Sastasha (Hard)
The Serpent Reavers have returned to Sastasha with a devastating new ally. A challenging hard mode with complex mechanics.
Karlabos
A giant crab with a devastating HP reduction attack.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Screw | Raidwide | Reduces target to 1% HP - healer must top off immediately |
| Slime | AoE | Debuff that must be dispelled - don’t stack on others |
| Prey | Tankbuster | Tethers and stuns target after countdown - can transfer |
| Impale | Tankbuster | Single-target attack on tank |
Notes:
- Tail Screw is the key mechanic - healers must be ready to top off targets instantly
- Tail Screw can be stunned but builds resistance with repeated stuns
- Slime stacks if players group up - spread out
- Prey tether can be transferred by running into another player
Captain Madison
The pirate captain returns with dangerous adds.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Captain’s Slave | Adds | Priority target - stuns players |
| Captain’s Leech | Adds | Priority target - heals boss |
| Captain’s Guard | Adds | Secondary add to kill |
| Captain’s Boy | Adds | Secondary add to kill |
| In the Line of Fire | AoE | Locks onto random player and shoots - damage interrupts |
| Hornswaggle | Tankbuster | Single-target on primary threat |
| Keelhaul | Cleave | Frontal cleave with knockback and stun |
Notes:
- Kill order: Captain’s Slave → Captain’s Leech → other adds
- DPS must interrupt “In the Line of Fire” with enough damage
- Boss may retarget multiple times during the gun attack
- Tank faces boss away to avoid Keelhaul hitting party
Kraken
The final boss, a massive sea creature with many arms.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Kraken’s Arms | Adds | Kill to stun the boss - priority targets |
| Determination Buff | Adds | Ignore arms/tentacles with this buff |
| Ink Blot | AoE | Ground-targeted AoE applying blindness |
| Ink Jet | Cleave | Frontal AoE applying blindness |
| Fetters | Knockback | Tentacles throw afflicted players toward the boss |
| At World’s End | Raidwide | Wipe mechanic if arms are ignored too long |
Notes:
- Focus on killing Kraken’s Arms to stun the boss
- Ignore Tentacles and any Arms with the Determination buff
- At World’s End is a wipe mechanic - keep killing arms
- Avoid Ink attacks to prevent blindness debuff