Emerald Nightmare (instance)

Emerald Nightmare is located in Val'sharah with its source being located at the tainted World Tree, Shaladrassil. From here the Nightmare Lord Xavius and his loyal satyr spread the corruption across both Emerald Dream and the physical world.
This instance opened on September 20th, 2016. Mythic difficulty and Raid Finder wing 1 opened on September 27th, 2016. Raid Finder wing 2 opened on October 4, 2016 (one week earlier than had been previously scheduled). The final Raid Finder wing opened on October 18, 2016.
==Adventure Guide==
The Emerald Dream was created by the titans as a blueprint for Azeroth itself - a verdant and perfect mirror that reflects the state of nature had it remained unspoiled by so-called civilization. For many years, the druids and keepers who are closest to nature have noticed signs of an unsettling presence stirring within the Dream. Spurred on by the Legion and Nightmare Lord Xavius, that creeping corruption has now burst forth, and will engulf all of Azeroth if it is not rooted out at its source.
==Encounters==
;Darkbough
To cleanse the Nightmare, the brave must ascend the great tree Shaladrassil, where the veil of dreams is thinnest.
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;Tormented Guardians
The Nightmare's sway is greatest over those closest to nature, clouding the minds of her stalwart protectors with fear and rage.
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;Rift of Aln
Deep within this dark and formless expanse, where reality shifts and the senses deceive, the Nightmare Lord awaits.
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==Maps and subregions==
===Maps===
VZ-Emerald Nightmare.jpg|Clutch of Corruption
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s1.jpg|Core of the Nightmare
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s2.jpg|Mulgore
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s3.jpg|Un'Goro Crater
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s4.jpg|Emerald Dreamway
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s5.jpg|Ashenvale
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s6.jpg|The Hinterlands
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s7.jpg|Duskwood
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s8.jpg|Feralas
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s9.jpg|Grizzly Hills
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s10.jpg|Moonglade
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s11.jpg|Rift of Aln
VZ-Emerald Nightmare-s12.jpg|Emerald Dream
===Subregions===
* Clutch of Corruption: At the base of Shaladrassil, the withered husk of the once proud green dragon Nythendra remains guarding access to the Nightmare-corrupted Dream.
* Core of the Nightmare: The Nightmare bleeds out into Azeroth, warping reality. Heroes will need to enter the Nightmare portals and cleanse the corruption sealing off access to the deeper depths.
* Nightmare Grizzly Hills: Overlooking a dark and twisted Grizzly Hills, the wild god Ursoc waits to dispatch the enemies of his new master.
* Nightmare Un'Goro Crater: A darkness grows in the middle of the jungles of this titan-shaped crater, the heart of corruption known as Il'gynoth beats from within a Nightmare-twisted world tree.
* Nightmare Mulgore: Under the shadows of a broken mesa, the tormented soul of Elerethe Renferal lurks, spreading her webs of destruction as she finishes preparations to destroy those she feels betrayed her.
* Emerald Dreamway: This once pristine glade has been completely consumed by the Nightmare thanks to the corrupting influence of Ysondre and the spirits of her companions, the Dragons of Nightmare. The way must be cleared if there is any hope of stopping the Nightmare's spread into Azeroth.
* Nightmare Moonglade: The most sacred place in the Dream warps and collapses under the veil of the Nightmare, further harmed by the active corrupting influence of the demi-god Cenarius.
* Rift of Aln: An endless abyss. Half formed, infinite darkness. This is the true soul of the Nightmare. This is the ultimate fate of Azeroth should her heroes fail to stop the Nightmare Lord.
* The Emerald Dream: A pristine, untouched source of pure life. Can the veils of Nightmare be parted enough to find the path to this serene paradise?
==Opening dates==
Date opened (US) 	Difficulty 	Wing/bosses
September 20, 2016	Normal & Heroic	All
September 27, 2016	Mythic 	All
September 27, 2016	Raid Finder 	Darkbough
(Nythendra, Il'gynoth, Heart of Corruption, Elerethe Renferal)
October 11, 2016 	Raid Finder 	Tormented Guardians
(Ursoc, Dragons of Nightmare, Cenarius)
October 25, 2016 	Raid Finder 	Rift of Aln (achievement)
(Xavius)
==Getting there==
Fly to Starsong Refuge in Val'sharah, and follow the road towards Shala'nir. The entrance to the raid is to the left over a series of bridges.
