The Binding Coil of Bahamut - Turn 1
The first turn of the Binding Coil delves into the depths beneath Castrum Occidens, where adventurers encounter Caduceus, a massive two-headed snake guarding the way forward.
Caduceus
A unique boss fight centered around managing Steel Scales stacks and coordinating the split phase at 66% HP.
Phase 1 (100% - 66%)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hood Swing | Cleave | Massive frontal cone (160-180 degrees) - only tanks should be in front |
| Whip Back | Cleave | Devastating rear-facing AoE - do not stand behind the boss |
| Steel Scales | Enrage | Boss gains a stack every ~45 seconds, increasing damage dealt |
| Glowing Tiles | Adds | Floor tiles glow and spawn Dark Matter Slimes on players standing on them |
| Acid Spit | AoE | Single-target attack that leaves a damaging DoT pool on the ground |
Dark Matter Slimes
When tiles glow, slimes spawn on any player standing on them:
- Slimes fixate on whoever spawned them
- If moved too far away, they explode dealing massive AoE damage
- Lower slimes to under 20% HP before feeding them to Caduceus
- Feeding slimes removes Steel Scales stacks from the boss
Phase 2 (66% - 0%)
At 66% HP, Caduceus splits into two separate snakes.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Split | Adds | Boss divides into two snakes, each retaining Steel Scales stacks |
| Recombination | Enrage | If the two halves get too close, they merge with combined stacks |
| Synchronized Kill | Enrage | Both halves must die within ~20 seconds or Caduceus respawns at full HP |
Notes:
- Organize into two teams (1 Tank, 1 Healer, 2 DPS each) for the split phase
- Approach from the center/sides to avoid frontal and rear cleaves
- Clear all Steel Scales stacks before the 66% split if possible
- Keep the two snake halves separated but kill them within 20 seconds of each other