The Windward Wilds

Dawntrail Trial Lv100 iLvl 725

A crossover trial featuring Guardian Arkveld from Monster Hunter Wilds. Unlocked through the sidequest “The White Wanderer” from the Dawn Hunt Tracker in Tuliyollal after completing the Dawntrail MSQ.

Guardian Arkveld

A massive wyvern-type creature that fights using Monster Hunter-style mechanics. Unlike standard FFXIV fights, this boss has no cast bars - all attacks are telegraphed through animations and visual tells only.

Special Buffs

BuffDescription
Well-done, SteakPassive buff healing ~5,000 HP every 3 seconds and increasing max HP
Mega Potion10 charges of a duty action that instantly restores HP to full

Primary Tells

Watch for two main attack patterns:

  • Roar - Indicated by roaring animation
  • Chainblade Blow - Indicated by raising arm

Phase 1 Mechanics

MechanicTypeDescription
RoarRaidwideHeavy party-wide magic damage - heal and mitigate
Chainblade BlowCleaveHalf-room cleave on one side, followed by large ground AoE - move opposite side
Wyvern’s SiegeflightCleaveBoss jumps to edge and charges across with ground cracks
Red CracksAoERed ground cracks mean side cleaves - middle is safe
White CracksAoEWhite ground cracks mean middle cleave - sides are safe

Rush and Stack Mechanics

MechanicTypeDescription
RushAoEThree red line AoE charges with expanding ring explosions
Chainblade ChargeStackStack marker on random healer - group together

Tower Phase

MechanicTypeDescription
Small TowersSoakSix towers spawn at cardinals requiring players to soak
Large TowersTankbusterTwo larger towers need tanks with mitigation

Tips:

  • Pay close attention to animations since there are no cast bars
  • Red cracks = stay middle, White cracks = stay on sides
  • Use Mega Potion liberally - you have 10 charges
  • The Well-done Steak buff provides significant passive healing
  • After clearing, interact with Arkveld’s head for Guardian Scales
  • Rewards Veldian Weapon Coffer (ilvl 745)