Mad Architect – Vaults of Madness Boss
Overview
Mad Architect is encountered in Vaults of Madness . This boss has some of the coolest visual mechanics in the game but is a very simple one so long as people focus. The boss needs to be faced away from the group by the tank at all times, while the healer and the DPS stay behind him.
Mechanics
Undead Minions – Throughout the fight, the boss will spawn adds and you must get rid of these fast. The tank should taunt/chain them in while the DPS kill them with AOE damage if possible. EVERYONE must stay in the circle with the boss, do not run around the room it will be a mess!
Grinning Bolt – High damage single target bolt which is usually aimed at the person with aggro. The tank must NOT drop taunt as this can wipe a squishy!
Runes – The boss will cast runes on the ground. If you are caught by these you will take HIGH damage and be snared/immobilized. Do not stand in them. Don’t run away like a baby, simply move to one side and avoid them. Remember running like a headless chicken puts pressure on the group. Relax!
Lethal Spirit (Get Out!) – This is extremely obvious...The boss will cast an ability where the ground will glow bright pink and souls will rush from the floor. This is a very simple mechanic, GET OUT! Do NOT stand in it. Let it pass then get back in again!
Letha Telekinesis (Stay In!) – This is the opposite of the above, the boss will put a protective dome over him and the group and the outside of the circle rather than the middle will smash to pieces with some crazy shapes and patterns around the room which will destroy the group...simple mechanic...STAY IN!
The above two mechanics are random, but they are easy to follow if you understand them...pink floor get out, protective dome, stay in!
Good luck!
Tips & Strategy
- Tank: Keep the boss faced away and do NOT drop taunt.
- DPS: Kill the Undead Minions fast and stay with the boss.
- Healer: Stay behind the boss and remain with the group.
- Everyone: Pink floor, get out. Protective dome, stay in!