The Minstrel's Ballad: Sphene's Burden
An Extreme trial featuring Sphene, the Queen Eternal, unlocked by speaking with the Wandering Minstrel in Tuliyollal after completing the Dawntrail MSQ.
Sphene (The Queen Eternal)
Wind Phase:
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aethertide | AoE | Sphene distorts arena portions three times, firing lasers at healers that others must soak |
| Laws of Wind | Stack | Stack markers on both healers; Light Party 1 NW, Light Party 2 SE, then move to center |
| Legitimate Force | Cleave | Boss attacks glowing side first; dodge accordingly |
Earth Phase:
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Meteor Impact | AoE | Square position formation; DPS outside, tanks/healers inside |
| Royal Domain | AoE | Arena-wide mechanics with positional requirements |
Ice Phase:
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Authority | Raidwide | Heavy raid-wide damage |
| Dimensional Distortion | AoE | Arena manipulation mechanics |
Coronation Phase:
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation | Raidwide | Phase transition with heavy damage |
| Royal Banishment | Tankbuster | Heavy dual tank buster |
Notes: Divide into two Light Parties with assigned positions. Use square formations for Meteor Impact mechanics. Strategies may vary by data center—study mechanics beforehand unless doing blind progression.