Investigator Garron – Wayrest Sewers I Boss

Overview

Investigator Garron is encountered in Wayrest Sewers I . This fight has several mechanics happening at once, so the group should coordinate, stay relatively close to the boss, and maintain their own space.

The tank should keep Garron controlled while the group deals with his Mist, Restless Souls, and ranged attacks. Do not run around the room unnecessarily, as keeping a controlled formation makes the encounter much easier to manage.

Mechanics

Mist – Garron will occasionally channel energy and release a mist cloud into the room. This will chase one player and, if caught, will deal damage over time.

Move in a small circle around the mist to avoid it until it has gone. Do not run to Grahtwood; a small circle is all you need. Running around the room unnecessarily can make positioning much harder for the rest of the group.

Restless Souls – Every so often Garron will teleport across the room. Usually just before he does, you will hear him chant. When this happens, he will spawn ghosts around the room.

The tank should chain or pull the ghosts on top of the boss so they can be damaged down with AOE alongside Garron. Keep in mind that these ghosts can hit quite hard if they are left uncontrolled.

The ghosts channel an ability that can be interrupted. Everyone should pay attention to these channels and interrupt them whenever possible.

If the channel is allowed to complete, a nasty spinning ice effect will be thrown at the player dealing high damage and immobilizing them on the spot. Break out if you are caught by it.

Orb/Shot – Garron will occasionally channel a casting ability and fire a single target direct-damage magic orb at his chosen target.

This attack is easy to see because Garron will aim directly at you and leave two choices: block or dodge roll. Failure to do either will knock you back a long way and deal high damage. Some DPS and healers may not survive the hit, so be ready to react.

Tips & Strategy

• Tank: Keep Garron controlled and chain or pull the Restless Souls onto the boss so they can be killed with AOE damage.
• DPS: Maintain your own space close to the boss, damage the Restless Souls with AOE, and interrupt their channels whenever possible.
• Healer: Keep the group supported when the Restless Souls spawn and be ready for players taking damage from the Mist or missed interrupts.
• Everyone: Move in a small circle if chased by the Mist, interrupt the Restless Souls, and block or dodge roll Garron’s Orb/Shot when targeted.