The Steps of Faith
A unique 8-player trial defending Ishgard’s gates from the dragon Vishap. Unlike typical trials, this is a defense scenario using siege equipment.
Vishap
This encounter requires using defensive installations rather than direct combat. Vishap advances across a bridge divided into four sections by gates. You fail only if he breaks through the final gate - party wipes do not end the duty.
Siege Equipment
Bertha Cannons
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Iron Kiss | Area damage - primary attack for adds and Vishap |
| Spindly Finger | Area damage + 1-second stun |
| Pitch Bomb | Creates slow AoE reducing enemy movement speed |
Notes: Positioned in pairs along each bridge section. Manually operated by party members.
Dragonkillers
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tower 1 | Fire immediately when Vishap is underneath |
| Tower 2 | Must snare Vishap first with orange pillars or he dodges |
| Tower 3 | Must snare Vishap first with orange pillars or he dodges |
Notes: Three towers available from the second section onward. Each can only fire once.
Enemy Adds
| Enemy | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Horde Dragons | Adds | Smaller dragons that swarm the party - tank and AoE down |
Role Distribution
| Role | Task |
|---|---|
| Tanks | Split adds left/right, position in front of Vishap for cannon coverage |
| Cannons | Focus Iron Kiss on adds and Vishap; use Pitch Bomb strategically |
| Healers | Keep tanks alive; position to funnel adds toward cannons |
| DPS | AoE spam on Vishap between add spawns |
Tips:
- This is an unusual trial focused on siege equipment
- Don’t panic on party wipes - you only fail if Vishap reaches the final gate
- Snare Vishap with orange pillars before using Dragonkillers 2 and 3
- Tank adds in Vishap’s path for efficient cannon fire