Desert Lion – Volenfell Boss

Overview

Desert Lion is encountered in Volenfell . This boss is very easy as most first bosses are but you must be careful with your resources. There is a main boss (Desert Lion) and 4x lioness adds. The tank should grab the adds as soon as possible and stack them on the boss. If you are a DPS or healer do NOT run around the room because a lion is trying to eat you, just get close to the tank so he/she can gain aggro. The adds will die to AOE quickly as they are low health and then you can focus on the boss.

Mechanics

Heavy Attack – This is a very simple and common mechanic from most bosses. A typical heavy attack that must be blocked or you will be knocked down. Whether you are a Tank or not, if this is aimed at you...you MUST block it.

Roar – Occasionally the boss will change positions making the fight a little bit mobile and also he will ROAR! This does exactly what you would expect a lion’s roar to do, and it FEARS the group. You will run in a random direction uncontrollably for about 3 seconds and he WILL jump someone in the back. SO as soon as you see this mechanic make sure you break free and get back into position. This is why you should keep an eye on your resources. Make sure you have enough stamina at all times to break free if and when you need to.

During the fight, the DPS and the healer should position themselves away from the front of the boss and for the most part stand still. There are no other dangerous mechanics happening. The tank needs to hold a taunt and the group should burn the boss as best they can.

Tips & Strategy

• Tank: Grab the adds and stack them on the boss.
• DPS: Stay away from the front of the boss.
• Healer: Stay away from the front of the boss.
• Everyone: Keep enough stamina to break free from Roar.