Ark Angels

Mission Name:   Ark Angels   Start NPC:   None   Requirements:   Zilart Rank 13   Suggested Level:   70+   Title:   Pentacide Perpetrator (Divine Might BCNM only)   Repeatable:   No   Reward:   Zilart Rank 14         Previous Mission:   Zilart Mission 13: The Gate of the Gods   Next Mission:   Zilart Mission 15: The Sealed Shrine

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Walkthrough

Note

Completing the quest Divine Might takes the place of this mission, and has additional rewards.

• To get to the Ark Angels, take the red portals. If you want to get to the different islands, activate pincer stones and take the blue portals. There is only magic aggro in this area except for the groundskeepers standing on a blue symbol.
• 6 people will be allowed to participate in the BCNM.
• 5 Ark Angels must be defeated one at a time. Each one has 2 jobs and uses abilities and 2 hour abilities from both jobs.
• They use normal Weapon Skills for their weapon as well as a unique weapon skill that only they can use.
• It has been reported that the AA can use the 2 hours more than once.
  • Ark Angel TT: BLM + DRK, wielding a Scythe
    • Uses Manafont and Blood Weapon
    • Unique WS Amon Drive: AoE 100-300 damage plus Paralysis and Petrification, absorbed by Utsusemi
    • Casts all BLM and DRK spells.
    • Teleports around the circular battlefield
    • Suggested Strategy - have mages stand on the stairs and just attack/heal from there as the AoE attack can be deadly to mages. Melee simply melee.
  • Ark Angel MR THF + BST, wielding an Axe
    • Uses Perfect Dodge and Charm.
    • Unique WS Havoc Spiral: AoE 100-300 damage plus Sleep, absorbed by Utsusemi
    • Summons a pet at start. This is usually a tiger, but can also be a black mandragora.
    • Suggested Strategy - Sleep the pet and just focus on Ark Angel MR. Bring a backup tank for when your tank gets charmed, (you can get charmed even if the pet is still alive).
  • Ark Angel HM NIN + WAR, wielding two Swords
    • Uses Mighty Strikes. May or may not use Mijin Gakure.
    • Unique WS Cross Reaver: Cone Attack 500-900 damage plus Stun.
    • Mijin Gakure at high HP can kill everyone in range.
    • Suggested Strategy - Mages stay at maximum casting range to avoid Mijin Gakure. Barfira and Earthen Ward melees to help them survive.
  • Ark Angel EV PLD + WHM, wielding a Sword
    • Uses Invincible and Benediction.
    • Unique WS Dominion Slash: AoE 200-300 damage and Silence, absorbed by Utsusemi. Bring Echo Drops. Can also dispel buffs - keep an eye on Reraise.
    • Also uses Shield Strike: Cone Attack ~100 damage and Stun
    • Spirits Within at high HP can one-shot your tank.
    • Suggested Strategy - Gravity and/or Bind the Ark Angel and kite to avoid Spirits Within.
  • Ark Angel GK DRG + SAM, wielding a Great Katana
    • Uses Call Wyvern and Meikyo Shisui multiple times.
    • Unique WS Dragonfall: AoE 100-300 damage plus Bind, absorbed by Utsusemi.
    • Suggested Strategy - Blinktank to avoid high damage from Meikyo Shisui

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Game Description

Mission Orders

Apathy, arrogance, cowardice, envy, rage--the darkness that lurks within us all...