Vakron Sky Island: Boss Mechanics and Diagrams

Dungeon and rewards

Vakron Sky Island is the expedition where boss mechanics first matter. Until now, most bosses could simply be out-damaged. Here, the party can die before the boss does if nobody knows the mechanics.

Players come for unique armor at item level 70, which lasts until 2100. See 1400 to 1800+ GS for energy use and guaranteed chests.

Vakron drops

Vakron BreastplateUnique · item lv. 70Vakron Breastplate — first pick from the guaranteed chestVakron GlovesUnique · item lv. 70Vakron Gloves — look for combat attack speedVakron BootsUnique · item lv. 70Vakron Boots — look for movement speed

Petrify: the island-wide mechanic

Almost every enemy on the island can apply Petrify. Stacks build up: two are manageable, but the third turns your character to stone. You cannot move and take damage until an ally frees you.

1. Watch your stacksThe Petrify icon appears by your health bar. At two stacks, head to a pillar.
2. Light pillarsWalk through one to remove Petrify. Each pillar has about 10 charges, so do not waste them.
3. Free alliesHit a petrified player two or three times to free them. If nobody is nearby, they die and revive at the totem.

Mini-boss 1: Tiere — poison

Tiere is the most important mini-boss. If the group mishandles the poison, a wipe is almost certain.

1. Spread outEveryone starts with poison overhead. Standing close transfers it and stacks the damage. Spread across the arena.
2. Gather in the flowerAt a health threshold, Tiere summons a flower (mushroom). Everyone enter its area to clear the poison.
3. Share projectilesTiere immediately throws projectiles at the group, leaving poison puddles. Stay together and step the same way after each hit so the puddles land in one spot.
4. Two jumpsTiere jumps on the group twice with a large area attack. Keep room clear so you can move.

Mini-boss 2: Thamon — Petrify and aura

1. Charged zonesZones charge beneath players. Getting hit applies Petrify for six seconds, then Thamon lands a powerful blow.
2. Free and jumpHit petrified allies to free them, then jump over Thamon's next attack.
3. Purple auraThamon absorbs magic damage. Mages, spiritmasters, and other magic classes must stop attacking while it lasts.
4. Red auraThamon absorbs physical damage. Gladiators, templars, assassins, and rangers must stop, or his health will recover.

Final boss: Vakron

Vakron has a lot of health and chains several mechanics together. Here they are in order.

1. RootsThe fight usually starts with roots. They cannot be parried or dodged. Allies must hit anyone caught. An invulnerability skill also works, but a five-player party usually does not need it.
2. Meteor showerVakron raises his staff and meteors target everyone. Run back and dodge; parrying works here.

1. Three wavesRed waves cannot be parried or dodged. Jump over the yellow rings, three in a row. After the third, another stunning hit follows: stay airborne or jump away.
2. Stone circleA ring of stone traps the group. One rock is red. Hit it 10 times in total, then leave before it explodes.
3. VinesVines grow across the arena near the end. Walk around them and keep attacking.

Before the fight

• Everyone knows to go to a pillar at two Petrify stacks
• The group agrees where to take Tiere's projectiles
• Mages and physical classes know which Thamon aura means stop
• The nearest ally frees players caught by Vakron's roots
• Bring a stun stigma; it helps in every dungeon

1. Attacking Thamon during the wrong auraHis health returns, the fight drags on, and mistakes become more likely.
2. Leaving an ally petrifiedWithout help, they die and run back from the totem.
3. Staying in the stone circleIt kills the whole group. Focus the red rock.
4. Wasting light pillarsEach has about 10 charges; you may need them later.