Hells' Kier

Stormblood Trial Lv70 iLvl 355

A trial against Suzaku, the vermilion bird of the Four Lords. This fight takes place on a circular platform and features several positioning-based mechanics.

Suzaku

Phase 1

MechanicTypeDescription
CremateTankbusterTank buster attack. Use defensive cooldowns.
Screams of the DamnedRaidwideGroup-wide AoE damage. Healers prepare.
Southron StarRaidwideAdditional group-wide AoE damage.
Eternal FlameAddsSummons Scarlet Ladies (adds). Stack them in the center and kill them there.
Phoenix DownAoECreates a safe zone by killing a plume in the middle. Adds may revive if not killed in center.
Ruthless RefrainKnockbackKnockback attack. Stay close to center to avoid being knocked off the arena.

Notes: Kill adds in the center during Eternal Flame or they may be revived during Phoenix Down.

Positioning Mechanics

MechanicTypeDescription
OrbsAoEOne player stands in each circle, facing the direction indicated by arrows.
RunesAoEMove next to the section Suzaku is targeting, then move into it after it explodes.
Incandescent InterludeStackMeteors that require at least one player per meteor to soak.

Notes: Communication is helpful for orb and meteor assignments in pickup groups.

Phase 2

MechanicTypeDescription
Phantom FlurryTankbusterHeavy tank buster attack. Tanks prepare cooldowns.

Notes: All Phase 1 mechanics continue with increased intensity. Watch for the knockback especially.