==Achievements==
* Darkbough
** Buggy Fight
** Took the Red Eye Down
** Webbing Crashers
* Tormented Guardians
** Scare Bear
** Imagined Dragons World Tour
** Use the Force(s)
* Rift of Aln (achievement)
** I Attack the Darkness
* Mythic: Nythendra
* Mythic: Il'gynoth
* Mythic: Elerethe Renferal
* Mythic: Ursoc
* Mythic: Dragons of Nightmare
* Mythic: Cenarius
* Mythic: Xavius
** Ahead of the Curve: Xavius
** Cutting Edge: Xavius
** The Emerald Nightmare Guild Run
** Mythic: Xavius Guild Run
** Realm First! Xavius
==Loot==
Darkbough	Darkbough	Darkbough
Boss 	Item 	Type
 	 	Shadow Artifact Relic
 	 	Holy Artifact Relic
 	 	Life Artifact Relic
 	 	Frost Artifact Relic
 	 	Mail helmet
 	 	Cloth shoulders
 	 	Plate chest
 	 	Plate bracers
 	 	Mail belt
 	 	Leather belt
 	 	Leather boots
 	 	Ring
 	 	Melee DPS trinket
 	 	Caster DPSAlso drops for Enhancement shaman. trinket
 	 	Fel Artifact Relic
 	 	Iron Artifact Relic
 	 	Blood Artifact Relic
 	 	Leather helmet
 	 	Plate helmet
 	 	Cloak
 	 	Mail chest
 	 	Leather bracers
 	 	Cloth belt
 	 	Cloth leggings
 	 	Plate leggings
 	 	Mail boots
 	 	Healer trinket
 	 	Ranged DPS trinket
 	 	Frost Artifact Relic
 	 	Blood Artifact Relic
 	 	Holy Artifact Relic
 	 	Fire Artifact Relic
 	 	Cloth helmet
 	 	Leather shoulders
 	 	Plate shoulders
 	 	Cloth bracers
 	 	Leather gloves
 	 	Mail gloves
 	 	Plate belt
 	 	Mail leggings
 	 	Ring
 	 	Tank trinket
 	 	Melee DPS trinket
 	 	Caster DPS trinket
Tormented Guardians	Tormented Guardians 	Tormented Guardians
Boss 	Item 	Type
 	 	Blood Artifact Relic
 	 	Storm Artifact Relic
 	 	Iron Artifact Relic
 	 	Necklace
 	 	Mail shoulders
 	 	Leather chest
 	 	Cloth bracers
 	 	Mail bracers
 	 	Plate gloves
 	 	Leather leggings
 	 	Cloth boots
 	 	Plate boots
 	 	Agility DPS trinket
 	 	Healer trinket
 	 	Tank trinket
 	 	Strength DPS trinket
 	 	Life Artifact Relic
 	 	Arcane Artifact Relic
 	 	Shadow Artifact Relic
 	 	Leather helmet
 	 	Cloth chest
 	 	Plate chest
 	 	Plate bracers
 	 	Leather bracers
 	 	Mail gloves
 	 	Cloth gloves
 	 	Mail boots
 	 	Ring
 	 	Tank trinket
 	 	Ranged DPS trinket
 	 	Healer trinket
 	Breath of the Undying Serpent	Artifact appearance
 	 	Life Artifact Relic
 	 	Holy Artifact Relic
 	 	Storm Artifact Relic
 	 	Plate helmet
 	 	Cloth shoulders
 	 	Mail shoulders
 	 	Cloak
 	 	Leather chest
 	 	Plate gloves
 	 	Leather belt
 	 	Mail belt
 	 	Cloth boots
 	 	Healer trinket
 	 	Melee trinket
Rift of Aln	Rift of Aln 	Rift of Aln
Boss 	Item 	Type
 	 	Fel Artifact Relic
 	 	Arcane Artifact Relic
 	 	Fire Artifact Relic
 	Illusion: Nightmare	Weapon illusion
 	 	Shadow Artifact Relic
 	 	Cloth helmet
 	 	Necklace
 	 	Plate shoulders
 	 	Cloth chest
 	 	Mail bracers
 	 	Plate belt
 	 	Mail leggings
 	 	Leather leggings
 	 	Leather boots
 	 	Ring
 	 	Caster DPS trinket
 	 	Tank trinket
==Patch changes==
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==External links==
	
 
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