Golor the Banekin Handler – City of Ash I Boss
Overview
Golor the Banekin Handler is the second boss in City of Ash I . He’s not particularly durable, but he can dish out surprising damage if left unchecked. The key is simple — keep him stationary, control the Banekin adds, and don’t let chaos take over.
Tanks should keep Golor still in the center of the arena while DPS focus on AoE control. If your group’s damage is low, the adds can quickly become a problem, so prioritize them early. If you’re running high DPS, you’ll melt through him in seconds — but still respect the mechanics.
Mechanics
Crushing Blow – Golor occasionally performs a heavy attack that must be blocked. If you fail to block, you’ll be knocked down and potentially killed if adds are still active. Tanks can survive it comfortably, but DPS or healers will likely die if they take this unblocked.
Cleave – A wide frontal swing that deals Physical Damage over time. Avoid standing in front of him, and the tank should keep him turned away from the group.
Summon Banekin/Daedra – Throughout the fight, Golor summons waves of Banekin (three at a time to start). These little nuisances deal Shock Damage and can explode on death. Groups with strong AoE damage can quickly clear them out, but lower-damage parties need to manage them carefully. Tanks should pull the adds together for efficient AoE burns while the group focuses on survival.
Tips & Strategy
- Tank: Hold Golor still and face him away from the group. Pull the Banekin together for easy AoE control.
- DPS: Focus adds first if damage is low; otherwise, maintain consistent cleave on both boss and adds.
- Healer: Stay mobile and anticipate add explosions — burst heals are helpful between waves.
- Everyone: Don’t panic when Banekin spawn — control, AoE, and focus the fight down.