7 Tips
Posted: Sep 03, 2025 Views: 33
Warriors, WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Phase 6 is currently scheduled to release on September 25, 2025. The final phase of Anniversary Server is finally here! With the arrival of Phase 6, the most brutal raid in Vanilla WoW will officially open: Naxxramas!
All hardcore WoW Classic players know how dangerous this raid can be. If you want to survive this PvE event, now is the perfect time to prepare!
Whether you want to be the first in your guild to defeat Kel'Thuzad, or simply want to avoid being crushed by his minions, this guide will help you on your path to conquering Naxxramas. Let's get started!
1. Attunements
To enter Naxxramas, you must first complete Attunement quest, which means you need to be in good standing with Argent Dawn faction.
If you've reached Exalted, entry is completely free. If you've reached Revered, completing Attunement quest is still relatively easy, requiring only two Arcane Crystals, one Nexus Crystal, and 30 WoW 20th Anniversary Gold.
But if you're stuck at Honored stage, you'll need to farm a significant amount of expensive materials to enter. Specifically, you'll need 60 gold, five Arcane Crystals, two Nexus Crystals, and a Righteous Orb.
Please note that if you haven't reached Honored stage yet, you won't be able to enter at all. So, while you're still in Phase 5 and there's still time, start farming Stratholme and Scholomance to prepare the materials.
2. Prepare Materials
As usual, the next big thing we need to do is gather the materials needed for potions and flasks. You'll need some common herbs like Dreamfoil and Black Lotus, but Naxxramas also has some unique requirements.
Most notably, you should start stockpiling Greater Frost Protection Potions for Sapphiron and Greater Shadow Protection Potions for Loatheb. This means you'll need plenty of Elemental Water and Shadow Oil.
So, you should either start exploring Scarlet Monastery Graveyard a few times now or stock up while the materials are relatively cost-effective, as these items will see a significant increase in value after Phase 6 releases.
3. Increase Frost Resistance
Next, we think you need to increase your Frost Resistance before embarking on a Naxxramas raid. You really need it.
In Naxxramas, players will face off against the undead frost wyrm, Sapphiron. To balance this encounter, the developers have provided players with gear with strong Frost Resistance.
Additionally, WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Phase 6 introduces many new crafting patterns. This means you'll need a variety of materials to craft these items, depending on your armor tier.
Needless to say, the value of these items will skyrocket when Phase 6 begins. So, start farming now, or be prepared to invest a significant amount of WoW 20th gold to unlock the final phase.
4. Crafting Class Sets
Similar to Ahn'Qiraj's class sets, Naxxramas Tier 3 Armor Set doesn't drop out of thin air. You'll need tokens earned from bosses and Warorn Scraps from raids.
In addition, crafting this set requires a large number of high-end crafting materials, including Arcanite Bars, Cured Rugged Hide, Arcane Crystals, Nexus Crystals, and Mooncloth. Some classes may require dozens of these materials for a single item.
While the prices of these crafting materials are relatively low now, they're sure to skyrocket once Naxxramas begins. So, stock up on the gear you need now, and consider stocking up on extra gear while you're at it, as you should be able to resell that extra gear later for a ton of WoW 20th Anniversary Gold!
5. Farm Zul'Gurub And AQ20
While waiting for Phase 6 to open, don't forget to run Zul'Gurub and AQ20 every reset. Why?
Two reasons: to pursue Zul'Gurub's Primal Hakkari Idol and the increased spell rank offered by AQ20.
Primal Hakkari Idol can be used on Head and Leg Enchants. The resulting enchants are considered powerful and can keep many classes in top form throughout the game's content cycle.
AQ20 is easier, as the bosses there drop three new spell rank books for each class, boosting the effectiveness of your key skills.
Both raids have short lockout periods, so you can run them multiple times a week until you've collected all the items you need. So, while you wait for Naxxramas to open, start gathering all your items now.
6. Tank Tips
Now, a quick tip for all you warriors out there: start farming your tank set as soon as possible, and make sure to get Nat Pagle's Broken Reel from Gahz'ranka in Zul'Gurub as soon as possible.
This is because Four Horseman encounter in Naxxramas raid requires eight tanks, and every warrior needs to be able to step up and kill the boss when needed, and having a consistent taunt is crucial. The more prepared you are, the better your chances of beating the final encounter in Military Wing of Naxxramas.
7. Learn The Boss Guides
Finally, if you're not already a seasoned player, start studying Naxxramas boss fights.
Now, as the final tier in vanilla WoW, the boss fights that follow are no joke. The mechanics are much more complex, and some bosses can wipe out your team with just one mistake. So, do yourself a favor and start studying the relevant boss guides as soon as possible.
Regardless, you should start preparing for Naxxramas raid now. From stocking up on consumables, to increasing your gear's resistances, to studying boss guides, every bit of preparation you do now will make your journey into Phase 6 easier and give you a better chance of victory!
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