The Limitless Blue (Extreme)

Heavensward Trial Lv60 iLvl 165 Extreme

Extreme version of the Bismarck fight featuring strict DPS checks, elemental debuffs, and tighter coordination requirements. Recommended i170+ weapon and ~10k HP.

Bismarck

The whale primal returns with new elemental mechanics and stricter timing on island integrity management.

Phase 1 - Chitin Carapace

MechanicTypeDescription
Cetacean RageRaidwideBismarck charges the island - first hit cannot be blocked, subsequent hits require Field
Vuk’maii VunduAddsNorthern caster add - must be killed quickly
Lan’maii VunduAddsSouthern add - must be killed quickly
DragonkillersMechanicFire both to harpoon Bismarck - coordinate timing
Chitin CarapaceDPS CheckBoard Bismarck and destroy carapace - limited time before falling off
TurbulenceDebuffStacking debuff while on Bismarck’s back - 3+ stacks is fatal
Whaleback DoTRaidwideContinuous damage on Bismarck’s back

Notes:

  • Turbulence stacks require jumping off before 3 stacks
  • May need multiple boarding cycles to destroy Carapace
  • Use the Magitek Field Generator to block charge damage

Phase 2 - Sanuwa Phase

MechanicTypeDescription
So’SanuwaAddsTank this add where it spawns - faces away from party
Ul’SanuwaAddsTank this add where it spawns - faces away from party
Will of the WindDebuffWind debuff - stay away from So’Sanuwa or take reflected damage
Will of the WaterDebuffWater debuff - stay away from Ul’Sanuwa or take reflected damage
Debuff ReapplyMechanicDebuffs reapply every 50 seconds - may swap positions
Breach BlastRaidwideHigh damage after add phase - scales with add HP

Notes:

  • Critical: Check your debuff and attack the OPPOSITE Sanuwa
  • Wind debuffed players attack Ul’Sanuwa (Water)
  • Water debuffed players attack So’Sanuwa (Wind)
  • Tanks should use heavy cooldowns - both adds hit hard

Phase 3 - Corona

MechanicTypeDescription
Add WavesAddsMore adds spawn - defeat to ready Dragonkillers
CoronaDPS CheckBoard Bismarck and attack the Corona
Weather EffectsAoETornadoes and weather hazards during phase
Island IntegrityEnrageIsland destruction = wipe

Notes:

  • Field Generator is destroyed after Phase 2 - no more blocking charges
  • Must kill Bismarck before island integrity reaches 0

Tips:

  • Assign players to each Dragonkiller before pull
  • Call out debuffs during Sanuwa phase
  • Pre-position for add spawns
  • Use knockback immunity for weather mechanics when possible
  • Healers should pre-shield before Bismarck charges