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Pandarian champions are special rare mobs found wandering the continent of Pandaria. Attackable by both Alliance and Horde players, champions provide a tougher challenge than most, and drop special loot. Defeating Pandarian champions is the objective of the achievements Expansionicon mistsofpandaria [A Worthy Opponent], Expansionicon mistsofpandaria [Could We Find More Like That?] and Expansionicon mistsofpandaria [Glorious!]. There are 56 Pandarian champions in total.

Although not elites, champions have far more health than normal mobs. They also have a number of special abilities, and defeating them requires players to use more strategy than is usually required with other mobs. Champions' special attacks are extremely powerful, and can often defeat adventurers with just a few blows. With their massive health pools, defeating a champion usually takes some time, if the player can survive that long.

Notes[]

Champions' loot is fittingly exceptional. When defeated, each champion drops one of a number of pieces of rare armor, as well as having a reasonable chance of dropping a Inv misc bag 10 green [Small Bag of Goods] and/or a special item unique to that champion. These special items include epic weapons and leg armor, as well as trinkets, bags of items, and a number of unique rare items and trinkets, offering on-use effects ranging from fun (Inv misc flute 01 [Panflute of Pandaria], Inv musket 04 [Pandaren Firework Launcher]) to powerful (Inv relics idolofhealth [Overgrown Lilypad], Ability warrior bladestorm [Dynasty of Steel]).

The champion's zone determines both its level and the type of special item it has a chance to drop. Each zone also has a selection of rare armor from which the standard loot for all champions in that zone is chosen, with each zone's champions offering armor for a different slot.

Zone Level Special item Rare loot type (item level)
Jade Forest 85 Epic weapons Rare leg armor (400)
Valley of the Four Winds 86 Trinkets and items with on-use effects Rare hand armor (410)
Krasarang Wilds 87 Epic leg armor Rare head armor (420)
Kun-Lai Summit 88 Trinkets and items with on-use effects
Exception: Inv glove pvpwarlock e 01 [Forager's Gloves]
Rare wrist armor (430)
Townlong Steppes 89 Bags of items Rare neck slot items (440)
Dread Wastes 90 Trinkets and items with on-use effects Rare chest armor (440/450)
Vale of Eternal Blossoms 91 Trinkets and items with on-use effects Rare back armor (440)

Originally, all champion drops were unique to champions, and could not be obtained from any other source. However, with patch 5.2.0, certain mobs related to the Isle of Thunder storyline were introduced, with a chance to drop Inv misc bag enchantedmageweave [Big Bag of Zandalari Supplies]. These bags have a chance to drop the exact same items dropped from Inv misc bag enchantedmageweave [Big Bag of Mysteries], most notably including the epic weapon drops from the Jade Forest champions, and the epic leg armor drops from the Krasarang Wilds champions. While not unique to champions, Inv misc bag 10 green [Small Bag of Zandalari Supplies] (available from the same mobs) also drops the exact same items as Inv misc bag 10 green [Small Bag of Goods]. Patch 5.4.0 will also allow several previously unique champion items to drop from mobs on the Timeless Isle, as part of the achievement Inv misc bag 16 [Going To Need A Bigger Bag]. Whether further expansions will make other champion drops available from other sources remains to be seen.

The level requirement of epic gear drops matches that of the champion it dropped from - either 85 or 87 - while the level requirement for trinkets and items is either 1 or 85; all rare gear drops from champions require level 85. Most champion drops are bind on pickup, except for a few epic items which are bind on equip. There are a few exceptions: the Inv alchemy potion 04 [Elixir of Ancient Knowledge], which is bind to account; the Inv misc pipe 01 [Hozen Peace Pipe], which can be traded freely but has a level 90 requirement; and Lon the Bull, who is a level lower than the other champions in his zone. Inv mace 1h pandung c 01 [Ook-Breaker Mace] is also exceptional in that it is the special item dropped by both Mister Ferocious and Ferdinand - the only one to be shared between two champions.

Every major race on Pandaria has its champions: the hozen, jinyu, mantid, mogu, pandaren, saurok and yaungol are all represented among them. Champions' health and levels vary, but their capabilities are determined by their race, with all champions of that race sharing the same set of abilities. The exception is the mogu, who have two types: warriors and sorcerers. Each zone has 8 champions - one of each type - meaning there are 7 examples of each type of champion.

