The Keeper of the Lake
The final dungeon of A Realm Reborn’s main story. Investigate the wreckage of the Agrius and face the legendary dragon Midgardsormr.
Einhander
A mechanical bird that uses explosive ceruleum tanks.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ceruleum Tanks | Adds | Attack small tanks to move them away - avoid when glowing |
| Gun Mode | AoE | Fires column AoEs at random players |
| Staff Mode | AoE | Pulls all players and tanks to boss location - move out quickly |
| Mark XLIII Mini Cannon | AoE | Circular AoEs on random players |
| Heavy Swing | Cleave | Frontal cleave - face boss away from party |
| Aero Blast | Raidwide | Party-wide damage |
Notes:
- Attack ceruleum tanks to push them away from the boss
- When tanks start glowing, move away - they’re about to explode
- Watch for weapon switch to know which attack pattern is coming
- Gun = column AoEs, Staff = gravity pull
Magitek Gunship
A Garlean airship with fire-based attacks.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Cleave | Large frontal cone - face away and don’t run back early |
| Garlean Fire | AoE | Orange marker player baits fire puddles to arena edge |
| Cohort Vanguard | Adds | Pick up and kill quickly |
Notes:
- Tank keeps boss faced away at all times
- Player with orange marker should drop fire puddles at arena edges
- Don’t consume central arena space with fire
- Kill Cohort Vanguard adds quickly when they spawn
Midgardsormr
The legendary dragon, father of the First Brood.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Disdain | AoE | Circular AoEs on random players - later leaves puddles |
| Mirage Dragon (Orange) | Adds | Tank far from the boss |
| Mirage Dragon (Blue) | Adds | Tank close to the boss |
| Animadversion | Raidwide | Players must activate magitek shield generator |
| Admonishment | AoE | Frontal breath attack |
Notes:
- Position Mirage Dragons correctly: Orange far, Blue close
- When Animadversion begins, activate the shield generator
- Keep dragon adds faced away so they don’t interrupt shield activation
- Avoid Disdain puddles left later in the fight