Drodda's Apprentice – Direfrost Keep Boss
Overview
Drodda's Apprentice is encountered in Direfrost Keep . This boss is what will prepare you for the last boss. There are lots of adds to start with so be sure your tank grabs them as fast as possible on top of the boss while holding the boss still. Set up a formation surrounding the boss (everyone has their own space) around the back of the boss away from the boss’s face with the rest of the group. Pay CLOSE attention to his mechanics and do NOT run away!
Mechanics
Heavy Attack – Occasionally the boss will heavy attack the tank (or whoever has aggro). Simply block this and you will be fine, but if not you WILL be knocked down and the domino effect of other mechanics hitting you while you are down can be a mess.
Ice Blast – Watch for the spreading AOE effect that comes from underneath the boss! When this mechanic starts happening, get out of the area it is consuming/spreading to as soon as possible, it will hit really hard and apply a knockdown. This mechanic is VERY important to get used to for the last boss.
Drain – The boss will pick a target to attach a draining effect beam to a chosen target (random) and the longer he holds the target in the air the more health he will gain back, you MUST break free from this! This is also very important to pay attention to for the last boss.
Blast – The boss periodically attempts to channel a cast timed ability which will launch a nasty blast in AOE of effect at a random target. This can be interrupted so pay close attention to this and it won’t ever be a problem. However, if it is cast, just move out of the way before it lands.
Tips & Strategy
- Tank: Grab the adds quickly and hold the boss still.
- DPS: Stay in formation and pay close attention to Ice Blast.
- Healer: Stay in formation and watch for incoming mechanics.
- Everyone: Break free from Drain and interrupt Blast.