The Weeping City of Mhach

Heavensward Raid Lv60 iLvl 205

The second alliance raid in the Shadow of Mhach series, exploring the ruins of the ancient city of Mhach. Features the iconic Ozma encounter with its shape-shifting mechanics.

Arachne Eve

A voidsent arachne guarding the city entrance.

MechanicTypeDescription
Silken SprayCleaveFrontal cone attack - don’t stand in front
Dark SpikeTankbusterHeavy tank damage - use cooldowns
Sticky WicketAoEWeb puddles slow movement - avoid standing in them
Spider AddsAddsSmall spiders spawn - AoE them down
Shadow BurstRaidwideRaid-wide AoE damage
TremblorAoEGround-based AoE - move out of marked areas

Strategy:

  • Tank faces boss away from raid
  • Avoid web puddles that slow movement
  • Kill spider adds quickly
  • Move out of ground AoEs

Forgall

An ancient Mhachi mage wielding dark magic.

MechanicTypeDescription
Brand of the FallenSpreadMarkers on players - spread to avoid overlap
Hell WindRaidwideHeavy raid-wide damage - heal through
Mana DrainAddsAdds drain mana from healers - kill quickly
Mega DeathAoEDoom-style mechanic - must be above HP threshold
Dark EruptionAoEGround eruptions - avoid marked areas
NecropurgeRaidwideUnavoidable raid damage

Strategy:

  • Spread for Brand of the Fallen markers
  • Kill Mana Drain adds before healers run dry
  • For Mega Death, ensure party is above HP threshold
  • Healers prepare for heavy damage during Hell Wind

Ozma

A legendary geometric entity that shifts between three forms.

Sphere Form

MechanicTypeDescription
MeteorSpreadRed markers - spread to halfway between alliances
Cube AddsAddsKill quickly after meteors
Acceleration BombAoEDo NOT move or attack when debuff expires

Pyramid/Triangle Form

MechanicTypeDescription
Massive LaserAoEFires at main platform - move to walkway immediately
Acceleration BombAoEStop all movement and attacks when debuff timer expires

Cube Form

MechanicTypeDescription
Tank LasersTankbusterRepeated small lasers on tank
TornadoAoEDonut-shaped AoE when adds appear - stay close to Ozma
HolyKnockbackKnocks players back - risk of falling off
Ball SoakStackBalls drop - players must soak them

Black Hole Phase

MechanicTypeDescription
TeleportAoEPlayers teleported to Atomos encounter
Yellow CircleStackOne player stands on circle to keep portals open
AssimilationGazeTurn away from Ozma or be trapped in Gaol
AtomosAddsDPS adds and Atomos to return to main arena

Strategy:

  • Each alliance stays in their designated section
  • In Sphere form, spread red markers between alliances, then kill cube adds
  • In Pyramid form, immediately move to walkway to avoid laser
  • In Cube form, stay close to Ozma for Tornado, brace for Holy knockback
  • During Black Hole, one player keeps yellow circle active while others DPS
  • Always turn away from Ozma during Assimilation

Calofisteri

A powerful Mhachi sorceress who achieved immortality through dark rituals.

MechanicTypeDescription
Dancing MadRaidwideHeavy raid-wide damage
HaircutCleaveVarious hair-based attacks with different patterns
ExtensionAoEHair extends across arena - avoid the lines
PenetrationTankbusterHeavy tank damage
Evil CurlAoECircular AoEs spawn around arena
Depth ChargeStackStack marker - group up to share damage
Living LockAddsHair adds spawn - kill before they reach boss
Grand CrossGazeLook away or be inflicted with various debuffs

Strategy:

  • Watch for hair attack patterns - each has different safe zones
  • Avoid hair Extension lines across the arena
  • Kill Living Lock adds before they empower the boss
  • Stack for Depth Charge markers
  • Turn away for Grand Cross gaze attack
  • Healers prepare for heavy Dancing Mad damage

Notes: The Weeping City features Ozma, one of the most memorable alliance raid bosses due to its unique shape-shifting mechanics. The fight requires alliance coordination and awareness of form changes.