Shadowrend – The Banished Cells I Boss
Overview
Shadowrend is encountered in Banished Cells I . This clannfear-type boss is one of the simplest encounters in the dungeon if the group stays together and keeps the boss under control.
Start with Shadowrend in the dead center of the room and have the tank hold him there at all times. There is no need to run. Moving too far away can trigger his Charge and Devour attack.
Mechanics
Shadow Clone – Shadowrend spawns a duplicate in the form of a shadow of itself. It hits for the same damage as the boss but has a tiny amount of health. Kill the clone as fast as possible so it does not become a problem and stay close to Shadowrend or he will jump.
Charge and Devour – If someone moves away from the boss, roughly more than 10 meters, Shadowrend will launch at a random target and begin chewing on the victim, causing huge damage. Shadowrend must be interrupted to stop the attack.
The key to avoiding Charge and Devour is simple. Do not run. Stay in the middle and remain close to the boss and he will never do it.
Tail Swipe – This is Shadowrend’s strongest hit and the easiest to avoid. He performs a 360-degree tail whip and anyone caught inside the AOE will be hit hard and knocked down.
Step slightly outside the circle or block the attack. Either works fine, and while blocking the damage is minimal. Above all, do not run.
Tips & Strategy
- Tank: Hold Shadowrend in the dead center of the room and keep him there throughout the fight.
- DPS: Kill the Shadow Clone quickly whenever it appears and remain close to the boss.
- Healer: Stay with the group and be ready for the heavy damage from Charge and Devour if someone moves too far away.
- Everyone: Do not run away from Shadowrend. Stay close, interrupt Charge and Devour if it occurs, and either step outside or block Tail Swipe.