Here’s what you oughta do.
Below, we’ll take a look at everything you should probably know about the Chimera Trial.
This fight isoutdated contentand as such many of the mechanics detailed belowmay not appear during a typical run.
‘The Weaponsmith of Legend’ quest starts after talking toNedrick Ironheart in Western Thanalan (X:12.0, Y:14.3).
The Lion’s Breath
Deals untelegraphed damage to thefront of the boss.
The main Tank should face the boss away from the rest of the party.
The Dragon’s Breath
Deals telegraphed damage to thefront left side of the bossthat inflictsParalysis.
The Ram’s Breath
Deals telegraphed damage to thefront right side of the bossthat inflictsHeavy.
The Dragon’s Voice
Ring AoE
Deals untelegraphed damage in alarge ring AoE around the bossthat inflictsParalysis.
This attackcan beinterruptedby stunning the boss during its cast.
When you see the boss casting The Dragon’s Voice, move near it to avoid this attack.
The Ram’s Voice
Circle AoE
Deals untelegraphed damage in thearea surrounding the bossthat inflictsFrostbite.
This attackcan be interrupted.
When you see the Chimera casting The Ram’s Voice, move a step away to avoid taking damage.
Cacophony
AoE Marker
Targets one player before sending aslow-moving lightning orbtoward them.
When it reaches the targeted player, it will stop and repeatedly castpoint-blank AoEsaround itself that inflictParalysis.
The Tank shouldpull the boss away from these ice puddlesto make it easier to maneuver around the boss.
Ice Charge
Buff
The Chimera willbuff its Ice-aspected attacks- The Ram’s Breath and The Ram’s Voice.
The Chimera will gain Lighting Charge after casting The Ram’s Voice.
The Chimera will gain Ice Charge after casting The Dragon’s Voice.
Overall, even with a random team, you should have no problem learning and completing this fight.
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