The War Within Patch 11.2 Manaforge Omega raid guide
Manaforge Omega is the final raid in The War Within, arriving with Patch 11.2. Here’s everything we know so far about this climactic raid and its final boss, Dimensius.
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Key takeaways
- Manaforge Omega is the final raid of The War Within, featuring 8 bosses and launching with Season 3.
- Dimensius is the climactic final boss, with mechanics that reshape space, gravity, and reality itself.
- The raid is divided into three wings and includes one optional boss—The Soul Hunters.
- Players need the Reshii Wraps artifact cloak to enter the raid and access its power-enhancing systems.
- Check this guide for unique raid achievements, a loot table, and a renown track with powerful raid-wide bonuses.
Manaforge Omega is the final raid in The War Within and will launch with Ghosts of K’aresh Patch 11.2. With eight bosses, a unique entry system, and some of the most intense mechanics seen so far, this raid challenges players to survive against massive threats and rising void energy. From the first encounter to the final battle against Dimensius, everything builds up to one last fight that could decide the fate of reality. Here’s a full overview of what to expect inside.
We’ll update this guide as more information about Manaforge Omega becomes available, so stay tuned.
Patch 11.2 raid release date
Manaforge Omega will launch with the start of Season 3, one week after the release of Patch 11.2. While the exact release date for Patch 11.2 hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected to go live in August 2025.
Normal, Heroic, and Mythic difficulties will all be available on day one, while Raid Finder wings will unlock gradually, week by week, starting with Season 3.
Manaforge Omega overview
Manaforge Omega is the final raid of The War Within, featuring 8 bosses and culminating in an epic battle against the biggest boss in WoW history Dimensius.
The only way to enter Manaforge Omega is by using the Reshii Wraps, an artifact cloak that enables phase diving and travel in pure energy form. Learn more in our full Reshii Wraps guide.
Here’s what the Adventure Guide reveals about Manaforge Omega:
“Manaforge Omega, built to harness arcane power from the wastes of K’aresh, now hums with a sinister radiance. Within it, Nexus-King Salhadaar attempts to reawaken Dimensius, the All-Devouring, in a bid for ultimate power. The champions of Azeroth must disrupt Manaforge Omega’s operations or else risk a reborn Dimensius feasting on reality itself.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
Manaforge Omega map
Manaforge Omega is divided into three sections, each containing four layers or rooms, which you can explore here. This structure mainly applies to Raid Finder, as players on other difficulties can move freely between wings after clearing the bosses.
Here is the Manaforge Omega Wing 2 layout:
Check the Manaforge Omega Wing 3 layout with the final raid encounters:
Manaforge Omega bosses
Manaforge Omega features 8 bosses. One of them (The Soul Hunters) is optional and can be skipped. This marks the first optional raid boss since Ulduar in Wrath of the Lich King. Let’s take a closer look at each boss encounter.
Plexus Sentinel boss
The Plexus Sentinel patrols the massive machinery of Manaforge Omega, acting as the first line of defense. Its duty is to ensure that energy drawn from the shattered world of K’aresh is perfectly filtered before reaching the manaforge’s core. Any impurities must be neutralized. All contaminants must be destroyed.
Loom’ithar boss
“Careful genetic modification has engendered in this beast an exquisitely-rare sensitivity to magical energies. Purpose-bred for the ability to infuse arcane energy into its prodigious silk weaving, it creates “living silk” perfect for the Soulbinder to use in binding Shadowguards.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
In this chaotic two-phase battle with Loom’ithar, a monstrous silkbeast that guards its lair with deadly threads and unstable arcane energy. The arena itself becomes a shifting web of danger as players break through collapsing rings, dodge volatile bursts, and outrun choking silk. At half health, the creature violently tears itself in two, pouring raw arcane ichor across the battlefield and unleashing even more furious attacks. The second phase is a frantic survival challenge as the beast rampages freely, shedding its own magical essence and dragging players into the storm of its final, unhinged rage.
Soulbinder Naazindhri boss
“Without Soulbinder Naazindhri, the immense army of the Shadowguard would not exist. Coaxing the souls of ethereals out of the Twisting Nether, the Soulbinder binds them in living silk and in purpose to serve the Shadowguard. While using the Shadowguard to defend herself, she also considers them her children. Slaying them will only focus her ire.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
Within a chamber powered by the twisted Soul Machine, lost K’areshi spirits are painfully reforged into Ethereal servants, only to be discarded once they outlive their purpose. As the Soulbinder floods the arena with volatile energy and corrupted silk, players must dodge devastating soul-shattering orbs, interrupt deadly rituals, and face waves of empowered spirits seeking rebirth. Chaos erupts as binding machines overload, allies erupt with unstable energy, and the battlefield is torn between creation and annihilation.
