
The overhead mark
Fixate is a mechanic that causes the mob to ignore its threat list and chase a specific player for a limited time.
Mobs introduced in Mists of Pandaria mark their current fixate target with an overhead mark resembling a pair of eyes.
The fixated player is supposed to run away and kite the mob around. Some fixate debuffs on players also give them a speed boost (Raigonn is an example).
Example mobs with fixate mechanics[]
Buru the Gorger (the first instance, not called a "Fixate")
Cinderweb Drone
Conqueror Krenna
Frozengore
Gastropod
- Lilian's Soul (part of the
Lilian Voss boss encounter)
Molten Slag (heroic)
Raigonn
Rak'gor Bloodrazor
Set'thik Windblade
Spirit of the Lynx
The Pursuit ability of the Krick and Ick encounter is effectively a fixate effect, but it is not named such, and uses a different icon to highlight the fixated player.