The Scarlet Enclave raid officially launches April 10th, at 1pm PDT, as part of Season of Discovery Phase 8, and we now have a list of possible raid bosses players could encounter. Datamining from the Phase 8 PTR gives us a preview of the enemies inside this long-awaited raid. Here’s the rundown of some of the bosses set to appear in the Scarlet Enclave raid.
High General Beatrix
High General Beatrix previously aided players in the fight against Kel’Thuzad alongside the Argent Dawn. Her sudden shift to a raid boss suggests either betrayal or corruption by Balnazzar.
Scarlet Inquisitor Caldoran
Scarlet Inquisitor Caldoran, initially appearing helpful during Naxxramas, returns bitter and battle-scarred. Contrary to initial speculation, he no longer wields the Corrupted Ashbringer, as its storyline continues elsewhere.
Lilian Voss
Lilian Voss is a fan-favorite whose past will finally be revealed in the raid. Appearing as her living Scarlet Crusade self, her fight mechanics could include stealth, shadow-based teleportation, and powerful melee bursts. Her encounter might explain her tragic transformation into a Forsaken.
Beastmaster
This encounter involves a Scarlet Crusade beast handler controlling dangerous trained creatures. Expect heavy add mechanics involving waves of beasts such as plague hounds, ghouls, or possibly gryphons.
The Reborn Council
The Reborn Council suggests a multi-boss encounter involving resurrected Scarlet Crusade champions. Players may face undead versions of notable Scarlet figures, using resurrection mechanics and coordinated attacks, requiring precise raid management.
Mason
“Mason” refers to a siege warfare expert using a siege engine found in PTR files. This boss likely involves environmental hazards, AoE attacks, and possible vehicle-based phases. The encounter may take place around a Scarlet siege workshop, adding variety and spectacle.
Solistrasza
Solistrasza, a dragon with unclear motivations, attacks Light’s Hope Chapel and allies herself temporarily with the Scarlet Crusade. Mechanics likely include aerial attacks, frontal breaths, and potential phases involving Argent NPC support.
Balnazzar
Balnazzar, returning as the mastermind behind the Scarlet Crusade’s corruption, serves as the climactic final encounter. Expect a challenging multi-phase fight with shadow magic, mind control, summoning adds, and area denial mechanics. Defeating him will likely liberate the Scarlet Enclave once and for all, serving as an epic conclusion to Season of Discovery.
Prepare to face these bosses when Scarlet Enclave opens globally on April 10th, at 1pm PDT.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Scarlet Enclave raid release?
The Scarlet Enclave raid releases globally on April 10th, at 1 pm PDT.
Who is the final boss of the Scarlet Enclave raid?
The final boss is most likely Balnazzar, the dreadlord mastermind behind the Scarlet Crusade’s corruption.
Is Lilian Voss a raid boss in Scarlet Enclave?
Yes, Lilian Voss will most likely appear as her human Scarlet Crusader self, revealing her tragic backstory leading to her transformation into a Forsaken.
Are there vehicle-based encounters in the Scarlet Enclave raid?
There is a possibility that the boss encounter “Mason” involves siege warfare mechanics, likely featuring environmental hazards and vehicle phases.
Will there be dragon fights in the Scarlet Enclave raid?
Solistrasza is a dragon boss encounter, which could include the aerial attacks, breath mechanics, and possibly NPC assistance from the Argent Dawn.
Is High General Beatrix corrupted or willingly hostile?
It’s currently unclear if Beatrix has willingly turned hostile or is under the corrupt influence of Balnazzar.