Forgeweaver Araz boss
“Using powerful sigils and technospells, Forgeweaver Araz controls the flow of energy from the forge into Dimensius, feeding the void lord to bring him into our plane. An ardent follower of the All-Devouring, he strives to see his work through, at all costs.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
The battle against Forgeweaver Araz is a relentless struggle to stop a deadly ritual. Drawing power from his enemies, Araz feeds the Manaforge in a desperate attempt to empower Dimensius. As energy surges through arcane collectors and echoes of Araz mirror his attacks, the arena becomes a warzone of unstable magic, pulsing forges, and surging manifestations. When the ritual is disrupted, Araz sacrifices his own essence, tearing open a rift to the Void. The final phase is a chaotic descent into darkness, where players are pulled toward a growing singularity while fending off empowered void creatures and the last violent eruptions of the forge.
The Soul Hunters boss
“Adarus, now a demon hunter brimming with barely-contained abyssal power, seeks to devour the void energy surrounding Manaforge Omega. His deadly allies, Ilyssa Darksorrow and Velaryn Bloodwrath, have joined Adarus in pursuit of larger prey. Together, they will destroy all who oppose them, leaving nothing but chaos in their wake.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
The Soul Hunters encounter is a three-part battle where Adarus, Velaryn, and Ilyssa each bring their own deadly power to the fight. Adarus warps reality with Void energy, marking players for torment while his shadows tear the ground apart. Velaryn, driven by fury, sears the battlefield with eye beams and deadly hunts, punishing anyone in her path with fire and chaos. Ilyssa rips souls from her enemies, turning their essence into explosive fuel. As their fury builds, each Demon Hunter unleashes their Metamorphosis, plunging the arena into a storm of Void, flame, and soul-rending torment. Survival demands perfect coordination, quick reactions, and the will to endure overwhelming pain.
Fractillus boss
“An elemental born of the crags and dunes surrounding the Manaforge, Fractillus guards his domain by harnessing the power of the biting sands and hardened glass of the inhospitable wastes.
— WoW Adventure Guide
The encounter with Fractillus is a chaotic test of positioning, timing, and spatial awareness. As this crystalline void titan pounds the ground, it summons jagged crystal walls that erupt behind players, setting traps across the arena. These Nexuses explode violently when shattered, launching deadly shrapnel and void-infused energy in all directions. At peak energy, Fractillus unleashes a devastating backhand that hurls players into the very crystals they hoped to avoid. With the ground shaking from Entropic Shockwaves and bodies turning to crystal mid-fight, every move must be precise or risk being shattered in a storm of void and stone.
Nexus-King Salhadaar boss
“Once the ruler of K’aresh and sworn to defeat Dimensius, Nexus-King Salhadaar reveals that he formed a pact with the very being that shattered his homeworld. Atop his Royal Voidwing, Salhadaar commands the Shadowguard to ensure the return of his master, Dimensius.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
The multiphase battle against Nexus-King Salhadaar filled with void corruption, regal commands, and cosmic devastation. At first, he tests players’ loyalty with dark oaths, turning the weak into thralls or condemning them to be torn apart by his draconic Voidwing. As the fight progresses, Salhadaar merges with his mount, raining destruction from the skies while conjuring stars and shadows to tear the battlefield apart. In the final phase, with the world shrouded in twilight, Salhadaar unleashes apocalyptic force, summoning orbiting Dark Stars, launching galactic strikes, and calling forth star-shattering images of himself.
Dimensius, the All-Devouring boss
“Deep within Manaforge Omega, Dimensius the All-Devouring and destroyer of K’aresh is slowly waking as his devoted ethereal followers use the Dark Heart to give him sustenance. If they succeed, they will unleash a being of unfathomable power that could destroy the very fabric of reality.”
— WoW Adventure Guide
The final confrontation with Dimensius is a massive, universe-shaking battle that pushes every limit of coordination, survival, and scale. From the first moment, he attempts to devour the raid in a gravitational collapse, forcing players to manage their mass, positioning, and movement with pinpoint precision. As the fight unfolds, Dimensius tears open the cosmos, reverses gravity, rains antimatter, and unleashes black holes that annihilate anything they touch. When his health fails, he drags players into the Dark Heart, a swirling void where you must fly to survive, dodging collapsing stars and shattered worlds. Just when escape seems near, Dimensius enters his final phase, summoning Voidstars, warping space, and preparing a Supernova that could end all life. The reality itself will collapse if you fail.
