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Spirit Vale View all Spirit Vale guides »
Jun 21, 2021 Spirit Vale

Sabetha

Sabetha the Saboteur (“Sabetha”, or "Sab") is the third and final boss of Spirit Vale (Wing 1). Kill bandits to make her appear. Bombs and fire are everywhe...
Jun 19, 2021 Spirit Vale

Gorseval

Gorseval the Multifarious (“Gorseval”, or “Gors(e)”) is the second boss of Spirit Vale. Bring high DPS and heavy CC to stop its tantrums and worldly hun...
Jun 11, 2021 Spirit Vale

Spirit Woods

Spirit Woods (or “Spirit Run”) is the first encounter of the Spirit Vale. Outlast, outrun, and outwit ghosts across three events while closing explosive rif...
May 03, 2021 Spirit Vale

Vale Guardian

The Vale Guardian (often shortened to "VG") is the first boss encounter of the Spirit Vale. Although Vale Guardian is the first boss you encounter, that might n...

Salvation Pass View all Salvation Pass guides »
Jul 13, 2021 Salvation Pass

Matthias Gabrel

Matthias Gabrel (“Matt(hias)”) is the second and final boss of Salvation Pass (Wing 2). Fighting this madman is madness, as you reflect these projectiles (b...
Jul 10, 2021 Salvation Pass

Bandit Trio

Bandit Trio, often called "Trio", is an encounter without a main boss. The goal is to protect the cage by eliminating mobs and three mini-bosses: Berg, Zane, an...
Jul 06, 2021 Salvation Pass

Slothasor

Slothasor is the first boss of Salvation Pass (Wing 2). Fight the smelly sloth-monster and his children in his poisonous den, where 4 (un)lucky players go on a ...

Stronghold of the Faithful View all Stronghold of the Faithful guides »
Sep 19, 2025 Stronghold of the Faithful

Introduction to Tower Chrono

The Tower Chrono (sometimes just refered as 'Tower' Role) is one of the least common special roles in raid encounters.
Jul 19, 2021 Stronghold of the Faithful

Keep Construct

Keep Construct (“KC”) is the first boss of Stronghold of the Faithful (Wing 3). It keeps you cycling through phases, as you smash its rocky body with illusi...
Jul 19, 2021 Stronghold of the Faithful

Siege the Stronghold

Siege the Stronghold (“Escort”) is the first encounter of Stronghold of the Faithful (Wing 3). While fighting off rabid humans and hounds, escort a petulant...
Jul 14, 2021 Stronghold of the Faithful

Twisted Castle

Twisted Castle is the last challenge to overcome before confronting Xera. At first glance it will confound and confuse the mind. The Escher-like maze of floatin...
Jun 18, 2021 Stronghold of the Faithful

Xera

Xera is the final boss of Stronghold of the Faithful. There are minigames, platforming, and mechanics that can instantly kill the squad. Be prepared for a tough...

Bastion of the Penitent View all Bastion of the Penitent guides »
Jul 09, 2021 Bastion of the Penitent

Samarog

Samarog (“Sam”) is the third boss of Bastion of the Penitent (Wing 4). Hunt for keys (or bring a thief) to unlock the door to his deadly domain. Bring heavy...
Jul 09, 2021 Bastion of the Penitent

Mursaat Overseer

Mursaat Overseer (“MO”) is the second boss of Bastion of the Penitent (Wing 4). Unearth a dangerous game best left buried, and then fight for your life as y...
Jun 25, 2021 Bastion of the Penitent

Cairn the Indomitable

Cairn is the first boss of Bastion of the Penitent. With adequate positioning and movement, it can be a simple fight. Watch out for friendly fire from Shared Ag...
Jun 20, 2021 Bastion of the Penitent

Deimos

Deimos is the fourth and final boss in Bastion of the Penitent. The fight requires specialty roles, an NPC to protect, and group coordination. Watch your feet s...

Hall of Chains View all Hall of Chains guides »
Sep 26, 2021 Hall of Chains

Statues of Grenth

The Statues of Grenth (“Statues”) are the second encounter of Hall of Chains (Wing 5). Control your DPS to deliver death to 3 mini-bosses in 3 different way...
Jul 19, 2021 Hall of Chains

River of Souls

River of Souls is the first encounter in the Hall of Chains. After successfully reuniting Desmina's soul with her body, the squad must escort her to confront Dh...
Jun 26, 2021 Hall of Chains

Soulless Horror

Soulless Horror will slaughter the squad if they can't handle her constant movement, high damage, and shrinking platform. If you find yourself laying on the gro...
Jun 17, 2021 Hall of Chains

Dhuum

Dhuum is the second and final boss of Hall of Chains. Team up with Desmina to keep the Reapers alive and prevent Tyria from falling to Dhuum. Everyone has to be...

Mythwright Gambit View all Mythwright Gambit guides »
Aug 07, 2021 Mythwright Gambit

Qadim

Qadim is the final boss of Mythrwright Gambit and one of the most complicated bosses. Platforms move and rotate, players are teleported away, several people hav...
Jul 18, 2021 Mythwright Gambit

Sorting & Appraisal

Sorting & Appraisal is an encounter before meeting the Twin Largos. Every week alternates between different mischievous enemies. Steve sometimes even makes a su...
Jun 13, 2021 Mythwright Gambit

Twin Largos

The Twin Largos are fast-paced, dangerous, active bosses. The fight is hectic and you'll have to always be on your toes. The water might look tempting to jump i...
Apr 26, 2021 Mythwright Gambit

Conjured Amalgamate

Conjured Amalgamate is the first boss of Mythwright Gambit and he has an army of shields and swords to attack the group with. Prepare for a lot of short burst p...

Key of Ahdashim View all Key of Ahdashim guides »
Sep 09, 2021 Key of Ahdashim

Cardinal Adina

Adina is the first or second boss of Key of Ahdashim, depending which order the squad chooses to fight the Cardinals in. If players don't stay on their toes, a ...
Aug 30, 2021 Key of Ahdashim

Cardinal Sabir

Cardinal Sabir (“Sabir”) is the first/second boss (depending on order fought) of Key of Ahdashim (Wing 7).
Jul 18, 2021 Key of Ahdashim

Gates of Ahdashim

Gate is an encounter that requires the players to escort Glenna through a courtyard so she can open a door. Surprisingly, this is a different encounter from Esc...
Jun 25, 2021 Key of Ahdashim

Qadim the Peerless

Qadim the Peerless (QtP) is the final boss in The Key of Ahdashim. The tank and pylon kiters are the lynchpins of the squad. For everyone, positioning and CC ar...

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