First Mate Wavecutter – Blackheart Haven Boss
Overview
First Mate Wavecutter is encountered in Blackheart Haven . This boss is very simple to kill and can die fairly fast, but if you are not paying attention this can be a guaranteed wipe!
There are harpies that need to be chained in and killed with AOE, but at the same time, there is a very important attack to pay attention to. The tank should hold the boss as still as possible while the DPS and healer find a safe place to stand still and get to work. Do NOT run around the room, you need to be able to see what is going on here.
Mechanics
Heavy Attack – Does exactly as it says on the tin. The heavy attack can be blocked and will hit the tank or whoever has aggro. No matter what role you are in, if this is on you, BLOCK IT. If you don’t, you will be knocked down and take HUGE damage.
Whirlwind – Basically a steel tornado attack, the boss will spin and anyone caught in the small AOE around it will take physical damage. This is very easy to avoid, when you see the spin coming, step back a couple of feet, and when it is over step back in again.
Shadow Volley – THIS IS DANGEROUS! The boss will start channeling with a purple glow in its hands. This is fast and MUST be interrupted. If you do not interrupt this then each member of the group will receive a massive damage magic projectile to the face and if not packing high resists can EASILY be one shot. Make SURE you interrupt this mechanic. Doing so will make the boss very easy, not doing it will result in a wipe after wipe. Hold it still, burn it down, and interrupt whenever you see that purple glow.
Tips & Strategy
- Tank: Hold the boss still and chain the harpies in.
- DPS: Kill the harpies with AOE and watch for Shadow Volley.
- Healer: Find a safe position and watch for Shadow Volley.
- Everyone: BLOCK the Heavy Attack and interrupt Shadow Volley immediately.