Anabaseios: The Eleventh Circle
The third encounter of the Anabaseios raid tier. Themis, known as “Ephemeral Justice,” wields both light and darkness, which determine how his attacks function.
Themis
A duality-themed fight where the boss gathers light or darkness in his staff, changing how mechanics resolve. Features debuff-based positioning and expanding/contracting AoE patterns.
Key Mechanics
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Eunomia | Raidwide | Moderate raidwide with bleed DoT - requires mitigation and sustained healing |
| Dike | Tankbuster | Tank buster requiring cooldowns |
| Divisive Ruling | AoE | Line AoE through boss - behavior changes based on light or dark |
| Dark and Light | AoE | Two circles appear (east/west). Players get light or dark debuffs - stand in opposite-colored circle |
| Sigils of Discord | AoE | Applies debuffs matching the puddle colors |
| Dineis | Stack | Targeted ground AoEs on players requiring stacking and dodging together |
| Emissary’s Will | Enrage | Instantly kills players not standing in correct circles |
| Upheld Ruling | Cleave | Conal attacks based on light/dark charge |
Light vs Dark (Core Mechanic)
Watch the boss’s staff to determine attack patterns:
Darkness Charge:
- Divisive Ruling line AoE pulses outward
- Move inside immediately after the initial explosion
Light Charge:
- Divisive Ruling line AoE expands outward
- Move left or right to dodge the expanding line
Dark and Light (Circle Mechanic)
Critical positioning mechanic:
- Two circles appear on east and west sides
- Players receive debuffs - either light or dark
- Stand in opposite color - light debuff players go to dark circle, vice versa
- Wrong circle = damage + vulnerability
- Emissary’s Will: Anyone outside correct circle dies instantly
- Circles are removed after Emissary’s Will resolves
Fight Flow
The encounter follows a pattern:
- Opens with Eunomia (raidwide + bleed)
- Three sets of Divisive Ruling (alternating light and dark)
- Another Eunomia
- Dark and Light circle mechanics begin
- Pattern repeats with increasing complexity
Tips
- Watch the staff glow to identify light or dark charge
- For dark Divisive Ruling: move in after explosion
- For light Divisive Ruling: move sideways to avoid expansion
- Track your debuff color and go to opposite circle
- Healers prepare for Eunomia’s bleed DoT with sustained healing
- Emissary’s Will is fatal if positioned wrong - prioritize correct placement