Champions vary in level between 85 and 91, with health pools as large as 4 million hit points. Some are neutral to players - until attacked - while most are hostile and will attack if players stray too close. Pandarian champions are immune to a number of crowd control effects, including fear effects, horror effects, Spell nature earthbind [Cyclone] and Spell shadow shadowworddominate [Mind Control]. However, they can be stunned, interrupted, disoriented, silenced, rooted, snared and knocked back.

For a list of loot offered by each champion, or for information on each type of champion's abilities and behavior, see the individual champion pages.

Champions[]

Name Type Lvl Zone Special item
Mob Aethis Jinyu 85 Jade Forest Inv mace 1h pandung c 02 [Pool-Stirrer]
Mob Ahone the Wanderer Pandaren 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv musket 04 [Pandaren Firework Launcher]
Mob Ai-Li Skymirror Pandaren 90 Dread Wastes Trade archaeology highbornesoulmirror [Ai-Li's Skymirror]
Mob Ai-Ran the Shifting Cloud Pandaren 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Inv misc volatileair [Essence of the Breeze]
Mob Arness the Scale Saurok 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pant mail reputation c 01 [Arness's Scaled Leggings]
Mob Blackhoof Yaungol 86 Valley of the Four Winds Inv misc horn 01 [Battle Horn]
Mob Bonobos Hozen 86 Valley of the Four Winds Inv misc food 24 [Magic Banana]
Mob Borginn Darkfist Mogu Sorcerer 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv crate 02 [Crate of Kidnapped Puppies]
Mob Cournith Waterstrider Jinyu 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pants cloth reputation c 01 [Courinth Waterstrider's Silken Finery]
Mob Dak the Breaker Yaungol 90 Dread Wastes Trade archaeology kaldoreiwindchimes [Yaungol Wind Chime]
Mob Eshelon Jinyu 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag 07 [Big Bag of Linens]
Mob Ferdinand Yaungol 85 Jade Forest Inv mace 1h pandung c 01 [Ook-Breaker Mace]
Mob Gaarn the Toxic Mogu Sorcerer 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pants cloth reputation c 01 [Gaarn's Leggings of Infestation]
Mob Gar'lok Mantid 90 Dread Wastes Inv jewelry ring 39 [Eternal Warrior's Sigil]
Mob Go-Kan Yaungol 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pant mail reputation c 01 [Go-Kan's Golden Trousers]
Mob Havak Mogu Warrior 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv stone 15 [Shard of Archstone]
Mob Ik-Ik the Nimble Hozen 90 Dread Wastes Inv misc throwingball 01 [Hozen Beach Ball]
Mob Jonn-Dar Mogu Warrior 86 Valley of the Four Winds Inv misc stonetablet 05 [Terracotta Fragment]
Mob Kah'tir Mogu Warrior 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag 12 [Big Bag of Arms]
Mob Kal'tik the Blight Mantid 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Ability druid galewinds [Bottled Tornado]
Mob Kang the Soul Thief Mogu Sorcerer 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Inv misc stonetablet 04 [Kang's Bindstone]
Mob Karr the Darkener Mogu Sorcerer 90 Dread Wastes Inv misc reforgedarchstone 01 [Imbued Jade Fragment]
Mob Korda Torros Yaungol 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv glove pvpwarlock e 01 [Forager's Gloves]
Mob Kor'nas Nightsavage Mogu Sorcerer 85 Jade Forest Inv staff 2h pandung c 02 [Darkstaff of Annihilation]
Mob Krax'ik Mantid 85 Jade Forest Inv axe 1h pandung c 01 [Needlefang Throatripper]
Mob Krol the Blade Mogu Warrior 90 Dread Wastes Inv alchemy potion 04 [Elixir of Ancient Knowledge]
Mob Lith'ik the Stalker Mantid 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag 16 [Big Bag of Jewels]
Mob Lon the Bull Yaungol 88 Townlong Steppes Achievement guildperk bountifulbags [Big Bag of Herbs]
Mob Major Nanners Hozen 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Ability hunter beastcall [Helpful Wikky's Whistle]
Mob Mister Ferocious Hozen 85 Jade Forest Inv mace 1h pandung c 01 [Ook-Breaker Mace]
Mob Moldo One-Eye Saurok 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Inv misc flute 01 [Panflute of Pandaria]
Mob Morgrinn Crackfang Mogu Warrior 85 Jade Forest Inv mace 2h pandung c 01 [Fangcracker Battlemace]
Mob Nalash Verdantis Jinyu 90 Dread Wastes Inv misc flute 01 [Hollow Reed]
Mob Nal'lak the Ripper Mantid 86 Valley of the Four Winds Ability warrior bladestorm [Dynasty of Steel]
Mob Nasra Spothide Pandaren 86 Valley of the Four Winds Spell lifegivingseed [Seed of Tranquil Growth]
Mob Nessos the Oracle Saurok 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv shield 18 [Hardened Shell]
Mob Norlaxx Mogu Sorcerer 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag enchantedmageweave [Big Bag of Mysteries]
Mob Omnis Grinlok Saurok 90 Dread Wastes Inv misc pelt 13 [Golden Fleece]
Mob Qu'nas Mogu Warrior 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pants plate reputation c 01 [Qu'nas' Apocryphal Legplates]
Mob Ruun Ghostpaw Pandaren 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pant leather reputation c 01 [Silent Leggings of the Ghostpaw]
Mob Sahn Tidehunter Jinyu 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Inv qiraj jewelglyphed [Aqua Jewel]
Mob Salyin Warscout Saurok 86 Valley of the Four Winds Inv banner 03 [Salyin Battle Banner]
Mob Sarnak Saurok 85 Jade Forest Inv bow 2h crossbow cataclysm b 01 [Fishsticker Crossbow]
Mob Scritch Hozen 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv misc pipe 01 [Hozen Peace Pipe]
Mob Sele'na Jinyu 86 Valley of the Four Winds Inv relics idolofhealth [Overgrown Lilypad]
Mob Siltriss the Sharpener Saurok 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag 29 [Big Bag of Skins]
Mob Ski'thik Mantid 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv misc enchantedpyriumrod [Rod of Ambershaping]
Mob Spriggin Hozen 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pant leather reputation c 01 [Spriggin's Sproggin' Leggin']
Mob Sulik'shor Mogu Sorcerer 86 Valley of the Four Winds Inv enchant voidcrystal [Crystal of Insanity]
Mob The Yowler Hozen 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag 10 green [Big Bag of Food]
Mob Torik-Ethis Mantid 87 Krasarang Wilds Inv pants plate reputation c 01 [Torik-Ethis' Bloodied Legguards]
Mob Urgolax Mogu Warrior 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Inv offhand pvealliance d 01 [Chalice of Secrets]
Mob Urobi the Walker Pandaren 85 Jade Forest Inv stave 2h 430nightelf c 01 [Pathwalker Greatstaff]
Mob Yorik Sharpeye Yaungol 91 Vale of Eternal Blossoms Inv misc cat trinket10 [Mr. Smite's Brass Compass]
Mob Yul Wildpaw Pandaren 89 Townlong Steppes Inv misc bag 14 [Big Bag of Wonders]
Mob Zai the Outcast Jinyu 88 Kun-Lai Summit Inv misc coin 14 [Farwater Conch]

