Iron-Heel – Blackheart Haven Boss

Iron-Heel Boss - Blackheart Haven

Overview

Iron-Heel is encountered in Blackheart Haven . This boss is very easy and a lot of fun. However, there is one major mechanic that can mess everything up.

The tank should grab the adds from the outside and pull them all INTO the room with the boss. It is VERY important that you take the boss into the room and back yourself into a corner or against a wall. NO ONE should have their back to the doorway. DPS, healer, and tank must stay clear of the door.

Mechanics

Heavy Attack – A simple heavy attack. The damage is low, but it does apply a knockdown if not blocked. This will be aimed at whoever has aggro (should be the tank). If you are not a tank and he is aiming at you, simply block and you will be fine. Do NOT run away.

Whirlwind – Occasionally the boss spins his weapon around his head, dealing AOE physical damage to anyone nearby. This does a fair bit of damage but is not challenging to a tank. All DPS and healer types should simply step out of the circle until the effect is finished. Don’t run around the room and don’t stand in it, just step back, then step back in again.

Spin Kick – This is the most important mechanic and this is WHY you must have your back against the wall at all times. The boss will do a jumping spin kick randomly at a player in the group. You can block the incoming damage, but this kick WILL send you flying! The reason you have your back against the wall at all times is that if you don’t, the distance you travel from the kick is enough to throw you OFF the platform outside from inside the room. If this happens, you are pretty much dead. It is a LONG way down.

Tips & Strategy

  • Tank: Pull the adds inside and keep your back against a wall.
  • DPS: Step out of Whirlwind and stay clear of the doorway.
  • Healer: Stay clear of the doorway and step out of Whirlwind.
  • Everyone: Keep your back against a wall so Spin Kick cannot throw you off the platform.
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