The Second Coil of Bahamut - Turn 2
The second turn of the Second Coil features Melusine, a lamia boss with petrification mechanics and multiple add phases.
Melusine
A fight with heavy emphasis on gaze mechanics and add management across multiple phases.
Core Mechanics (All Phases)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cursed Voice | Gaze | Three random players get debuff - frontal cone of petrification when it expires |
| Cursed Shriek | Gaze | One player gets debuff - petrifies everyone in their line of sight |
| Circle Blade | AoE | Circular AoE from Melusine - move away when cast begins |
Cursed Voice Strategy
- Three players receive the debuff
- When it expires, a frontal cone of white smog fires
- Move to arena edge and face away from raid
- Stay positioned until debuff wears off
Cursed Shriek Strategy
- One player receives the debuff
- They will petrify everyone who can see them
- Move to the back of the arena near the Renauds
- Position outside hitboxes and away from other players’ line of sight
Phase Breakdown
Phase 1 (100% - 80%)
- Attack Melusine directly
- Handle Cursed Voice and Cursed Shriek mechanics
Phase 2 (~80%)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lamia DeathDancers x3 | Adds | Three adds spawn sequentially - use cooldowns on second one |
| Circle Blade | AoE | DeathDancers also use this ability |
Phase 3 (~60%)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lamia Fatedealers x4 | Adds | Spawn in corners - focus them down quickly |
| Purple AoEs | AoE | Ground circles appear - avoid standing in them |
Phase 4 (~35%)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lamia Prosecutor | Adds | Spawns with Petrification ability |
| Petrification | Gaze | 3-second cast - look away during cast or be petrified |
| Inherited Petrification | Gaze | Melusine gains Petrification after Prosecutor dies |
Final Phase Strategy:
- Let the first Petrification cast finish
- Use Limit Break to quickly defeat the Prosecutor
- After Prosecutor dies, Melusine gains Petrification
- Look away during her Petrification casts and burn her down
Notes:
- Gaze mechanics are the primary wipe cause - always watch debuffs
- Resume attacking Circle Blade once the visual circle disappears (delayed animation)
- Coordinate add priorities across phases