The Vault
A pivotal story dungeon featuring battles against the Heavens’ Ward knights in Ishgard’s holiest sanctum.
Ser Adelphel Brightblade
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Holiest of Holy | Raidwide | Room-wide damage requiring AoE heals |
| Holy Shield Bash | Knockback | Targets a random player with a stun and knockback combo |
| Brightspheres | AoE | Summons white orbs that explode in the order they were summoned |
| Shining Blade | AoE | Adelphel charges around summoning orbs - avoid the explosions |
| Execution | AoE | Circle AoE that follows a targeted player - move away from the party |
Notes:
- At around 30% health, Adelphel transforms and becomes more dangerous
- Track the order of orb spawns to avoid explosions
Ser Grinnaux the Bull
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperdimensional Slash | AoE | Creates red line AoEs in random directions, leaving Aetherial Tears |
| Aetherial Tears | AoE | Tether to and damage nearby players - stay away from them |
| Faith Unmoving | Knockback | Room-wide attack with knockback - keep your back away from Aetherial Tears |
| Dimensional Rift | AoE | Circle AoE to dodge |
Notes:
- Avoid being knocked into Aetherial Tears by positioning carefully
- At low health, Grinnaux transforms
Ser Charibert
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Altar Pyre | Raidwide | Room-wide damage |
| Holy Chain | Stack | Chains two players together - run apart to break the chain |
| Heavensflame | AoE | Places flame rings on the ground - avoid standing in them |
| Summoned Knights | Adds | Slow-inflicting enemies that march across the room - avoid them |
| Dawn Knight & Dusk Knight | Adds | Spawns at half health - kill them while handling other mechanics |
Notes:
- This dungeon has significant unavoidable damage - healer gear is important
- Break Holy Chain quickly by running away from your partner
- Watch for knights marching across the arena