Retail boss

Altairus

The immense storm wyrm Altairus maintains an unyielding vigil over the hovering platforms of the Vortex Pinnacle. The very energies of the storms pulse through this being, and he is said to command the wind currents that buffet the elemental fortress.

Abilities Loot

Abilities

What it does.

From the adventure guide, with tank, healer and damage notes.

Call the Wind

Altairus periodically calls to the wind, creating a constant wind in one of four cardinal directions. Depending on the direction of the wind, the player's location, and Altairus' location, the player receives either the Upwind of Altairus effect or the Downwind of Altairus effect.

Downwind of Altairus

Upwind of Altairus

Downburst

Twisting Winds

Altairus' platform fills with fast moving twisters. Any player that touches a twister is dealt 0 Nature damage and knocked straight up.

Chilling Breath

Biting Cold

Cold Front

Loot

What it drops.

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Altairus loot
Item	Slot	Type	Main stat
Amulet of Tender Breath	Neck	Armor	Intellect
Amulet of Tender Breath	Neck	Armor	Intellect
Mantle of Bestilled Winds	Shoulder	Leather	Intellect / Agility
Mantle of Bestilled Winds	Shoulder	Leather	Intellect / Agility
Billowing Skydrape	Back

Source

Where this data comes from.

Read from Blizzard's official World of Warcraft API.

Data from Blizzard’s official World of Warcraft API, retrieved Oct 5, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC. World of Warcraft and its game data are © Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. NeedBeforeGreed isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Blizzard.

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