The extreme version of the Monster Hunter Wilds crossover trial. An enhanced encounter with tighter mechanics and additional attack patterns.
Guardian Arkveld
A more challenging version of Guardian Arkveld with no death limit but punishing mechanics. Like the normal version, no cast bars are used - watch animations carefully.
Opening Phase
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|
| Side Swipe Combo | Cleave | Two-hit cleave pattern - dodge center hit, then move opposite side for second |
| Crack Patterns | AoE | White cracks = sides safe (middle dangerous), Red cracks = middle safe (sides dangerous) |
| Light Party Stacks | Stack | Groups position near and far from boss jump locations during cracks |
Core Mechanics (Enhanced)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|
| Roar | Raidwide | Heavy party damage requiring mitigation and healing |
| Chainblade Blow | Cleave | Boss raises arm, half-room cleave then ground AoE - move opposite |
| Wyvern’s Siegeflight | Cleave | Charge across arena with red/white crack patterns determining safe zones |
| Rush | AoE | Three red line charges - walk into one and dodge expanding rings |
Devour Pattern
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|
| Devour AoE | AoE | Stand near third circle from center, then move into it when boss arrives |
Tower Phase (Enhanced)
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|
| Puddle Baits | AoE | Bait puddles before towers spawn |
| Small Towers | Soak | Cardinal position towers requiring soaks |
| Large Tank Towers | Tankbuster | Two large towers requiring tank mitigation before soaking |
| Exaflares | AoE | Move outward from center after soaking towers |
| Crystal Explosions | AoE | Avoid crystals - they explode on contact |
Chainblade Charge
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|
| Chainblade Charge | Stack | Stack marker on healer - requires group coordination |
Tips:
- Master reading animations - no cast bars means visual tells are everything
- Remember: Red = middle safe, White = sides safe
- Coordinate light party positions during crack phases
- Tanks must use strong cooldowns before soaking large towers
- Avoid crystals during exaflare movement
- Rewards Veldian Weapon Coffer (ilvl 745) and Guardian Arkveld Certificates
- Carve Arkveld’s head for 4 Guardian Scales