3/10/2007
The Nightbane encounter has gone through a number of changes since we started and completed it. Even as we farm it today Nightbane bares little resemblance to the encounter it once was. For one it’s easier, a lot easier, the minions he summons in phase two no longer have the area of effect fire damage. Without a Mage in the group to frost nova them in place it proved very challenging. The cast time on Nightbane’s fear was almost doubled, which is much more forgiving for the tank without fear ward. Lastly he just doesn’t hit as hard as he once did.
Ilterendi was the first guild on the Silvermoon server to down Nightbane. I have been to each kill since then and the one item I’ve wanted the most has not yet dropped. The Shield of Impenetrable Darkness was to replace my blue shield from Shadow Labs, but I’ve yet to see it. Such is my luck with random drops! Usually what happens is once you purchase an epic equivalent from a reputation and finish enchanting it the piece you really wanted finally drops. I’m holding out for as long as I can. Blizzard will not get the best of me!