Holminster Switch
The first dungeon of Shadowbringers, set in a village overrun by sin eaters in Lakeland. Players must fight through the corrupted settlement to confront the Lightwarden.
Forgiven Dissonance
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pillory | Tankbuster | High damage on tank; use cooldowns |
| Path of Light | Raidwide | Group-wide AoE; healers prepare |
| Gibbet Cage | AoE | Point-blank circle around boss; move away |
| Wooden Horse | Cleave | Large frontal cone AoE; get behind boss |
| Brazen Bull | AoE | Orbs spawn and create criss-cross column AoEs; find safe zones between columns |
| Thumbscrew | AoE | Divebomb column AoE targeting safe zone edges |
Notes: The Brazen Bull patterns can overlap with Thumbscrew, requiring quick repositioning to safe spots.
Tesleen, the Forgiven
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Tickler | Tankbuster | High damage on tank; use cooldowns |
| Scold’s Bridle | Raidwide | Group-wide AoE; healers prepare |
| Fevered Flagellation | Spread | Players marked 1-4; boss attacks in order. Spread to avoid splash damage |
| Exorcise | Stack | Four puddles appear; one player gets stack marker. Stack together, then spread immediately after to avoid overlapping fifth puddle |
Notes: Watch for the number markers during Fevered Flagellation and ensure you’re not near the player being targeted next.
Lightwarden Philia
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Headcrusher | Tankbuster | High damage on tank; use cooldowns |
| Scavenger’s Daughter | Raidwide | Group-wide AoE; healers prepare |
| Chain Down | Adds | Players get chained; attack chains quickly or die |
| Pendulum | AoE | Proximity AoE; watch which leg boss lifts and move to opposite side of arena |
| Left/Right Knout | Cleave | Half-room cleave based on raised leg |
| Fierce Beating | AoE | Sequential circle AoEs; keep moving |
Notes: Pay close attention to which leg Philia raises—this indicates which side of the arena will be safe. Chain mechanic requires fast DPS.