Recollection (Extreme)

Dawntrail Trial Lv100 iLvl 730 Extreme

The extreme version of the Zelenia trial. Unlocked by speaking to the Wandering Minstrel in Tuliyollal after completing the normal trial.

Zelenia

An enhanced version of Zelenia with additional mechanics, tighter timing, and an add phase requiring DPS coordination.

Opening Phase

MechanicTypeDescription
Thorned CatharsisRaidwideHeavy party-wide damage opening the fight
Shock + TowersSpreadFour towers spawn in quadrants - large AoE targets go to towers, small baits spread away

Tank Mechanics

MechanicTypeDescription
Specter of the LostTankbusterTank tethers spawn - each tank grabs one and aims away from group with heavy mitigation

Escelons’ Fall

MechanicTypeDescription
Escelons’ FallStackFour back-to-back cleaves targeting nearest or furthest players based on marker above boss
PositioningMechanicWatch marker - supports and DPS alternate taking cleaves in clock positions

Stock Break

MechanicTypeDescription
Stock BreakStackFour-hit split damage AoE - stack together and healers keep party healthy

Add Phase

MechanicTypeDescription
Blessed BarricadeAddsBoss becomes untargetable and summons four Roseblood adds
DPS CheckMechanicKill adds before the Aether gauge fills or wipe

Clone Mechanics

MechanicTypeDescription
Clone SpawnsMechanicClones appear on arena sides with tethers to individual players
Clone ResolutionAoEDodge based on your tethered clone’s position and attack

Tips:

  • Coordinate tank positions for Specter of the Lost tethers
  • Assign clock positions for Escelons’ Fall - know if you’re near or far group
  • Save DPS cooldowns for the add phase - the Aether gauge is unforgiving
  • Communication is key for clone tethers
  • Rewards item level 745 weapons and crafting materials