Manaforge Omega renown track
Manaforge Omega renown track is called Manaforge Vandals. It has a cap of 15 ranks, and the raid buff it provides maxes out at 15%. Here is all the Manaforge Omega renown track effects:
| Number | Name | Effect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet the Vandals | Vendors & Auctioneer are now available at Shadow Point. | Auctioneer and Vendors Unlocked |
| 1 | Welcome to the Resistance | You have begun to gain renown with the Manaforge Vandals. | Manaforge Vandals Renown Unlocked |
| 2 | Head Hunting: Loom’ithar | Defeating Loom’ithar will grant you a spool of Loombeast Silk, which can be used to fashion Cloak Appearances at Shadow Point. | Loom’ithar Silk Available |
| 2 | Weave of Absence | Loom’ithar will drop extra Loombeast Silk when defeated. | Loom’ithar Silk Drops Unlocked |
| 3 | Speed Siphoner I | Siphon the essence of non-boss enemies you defeat, increasing your movement speed by 15% for a short duration afterwards. | Speed Boost Unlocked |
| 3 | Manaforge Hacking I | Gain access to Arcane Flow Control for the Cultivation Chambers and The Unbound Vault, allowing you to weaken non-boss enemies nearby. | Manaforge Hacking Unlocked |
| 4 | The Bell’s Toll | Speak to Xo’turu at Shadow Point to be issued a Shadowguard Translocator, which projects your soul to Shadow Point when used inside Manaforge Omega. The magic lingers only briefly before forcibly ripping your soul back through the portal. | Teleporter Unlocked |
| 4 | Behind Enemy Lines I | While inside Manaforge Omega, your Warband’s damage and healing is increased by 3%. | Damage and Healing Increased |
| 5 | Papers, Please | After defeating Nexus-King Salhadaar, Xo’turu at Shadow Point will help you forge Shadowguard Credentials. These will allow entry to the docks beneath Manaforge Omega, allowing you to begin your assault further inside. | Raid Skip Unlocked |
| 6 | Shroud and Proud | The secondary stats of your Reshii Wraps are increased while inside Manaforge Omega. | Reshii Wraps Improved |
| 6 | Attuned to the Aether | Speak to Xo’ropo at Shadow Point to further enhance your resonance with the Reshii, increasing the effectiveness of your Enchantments and Mana Oils while inside Manaforge Omega. | Enchantments and Mana Oils Empowered |
| 7 | Behind Enemy Lines II | While inside Manaforge Omega, your Warband’s damage and healing is increased by 6%. | Damage and Healing Increased |
| 7 | Manaforge Hacking II | Extends Arcane Flow Control access to the Technomancers’ Terrace, allowing you to weaken non-boss enemies nearby. | Manaforge Hacking Improved |
| 8 | Tools of the Trade Secrets | Ko’ropo at Shadow Point will bestow upon you new Enchanting, Engineering, and Inscription recipes. | Professions Recipes Available |
| 8 | Manaforged Instruments | Forgeweaver Araz now has a chance to drop Manaforged Instruments, a reagent necessary to craft Manaforge-related recipes. | Professions Reagent Available |
| 8 | Glide or Die | You may obtain the Vandal’s Gearglider from Ba’choso at Shadow Point. | Mount Available |
| 8 | A Curious Companion | Zo’ya, the furtive purrkin at Shadow Point, has warmed up to you and wishes to follow you. | Pet Available |
| 9 | Head Hunting: The Soul Hunters | Defeating The Soul Hunters will grant you three Soulgorged Augment Runes, void-touched Augment Runes which do not expire on death. | Soulgorged Runes Available |
| 9 | Climbing the Ladder | The Soul Hunters have a chance to drop three additional Soulgorged Augment Runes when defeated. | Soulgorged Rune Drops Unlocked |
| 10 | Speed Siphoner II | Upgrade the power of your Speed Siphoner, increasing your movement speed by 45% for a short duration after defeating non-boss enemies in Manaforge Omega. | Speed Boost Improved |
| 10 | Behind Enemy Lines III | While inside Manaforge Omega, your Warband’s damage and healing is increased by 9%. | Damage and Healing Increased |
| 11 | Manaforge Hacking III | Extends Arcane Flow Control access to The Shadow Docks, allowing you to weaken non-boss enemies nearby. Additionally, all consoles can now be activated in tandem. | Manaforge Hacking Improved |
| 11 | Head Hunting: Horrors of the Forge | Elite ‘Lieutenant’ enemies inside Manaforge Omega now have a chance to drop Warbound items when defeated each week. | Warbound Drops Unlocked |