Tips[]

The difficulty of overcoming champions varies depending on the type and level of both the champion and the player. Some types of champion are far harder for certain classes to defeat, and many require the use of interrupts and evasive manoeuvres throughout the fight. Learn the abilities and behaviour of each type, and how best to use your abilities against them.

Trivia[]

  • Each champion comes with a unique say emote, prompted upon engaging the champion in combat. However, champions rarely use these emotes, and it is possible to defeat a given champion several times without seeing their signature emote. Nonetheless, these quotes serve to add some unique character to each champion.
  • While each type of champion has its own strengths and weaknesses, saurok champions for some reason generally possess fewer hit points than other kinds. The difference increases by level: the level 85 saurok Sarnak's health is equal to that of the other Jade Forest champions, while the level 91 saurok Moldo One-Eye has only 85% of the health of the other champions in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.

See also[]

Patch changes[]

  • Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.4.0 (2013-09-10): Rare mobs in Pandaria are now marked with a Iconsmall-obj43 on the minimap.
  • Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.3.0 (2013-05-21): All champions now have a rare chance of dropping Blood-Soaked Invitation.
  • Mists of Pandaria Hotfix (2013-01-14): Various Hozen rare spawns can now be slain appropriately.
  • Mists of Pandaria Hotfix (2012-12-10): Various Hozen rare spawn creatures are now less likely to evade and despawn.
  • Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): All Pandarian champions and related achievements added.

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