Kugane Castle

Stormblood Dungeon Lv70 iLvl 280

A castle in Kugane where the Confederacy’s enemies have taken refuge, culminating in a battle against the legendary swordsman.

Zuiko-maru

MechanicTypeDescription
ClearoutCleaveFrontal cone AoE - move out of the telegraph
Harakiri KoshoAddsBomb adds spawn and tether to players - run away from your tethered add
Kenki ReleaseRaidwideRaid-wide AoE damage
Helm CrackStackStack marker - all players stack on marked player

Notes:

  • Run away from your tethered bomb add
  • DPS should focus on the add tethered to another player
  • Keep adds together and destroy them to trigger their safe AoE

Dojun-maru

MechanicTypeDescription
Clockwork MediumAddsSummons Joi Onmitsu adds that explode for heavy raid-wide if not killed
Clockwork RaitonSpreadLightning circular AoE around individual players - spread out
Tatami-gaeshiAoEColumn AoEs from adds that knock players into the air

Notes:

  • Kill adds quickly before they explode
  • Spread out during Clockwork Raiton to avoid overlapping
  • Watch for column AoEs from the adds

Yojimbo

MechanicTypeDescription
PaydayAoEGold piles spawn - collect them before the dog does
ZanmatoRaidwideRaid-wide AoE - damage based on how much gold the dog collected
Metta-giriRaidwideGroup-wide AoE damage
Dragon’s LairAddsSpawns low-health Dragon Head adds to kill
Dog KnockbackKnockbackUnavoidable knockback from the dog

Notes:

  • The dog fills a Duty Gauge as it collects gold
  • Higher gauge means more damage from Zanmato
  • Collect gold piles to minimize Zanmato damage
  • Dragon Head adds during Dragon’s Lair have low health