In the House of the Red Crane
 In the House of the Red Crane | |
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 Sha of Despair and the Red Crane | |
| Start | Anduin Wrynn |
| End | Chi-Ji [40.4, 49.2] |
| Level | 15-35 |
| Category | Krasarang Wilds |
| Experience | 161000 |
| Reputation | +250 August Celestials |
| Rewards |
Item level 419 belts 20  40 |
| Previous |
 [15-35] Ahead on the Way, [15-35] Striking the Rain, [15-35] Sha Can Awe |
Objectives
Enter the basement of the Temple of the Red Crane and defeat the Sha of Despair.
- Sha of Despair slain
Description
"Broken are the bodies wherein hopeless hearts reside - the blight of despair strikes forth from inside."
This was the last piece of wisdom the Red Crane imparted to me, just hours before the Sha outbreak. It makes sense now...
<Name>, when the Sha attacked, they broke forth from the temple's basement...
All of his teachings - the very Way of the Crane itself... it's all been preparation for facing the Sha of Despair.
The Red Crane has been expecting this conflict for centuries!
Rewards
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[Dojani Girdle] |
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[Korjan Girdle] | |
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[Sarjun Waistguard] | 
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[Riverblade Belt] | |
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[Angkhal Cord] |
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[Narsong Clasp] | |
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[Deepwild Waistguard] |
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[Mortbreath Belt] | |
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[Nayeli Cord] |
You will also receive:
- 20 40
- 161000 XP
- +250 reputation with August Celestials
Completion
You have vanquished the Sha of Despair. My order can handle the remaining cleanup from here.
It seems the time has finally come to face the consequences of Shaohao's actions.
This conflict has been a long time coming - the arrival of your people was merely a catalyst. Now, your help will be necessary if Pandaria is to survive.
Notes
Head inside the temple and go down to the bottom. Chi-Ji, the Red Crane, is in the center of the basement laying in a crumpled heap.
- Anduin Wrynn says: There he is!
- Anduin runs to the center of the room and kneels down to inspect the crane.
- Anduin Wrynn says: Master Crane! Are you okay?
- Anduin Wrynn says: <Name>... he's succumbing to the sha...
Interact with the crane:
- <The crane does not speak, but his words fill your mind.>
- Go... while you can...
- All is... lost.
<Reach out to touch Chi-Ji>.- Chi-Ji gets to its feet and then starts floating up toward the ceiling.
- Anduin Wrynn says: What? What's happening...
- The Sha of Despair appears out of the ground.
The Sha of Despair is a level 87 sha with 1,290,000 health, and the following abilities:
- Call of Despair — Calls for lesser Sha. Channeled. Uninterruptible. 8 sec duration.
- Gloom Whirl — Whirl around, dealing 23,750 to 26,250 Shadow damage to enemies within 40 yards and knocking back enemies within 15 yards, every 1 sec for 5 sec. Channeled. Interruptible. 5 sec duration.
- Anduin Wrynn says: It's calling out more sha! Focus them down first, <name>!
Interrupting Gloom Whirl is vital, so always keep the Sha of Despair targeted. Killing the Echoes heals you, which is extremely helpful if you cannot heal yourself.
Despite Anduin's advice, there is no need to defeat the Echoes of Despair summoned by the Sha's Call of Despair attack. Despite re-casting the Call of Despair, the Sha does not appear to summon more Echoes unless some have been defeated. Once the Sha is defeated, all Echos are instantly dispersed. Ranged classes can therefore simply stay out of aggro range of the Echoes, and focus all their attacks on the Sha itself.
Victory:
- The red crane lowers itself down and stands in the middle of the room.
- Anduin Wrynn says: We did it!
- Chi-Ji says: It seems hope has triumphed after all...
- Chi-Ji says: There is little time to celebrate - many more followers of the Way still battle outside.
- Chi-Ji says: Seek me near the crane statue at the center of the temple grounds. We will speak there.
This completes the "Temple of the Red Crane" portion of 
[Mighty Roamin' Krasaranger].
Progression
[15-35] Into the Wilds- [15-35] Unsafe Passage
- [15-35] Blinding the Riverblades & [15-35] Tread Lightly & [15-35] The Murksweats
- [15-35] Ahead on the Way & [15-35] Striking the Rain & [15-35] Sha Can Awe
- [15-35] In the House of the Red Crane
- [15-35] Hope Springs Eternal
Patch changes
Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28): Added.