The Jade Stoa
A trial against Byakko, the white tiger of the Four Lords. This fight introduces mechanics that become more punishing in Extreme mode.
Byakko
Phase 1
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Pulse | Raidwide | Raidwide AoE damage hitting twice. Repeated throughout the fight. |
| Heavenly Strike | Tankbuster | Heavy tankbuster requiring mitigation. |
| State of Shock | Stack | Byakko grabs the main target and throws them to a stack AoE. Players must stack to soak damage or the grabbed player dies. |
| Sweep the Leg | Cleave | 270-degree AoE with only the space behind the boss being safe. Move behind Byakko. |
| Unrelenting Anguish | AoE | Byakko shoots rotating energy orbs. Dodge between the orbs. |
| Fire and Lightning | AoE | Wide column AoE targeting a single player. Move out of the path. |
Notes: Being hit by avoidable attacks gives a Vulnerability Up debuff. Minimize mistakes to reduce incoming damage.
Phase 2 (Intermission)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hakutei | Adds | Byakko summons his tiger Hakutei. Tanks should face Hakutei away from the group. |
| White Herald | Spread | Spread marker requiring distance from other players. |
| The Roar of Thunder | Enrage | DPS must burn Hakutei quickly to reduce damage from this attack. |
Notes: Keep Hakutei facing away due to its cleave attack. Burn it down before Roar of Thunder.
Phase 3
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Phase | AoE | Players fall from the sky while dodging donut AoEs. Safe zone is in Byakko’s hitbox. |
| Red Bubbles | AoE | Avoid the red bubbles while falling. |
Notes: Stay close to Byakko’s hitbox during the falling sequence to avoid the donut AoEs.