Guardian of the Flame – Direfrost Keep Boss

Guardian of the Flame Boss - Direfrost Keep

Overview

Guardian of the Flame is encountered in Direfrost Keep . This boss is very simple IF the tank holds him still and the group are capable of NOT running around the room. The more you run the more difficult the fight gets. So find your positions and stay there unless the mechanics require you to move. If you have to move, get back into position ASAP!

Mechanics

Heavy Attack – This is as simple as it gets, a long swing into a heavy attack which MUST be blocked else you will be knocked down and across the floor. The tank should look out for this and always block it. If the boss is on a DPS/healer, the same rule applies, block it.

Charge – Position is KEY! Do NOT run around the room, because if you do the target furthest will be charged by the boss and then hit with a nasty frontal AOE effect. He will randomly do this sometimes throughout the fight but generally, it is due to people being too far away. If this is happening, reevaluate your group’s position and stop running away! If you are being charged you CAN block it, so in the event of this happening, do so. Running around will just get you killed.

Breath – Every so often he casts a breath attack on the person who has aggro (should be the tank). This is a cone-shaped effect and should be blocked if possible. The tank won’t take too much damage but anyone else can take quite a bit, so if it is facing a DPS/healer they should either dodge roll from it or simply block.

Lightning Splash – The boss will occasionally aim at a random target (so have your own dedicated positions so you know who he is targeting) and he will place a nasty AOE on the ground under the feet of his chosen target. Simply note WHO he is aiming at and then the target should move out of the AOE and avoid the damage while getting back into a suitable position. The reason you MUST get back into the fight ASAP is to prevent the charge attack due to being too far away. Basically, get out of the trouble and then get back into the fight again.

Tips & Strategy

  • Tank: Hold the boss still and block the Heavy Attack.
  • DPS: Stay behind the boss and return to position quickly after moving.
  • Healer: Keep your position and watch the target of Lightning Splash.
  • Everyone: Find your position and do NOT run around the room.
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