Iskra the Omen – Vaults of Madness Boss

Overview

Iskra the Omen is encountered in Vaults of Madness . This one is not as tricky or as tough as he looks but things can go wrong quickly. He has low health and some LARGE AOE abilities so make sure you pay attention to this. The tank should keep it dead center while the group stays as close as possible (while watching out for mechanics). If everyone stays close but has their OWN SPACE, not stacking on each other’s feet, it is easy to see who is about to be focused.

Mechanics

Breath – This is a flame breath ability in a HUGE straight line aimed at ONE player. The target is random so hence why we have our own positions. Once you can see who it is going to hit, that player simply needs to move to the side and let it pass. It will remain on the floor so don’t stand in it.

Jump/Slam – The boss will jump straight up in the air and slam the ground. Very simple this one. Dodge roll/run backward and avoid it, then get back IN to position ASAP. It is VERY important that you get close again once it is gone...

Leap – The boss will LEAP to the person FURTHEST away in this fight, so STAY CLOSE! If you are too far away it will jump for MILES and you have to spend more resources running around this massive room to reapply damage. The trick is to stay as close as possible the whole fight. That way when it selects a player you will already be so close that the damage already applied will be continued. The boss will move a couple of feet rather than a couple of miles! STAY CLOSE. The leap hits with a large AOE splash just like the jump and should be avoided in the same way.

Remember, follow mechanics, get out, then get back in again!

Tips & Strategy

• Tank: Keep the boss dead center.
• DPS: Stay close while keeping your OWN SPACE.
• Healer: Stay close and watch who is being focused.
• Everyone: Follow mechanics, get out, then get back in again!