The Howling Eye
The third primal trial in the main story. Garuda, Lady of the Vortex, introduces the concept of using environmental cover to survive attacks.
Garuda
The Lady of the Vortex, primal of the Ixal beast tribe.
Phase 1
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Slipstream | Cleave | Frontal line attack - move to sides or behind Garuda |
| Shriek | Raidwide | Garuda teleports and fires a devastating wave - hide behind rock pillars |
| Razor Plumes | Adds | Adds spawn after Shriek that damage pillars - destroy them quickly |
Notes:
- Rock pillars around the arena are essential for survival
- Tank should keep Garuda away from pillars to prevent damage
- Garuda performs two Shriek casts - one from north, one from south
Phase 2
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arena Edge | AoE | Purple damaging AoE appears around arena edges - stay away |
| Mistral Song | Raidwide | Another wave attack - move to her sides or behind |
Tips:
- If Garuda teleports to center, run behind her
- If she teleports to an edge, run to the opposite side
- Keep pillars alive as long as possible for cover
- Don’t stand near pillars unless actively using them for protection