The Bowl of Embers
The first primal encounter in the game. Ifrit, Lord of the Inferno, awaits in the Bowl of Embers. This 4-player trial introduces core concepts that repeat throughout FFXIV.
Ifrit
The Lord of the Inferno, primal of the Amalj’aa beast tribe.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incinerate | Cleave | Wide frontal cone attack - tank faces Ifrit away from party |
| Eruption | AoE | Glowing cracks appear under a random player - move out immediately |
| Radiant Plume | AoE | Circular AoEs appear at center or outer edge - move to safe areas |
| Infernal Nail | Adds | Spawns at ~50% HP - must destroy before Hellfire or party wipes |
| Hellfire | Raidwide | Room-wide damage - reduced to survivable levels if nail is destroyed |
Notes:
- Tank should keep Ifrit facing away from the party at all times
- When the Infernal Nail spawns, ALL players must immediately switch to it
- Destroying the nail makes Hellfire deal only ~200 damage instead of 1000+
- This fight can be completed with Duty Support NPCs