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Two Bosses Enter: Ley-Guardian Eregos vs. Loken

Lisa Poisso
Updated ·4 min read


Two Bosses Enter ... but only One Boss Leaves, in WoW.com's series of fantasy death matches. This season's bosses come from the five-man instances of Wrath of the Lich King.

We've witnessed some pretty strange matchups during the first round of the Wrath five-man boss season of Two Bosses Enter, One Boss Leaves. We think the first bracket has successfully set the baseline: it's not who wins or loses – it's how they play the game. You folks out there in the stands have been great. We've evolved beyond lame comments droning on about "X is a boss?!? HAHAHA Y wins, my group beats X every time," to recent battles, with truly captivating scenarios such as Bobobe's ironic twist at the end of last week's Anub'Arak versus Elder Nadox battle.

For the final match of this season's first bracket of battles, we present to you another unusual (even in TBE's terms) scenario featuring two bosses that are probably among players most dreaded bosses: Ley-Guardian Eregos of The Oculus versus Loken from the Halls of Lightning. Yeah, yeah, we know ... the Drakes ... Come on, you didn't really think we were going to perch Loken atop one Super-Drake with all the abilities, did you? It's a fantasy series! Loosen up your deathgrip on those Drake reins, and let's look at this week's ground rules.

  • The Drakes are out. Poof – gone.

  • Assume that Eregos and Loken share similar levels, health pools and comparative overall damage output.

  • Do me a favor and read the previous bullet point again, please?

  • This deathmatch takes place in neutral territory.

  • Ley-Guardian Eregos will be able to summon his Whelps.

  • Gameplay mechanics are significantly different here, since we have no Drakes. Don't worry about what actual players and Drakes might do in the encounter; they're not here.

  • Focus on the three S's: style, story and scale.

Now, we all know who will probably capture the most votes – but without the Drakes and a comparatively level playing field for damage done, are you certain? Join us after the break to cast your vote and tell us how you think the winner pulls it off.




Ley-Guardian Eregos, The Oculus
Simpletons! You cannot comprehend the forces you have set in motion. The ley line conduit will not be disrupted! Your defeat shall be absolute!
Ley-Guardian Eregos, the great Blue Dragon boss, flies at the pinnacle of The Oculus. Players normally battle him astride Drake mounts with various abilities; here, Eregos will have to hover above Loken to engage him on the ground. The Ley-Guardian's summoned Whelps will still heed his call, if Loken gives him time enough to call for them.

Learn more about Ley-Guardian Eregos' key abilities, and review comments from players who've battled him. (Just remember: no Drakes!)


Loken, Halls of Lightning

My master has shown me the future, and you have no place in it. Azeroth will be reborn in darkness. Yogg-Saron shall be released! The Pantheon shall fall!

Loken, the Dark Titan who resides in the Halls of Lightning, has an extensive history with links to none other than Yogg-Saron. From wowwiki.com: "According to the Tribunal of Ages in Ulduar's Halls of Stone, Loken - also known by various sources as "Keeper Loken," "Sentinel Loken," "Kronus" and "prime designate" - was named the supreme protector of Azeroth by the Pantheon, leading the Aesir (Storm Giants) and Vanir (Earth Giants) following the containment of the Old Gods. Along with his brother Thorim, the Stormlord, as well as Watchers Hodir, Freya, Mimir and Tyr, Loken was designated as a guardian to watch over the prison of Yogg-Saron, deep within Ulduar. Over time, however, Loken succumbed to the whispers of the Old God and turned on his allies, taking control of Ulduar and seeking to unravel the plans of his former masters. At some point, he provoked a global war between the Storm Giants and Earth Giants, which was ended by Loken's 'neutralizing' them. After the conclusion of that war, Loken placed the Earthen, Giants and Vrykul into stasis at designated holding facilities (presumably, facilities like Uldaman or Ulduar)."

Learn more about Loken's battle abilities, and review comments from players who've battled him.

The smackdown
Remember, no Drakes here – none at all! Eregos and Loken will face off with similar levels, health pools, overall damage output and neutral territory.

Cast your vote below – and don't forget to come up with a convincing scenario in the comments that will sway other readers to support your outcome.

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We're nearing the end of the first bracket for the Wrath of the Lich King five-man season of Two Bosses Enter ... One Boss Leaves. Cast your vote and let us know who you think rocks Wrath's world.