Worms...why did it have to be...worms
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Blackwing Descent is one of the new raid instances in Cataclysm, and gives TDC another chance to confront Nefarian. To do that, he has a number of minions that need a whoopin...
First on the list is Magmaw. This ridiculously large lava slug is fundamentally about correct execution of a few key activities. First of all, Magmaw periodically spawns a large number of baby slug/parasites, which must be kited away from the main raid group. DPS must focus on these adds as a priority; if they hit a player, the replicate, and can quickly get out of hand.
In order to maximize dps on Magmaw, it is imperative that when his pincers are exposed two members of the raid jump on his head, and using chains near his body, pull him down on a spike. When ths happens, the raid gets a huge buff to damage; effective use of the head spike is essential in downing the big nasty slug.
Once TDC figured out how best to manage the adds (run hunter run!) and time the head spike, Magmaw was a worm on our hook. Let's keep the good times rolling!