Maw of the Sands

Maw of the Sands - Complete Guide 🐛

Written by a professional WoW player with 20+ years of experience.

Table of Contents 📋

• Overview
• Combat Strategies
• Melee DPS Tips
• General Combat Advice
• Group Recommendations
• Location & Spawn Information

Overview 🎯

The Maw of the Sands is a challenging underground monster introduced in The War Within expansion, patch 11.2.0. This massive worm creature lurks beneath the sandy terrain of K'aresh and represents one of the more difficult rare encounters in the expansion.

⚠️ Difficulty Warning: This isn't your typical rare mob - come prepared or bring friends!

Combat Strategies ⚔️

Melee DPS Tips 🗡️

• Pool Management: Place damage pools away from the NPC since it remains stationary
• Positioning: Stay close to maximize uptime while avoiding ground effects
• Zone Awareness: Keep the area around the boss clear of hazardous effects

General Combat Advice 🛡️

• Interrupt Priority: Interrupt or reflect spells whenever possible
• Burrow Phase: When the monster digs underground, immediately move away from the area to avoid unnecessary damage
• Re-engagement: Once it emerges from the sand, resume combat positioning

Group Recommendations 👥

This encounter is significantly more manageable with proper preparation:

• Solo Play: Only recommended for well-geared tanks
• Group Size: 2-3 players optimal
• Composition: Having at least one tank or sturdy player is highly recommended

Location & Spawn Information 🗺️

How to Find Maw of the Sands 🔍

The Maw of the Sands where is located in the K'aresh zone, but requires special access through the Untethered Space.

Step-by-Step Access 📍

1. Travel to K'aresh zone
2. Navigate to Untethered Space area
3. Head to coordinates: /way 54.45, 54.47
4. Look for a massive sand whirlwind swirling between two tall rock formations
5. Enter the sand vortex to trigger the encounter
6. The enormous worm will emerge from beneath the sand

Spawn Details ⏰

• Respawn Timer: 70-80 minutes
• Availability: Added in patch 11.2.0 of The War Within expansion