| 12 | Head Hunting: Nexus-King Salhadaar | Defeating Nexus-King Salhadaar will give you an Ethereal Essence Sliver, which can be traded for a cosmetic appearance of your choice at Shadow Point. | Transmog Token Unlocked |
| 12 | Heavy is the Crown | Nexus-King Salhadaar has a chance to drop additional Ethereal Essence Slivers when defeated. | Transmog Token Drops Available |
| 13 | Behind Enemy Lines IV | While inside Manaforge Omega, your Warband’s damage and healing is increased by 12%. | Damage and Healing Increased |
| 13 | Looker Gaz’kreth Jr. | Looker, descendent of the slain Watcher Gaz’kreth, seeks revenge. Or to join you. Zo’turu at Shadow Point will put you in touch. | Baby Observer Pet Available |
| 14 | Alpha and Omega | Repelling Dimensius from manifesting his full might has earned you the title ‘Star Savior’. | Title Unlocked |
| 14 | The Bone Freezer | Speak to Zo’turu at Shadow Point to obtain The Bone Freezer as a mount. | Mount Available |
| 15 | Behind Enemy Lines V | While inside Manaforge Omega, your Warband’s damage and healing is increased by 15%. | Damage and Healing Increased |
| 15 | Into the Infinite | Gain the ability to teleport to Manaforge Omega whenever you wish. | Raid Portal Unlocked |
Manaforge Omega loot
Here is the Manaforge Omega raid item level table across all difficulties:
| Difficulty | 1-2 bosses | 3-4 bosses | 5-6 bosses | 7-8 bosses | Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raid Finder | 668 | 671 | 674 | 677 | 684 |
| Normal | 681 | 684 | 687 | 690 | 697 |
| Heroic | 694 | 697 | 900 | 703 | 710 |
| Mythic | 707 | 710 | 713 | 716 | 723 |
Be sure to check out the new Season 3 Tier sets, which can be earned in the Manaforge Omega raid.
PTR data reveals a wide range of loot from Manaforge Omega. Once Patch 11.2 goes live, we’ll compile a full Manaforge Omega loot table. For now, here’s a look at Manaforge Omega trinkets:
- Soulbinder’s Embrace
- Diamantine Voidcore
- Loom’ithar’s Living Silk
- Eradicating Arcanocore
- Astral Antenna
- Unyielding Netherprism
- Sigil of the Cosmic Hunt
- Naazindhri’s Mystic Lash
- Screams of a Forgotten Sky
- Nexus-King’s Command
- Brand of Ceaseless Ire
- Araz’s Ritual Forge
- Araz’s Ritual Forge
- All-Devouring Nucleus
Also check the new Curio System in Manaforge Omega.
Manaforge Omega achievements
So far, we know of 25 character achievements available in the Manaforge Omega raid. Here’s the list of unique achievements:
| Achievement | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Breaking the Fourth Wall | Defeat Fractillus after destroying a fourth wall 20 times in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficulty or higher. |
| Cheat Mea | lDefeat Forgeweaver Araz after feeding a Forged Echo to the Dark Singularity in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficulty or higher. |
| Defying Gravity | Defeat Dimensius, the All-Devouring after allowing every member of your raid to be hit by Reverse Gravity at least once on Normal difficulty or higher. |
| I See… Absolutely Nothing | Defeat the Soul Hunters after all players have worn Adarus’ spare blindfold at least 4 times in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficulty or higher. |
| Mother of All Tantrums | Defeat the Soul Hunters after all players have worn Adarus’ spare blindfold at least 4 times in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficulty or higher. |
| Of Mice and Manaforges | Defeat the Plexus Sentinel after saving all mice from atomization in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficuty or higher. |
| Swing and a Miss | Defeat Nexus-King Salhadaar without any Dark Stars being hit by Starkiller Swing in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficulty or higher. |
| Time to Vote! Cute or Scary? | Defeat Loom’ithar after everyone decides whether they would rather /cower from it or /cuddle it before starting the battle in Manaforge Omega on Normal difficulty or higher. |
Manaforge Omega is packed with intense boss fights, unique mechanics, and major story moments. With Dimensius at the center of it all, this final raid in Patch 11.2 is a true test for any group. We’ll continue updating this guide as more details come in, so check back soon and get ready for everything this raid has to offer.
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