View source for Shade of the Archmage

{{NPC
|type=Dungeon boss
|zone=City of Dalaran
|source_url=https://www.wowhead.com/forever/npc=246020/shade-of-the-archmage
|game_version=Forever beta rendered record; exact capture build unreported
|verification_status=Source checked
|reviewed_on=2026-10-10
}}
'''Shade of the Archmage''' is Forever creature '''246020'''.<ref name="npc">[https://www.wowhead.com/forever/npc=246020/shade-of-the-archmage Forever creature 246020], reviewed 10 October 2026; exact capture build unreported.</ref>

== Encounter identity ==
The archived Forever client '''1.60.1.70291''' associates encounter '''3303''' with [[City of Dalaran]], map '''2959'''.<ref name="client">[https://wago.tools/db2/DungeonEncounter?build=1.60.1.70291 Forever DungeonEncounter; archived export retrieved 9 October, row reviewed 10 October]; reviewed 10 October 2026.</ref> This association does not supply a tested route or a mandatory encounter order.

== Preparation ==
Spread for Bounding Mana; avoid close Arcane Explosion.<ref name="guide">[https://www.wowhead.com/forever/guide/city-of-dalaran-dungeon-overview-location-rewards Riyani’s written Forever dungeon guide], updated 9 October; reviewed 10 October 2026. Gameplay build unreported.</ref>
These are written-guide observations, not wiki-tested timings or guaranteed behavior in every beta build.

== Independently checked spell records ==
* '''Mass Polymorph''' ('''1303598'''): The linked tooltip describes nearby enemies becoming unable to attack or cast for up to 8 seconds. It lists a 1.5-second cast and Magic dispel type.<ref name="spell1303598">[https://www.wowhead.com/forever/spell=1303598/mass-polymorph Forever spell 1303598], reviewed 10 October 2026; exact capture build unreported.</ref>

The links identify the spell records cited by the guide. A tooltip does not establish encounter cast frequency, target-selection rules or all interrupt restrictions.

== Database-listed equipment ==
{| class="wikitable fw-data-table"
! Item !! Equipping level !! Type / slot
|-
| [[Archmagister's Faceted Pendant]] || 30 || Necklace / Neck<ref name="loot273049">[https://www.wowhead.com/forever/item=273049/archmagisters-faceted-pendant Forever item 273049], reviewed 10 October 2026; exact capture build unreported.</ref>
|-
| [[Violet Sorcerer's Mantle]] || 30 || Cloth / Shoulder<ref name="loot273051">[https://www.wowhead.com/forever/item=273051/violet-sorcerers-mantle Forever item 273051], reviewed 10 October 2026; exact capture build unreported.</ref>
|-
| [[Ponderous Orb]] || 30 || Off-hand / Held In Off-hand<ref name="loot273052">[https://www.wowhead.com/forever/item=273052/ponderous-orb Forever item 273052], reviewed 10 October 2026; exact capture build unreported.</ref>
|}
These individually inspected records name the creature as their drop source. Drop percentages and current loot eligibility have not been verified by the wiki.

{{Research tasks|kind=NPC|needs=Build-tagged encounter testing; Verified loot eligibility and drop observations}}

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