Retail boss

Edwin VanCleef

Formerly the leader of the Stonemasons Guild, disputes with the House of Nobles led VanCleef to leave Stormwind City and create the Defias Brotherhood. VanCleef then claimed the Deadmines as a base of operations to construct the juggernaut that would begin his retribution.

Abilities Loot

Abilities

What it does.

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

Rupture

VanCleef stabs his target, inflicting 0 Physical damage every 2 sec for 10 sec.

Shadowstep

VanCleef steps into the shadows, reappearing behind a random enemy and stabbing them in the back for 125 Physical damage. VanCleef fixates on his target for 2 sec.

VanCleef's Allies

At 50% health, VanCleef calls for aid from nearby thugs in the shadows.

Defias Blackguard

VanCleef's thugs gang up on any who oppose the Brotherhood.

Rupture

The Blackguard stabs their target, inflicting 0 Physical damage every 2 sec for 10 sec.

Loot

What it drops.

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Edwin VanCleef loot
Item	Slot	Type	Main stat
Cape of the Brotherhood	Back	Armor	Intellect / Agility / Strength
Blackened Defias Armor	Chest	Leather	Intellect / Agility
Corsair's Overshirt	Chest	Cloth	Intellect
Defias Knifeguards	Wrist	Plate	Intellect / Strength
Guildmaster's Leggings

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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