Sun Raider Phaerix


 * For the minion versions of this card, see Sun Raider Phaerix (Normal boss card) and Sun Raider Phaerix (Heroic boss card).

Sun Raider Phaerix is a boss found in the League of Explorers adventure. He is the second boss of the adventure's first wing, Temple of Orsis.

Deck
The below classes are listed purely for reference, and have no effect on the boss' use of the cards during the battle.

Normal
The main mechanic of this encounter is the Rod of the Sun, which makes whichever hero possesses it Immune. The Rod's Deathrattle allows the other hero to 'steal' it by destroying it. Combat therefore tends to revolve around grabbing the Rod as quickly as possible, while making the most of the Immune effect.

As Reno indicates, destroying the Rod while Phaerix controls it should be your priority. Cheap methods of destroying the Rod include Shadow Word: Pain and Crazed Alchemist, the latter turning its Health to 0. Once you have gained control of the Rod, surround it with Taunt minions to prevent Phaerix from attacking the Rod and regaining it. Adding Acidic Swamp Ooze can help to prevent Phaerix from destroying your minions via a weapon.

So long as you have control of the Rod, destroying Phaerix's Tol'vir Hoplites will deal additional damage to Phaerix while leaving you unharmed, and their 2 Health makes them easy to kill.

Weapons can be very effective in this encounter since when used while Immune, the hero will suffer no damage, allowing you to clear the board and save your minions from trading.

Heroic
In Heroic, the Rod will gain a +3/+3 boost whenever Phaerix has control of it, and the player will not benefit from having control of the Rod. Therefore, it is to the player's advantage to take the rod out of the game (e.g. by Silencing it) as early as possible, as it helps Phaerix and does nothing for you.

Using a priest will help against Heroic Phaerix by means of Shadow Word: Pain. The priest can also Silence the Rod before destroying it, which will prevent Phaerix from ever regaining control.

Heroic Phaerix follows a similar strategy to Normal mode, although Tol'vir Hoplites now have an upgraded 5 Health, and their Deathrattle will damage you regardless of whether you have the Rod. Shadow Word: Death is a quick way to remove them, but you must make sure you have sufficient Health to survive their repeated assaults. A Divine Spirit/Inner Fire combo with strong Taunt minions will also work.

Guides and decklists

 * HearthPwn.com - Sun Raider Phaerix boss guide
 * HearthPwn.com - Decks to beat Sun Raider Phaerix

Dialogue
Before match
 * Reno Jackson
 * ''We’ve made it to the temple’s vault! You handle the guard, I’ll take care of the rest!

Introduction
 * Sun Raider Phaerix
 * ''The rod of the sun is MINE!

Turn 1
 * Sun Raider Phaerix
 * ''I am INVINCIBLE!
 * Reno Jackson
 * ''Grab that staff!

Emote Response
 * Sun Raider Phaerix
 * ''Fear the wrath of the sun!

Player gains the Rod
 * Reno Jackson
 * ''Haha! Mine!
 * Sun Raider Phaerix
 * ''You will burn!

Phaerix regains the Rod
 * Sun Raider Phaerix
 * ''You cannot comprehend the powers of the rod!
 * Reno Jackson
 * ''You might want to try to hang onto that rod. It's valuable.

Phaerix below 10 HP
 * Reno Jackson
 * ''I’ve got him on the ropes! You finish him off!

Death
 * Sun Raider Phaerix
 * ''Orsis! Avenge me!
 * Reno Jackson
 * ''Haha! I’ve got the rod – if only Harrison could see me now!
 * ''Is the ground supposed to shake that much?

Lore
Phaerix is original to Hearthstone.

Bugs
It has been observed that if you are in possession of the rod on the early turns (via Corruption or others) Phaerix will still use Flame Lance to destroy his own Hoplites. This may be a bug.

Patch changes

 * Added.