Alexander: Gordias - The Cuff of the Father

Heavensward Raid Lv60 iLvl 170

The second floor of Alexander: Gordias, a unique gauntlet-style encounter featuring 8 waves of trash enemies rather than a traditional boss fight. Requires careful add management and use of Magitek Gobwalker suits.

Gordian Adds

A multi-wave add encounter testing coordination and kill priority.

MechanicTypeDescription
Magitek Gobwalker SuitsAddsTwo DPS pilot suits to drag bombs and debuff enemies
Boomtype Magitek GobwalkerAddsTop priority - applies Vulnerability Up
Jagd DollAddsSecond priority - hits extremely hard
Gordian HardhelmAddsThird priority - reduces healing, buffs physical vulnerability
Gordian HardmindAddsThird priority - reduces healing, buffs magic vulnerability
Gordian SoldiersAddsLower priority trash
Gordian SnipersAddsLower priority ranged adds
Magitek GobwidowAddsLarge add, lower priority
Bomb MechanicAoESplit party to manage fire resistance down debuffs

Kill Priority:

  1. Boomtype Magitek Gobwalker (vulnerability debuff)
  2. Jagd Doll (high damage)
  3. Gordian Hardhelm/Hardmind (healing reduction)
  4. Gordian Soldiers
  5. Gordian Snipers
  6. Magitek Gobwidow

Strategy:

  • Two DPS enter the Magitek Gobwalker G-VII suits at the start
  • Suit pilots drag bombs away from the party and use debuff abilities on enemies
  • Do NOT exit the suit or it’s lost for the rest of the fight
  • Use suit abilities sparingly to conserve energy
  • Recharge the suit using its Recharge ability on low-health enemies
  • When bombs appear, split the party so one side absorbs while the other stays safe
  • Tanks must use cooldowns carefully as trash hits hard
  • Kill enemies quickly to control wave spawns rather than waiting for timers

Notes: This is the most unique encounter in Alexander, functioning as an add gauntlet rather than a boss fight. Success depends on proper use of the Gobwalker suits and following the kill priority.