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{{ | ==Dungeon Mechanics== | ||
Similar to {{ZoneIcon|Into the Mist}} and {{ZoneIcon|Impending Darkness Event}}, this Dungeon consists of 3 boss phases, each tailored to a specific Combat Style. There will be a paused screen as soon as you enter the dungeon, and before each phase of the boss, where the player can read the boss's abilities and damage values. Unlike those dungeons, there are significantly less mechanics that dynamically change the amount of damage the boss can do, outside of the returning [[Affliction]]. Due to this it is generally much easier to determine if the player can survive without manual eating; in fact, 2 of the 3 phases are completely idle-able. The third phase has a mechanic that instantly kills the player (by dealing about a million damage) if they fall below a certain {{Skill|Hitpoints|HP}} threshold. | |||
== | ===Intimidation=== | ||
Just like every other monster in the {{TotH|Throne of the Herald Expansion}}, {{MonsterIcon|Herald|the Herald}} has a passive effect that reduces the player's Damage Reduction. When in combat with {{MonsterIcon|Herald|the Herald}}, the player's '''base''' damage reduction is reduced by 44%, before any modifiers from the combat triangle. | |||
===Deja-Vu=== | |||
This ability is found on all three phases of the boss, and is reminiscent of the passive immunities of {{MonsterIcon|Bane}} and {{MonsterIcon|Ahrenia}}. When the boss uses this ability, he becomes immune to all damage from combat styles different than his own for a few turns. This ability is designed to encourage the player to swap equipment sets actively to be able to deal damage, however, the boss generally does too much damage to not take advantage of the [[Combat Triangle]] increase to Damage Reduction, and this mechanic can be ignored if you can deal enough damage in between Deja-Vu effects. | |||
===Immunities=== | |||
Each phase of {{MonsterIcon|Herald|the Herald}} is immune to [[Stun|stuns]] and [[Freeze|freeze effects]] as has a 50% chance to avoid [[Burn]], [[Bleed]], [[Slow]] and [[Frostburn]]. | |||
Each boss also heals 4% of its max {{Skill|Hitpoints|HP}} every 2 turns. | |||
===Growing Madness=== | |||
Every time the boss attacks, it gets faster and can deal more damage, with up to 50% reduced attack interval, and 50% increased Max Hit. | |||
==Rewards== | |||
{{PetIcon|Harold}} - This pet has a ludicrous amount of bonuses for every aspect of the game. | |||
==Stats and Buffs== | |||
===Minimum Recommended Levels=== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Suggestion | |||
! Benefit | |||
|- | |||
| {{SkillReq|Hitpoints|120}} | |||
| Less need for DR | |||
|- | |||
| {{SkillReq|Agility|120}} | |||
| Pillar of Combat and Elite Pillar of Conflict | |||
|- | |||
| {{SkillReq|Summoning|115}} | |||
| Dragon Synergies | |||
|- | |||
| {{SkillReq|Prayer|120}} | |||
| {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}} | |||
|- | |||
| {{ItemIcon|Leviathan Shield}} | |||
| Large amount of damage reduction paired with decent Reflect Damage | |||
|- | |||
| {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} | |||
| Cape with the highest damage reduction. | |||
|- | |||
| {{ItemIcon|Agile Wings Rapier}} | |||
| Extremely powerful {{Skill|Melee}} weapon | |||
|- | |||
| {{ItemIcon|Slicing Maelstrom Wand}} | |||
| Extremely powerful {{Skill|Magic}} weapon | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
===Astrology=== | ===Astrology=== | ||
As many combat bonuses from {{Skill|Astrology}} constellations are recommended, but not required. In total, Astrology serves as a massive buff to combat and will make the fight easier. The main bonuses are: | |||
*+5 Hidden | * +5 Hidden Levels for {{Skill|Melee}}{{Skill|Ranged}}{{Skill|Magic}} | ||
** | **{{Icon|Iridan|type=constellation}}, {{Icon|Terra|type=constellation}}, {{Icon|Syllia|type=constellation}}, and {{Icon|Arachi|type=constellation}}. The +5 hidden {{Skill|Defence}} levels in Tellus are redundant. | ||
* | * 5% reduced Attack Interval and Enemy Damage Reduction decreased by 5%, from {{Icon|Ashtar|type=constellation}} | ||
===Agility=== | ===Agility=== | ||
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===Consumables=== | ===Consumables=== | ||
*Food | *Food | ||
**Food choice does not matter for the first 2 enemies, as they can both be safely idled. However, since the {{MonsterIcon|The Herald|final | **Food choice does not matter for the first 2 enemies, as they can both be safely idled. However, since the {{MonsterIcon|The Herald|final phase}} has an attack which ''will'' one-shot the player if they are below 90% health, a food which can heal to full health in 1 click is highly recommended. {{ItemIcon|Mystic Shark}} or similar. | ||
* | *Consumable Slot | ||
**The only dps benefitting item which goes in here are {{ItemIcon|Whetstone}}. However, they only affect melee. {{ItemIcon|Blood Vial}} or {{ItemIcon|Portable Rations}} can be used outside of your melee set, but have very little effect. | |||
**The only dps benefitting item which goes in here are {{ItemIcon|Whetstone}}. However, they only affect melee. {{ItemIcon|Blood Vial}} or {{ItemIcon|Portable Rations}} can be used outside of your melee set, but have little effect | |||
*Potions | *Potions | ||
== | ===== Prayer ===== | ||
For Melee, use {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}} and {{PrayerIcon|Valor}} or the highest level combat style prayers you have available. | |||
For Ranged, use {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}} and {{PrayerIcon|Avidity}} or the highest level combat style prayers you have available. | |||
For Magic, use {{PrayerIcon|Battleborn}} and {{PrayerIcon|Divination}} or the highest level combat style prayers you have available. | |||
===Potions=== | |||
For all combat styles, use {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} | |||
===Summoning=== | |||
For all combat styles, use {{ItemIcon|Spectre}} and {{ItemIcon|Occultist}}. This synergy adds a ridiculous amount to the player's chance to hit, even with otherwise maxed stats, and helps a lot in actually landing hits. | |||
==Phase 1== | |||
Here, you will fight {{MonsterIcon|The Herald Phase 1}}. This phase uses {{Skill|Melee}}, so to make best use of the combat triangle, Magic will be the best bet as you can guarantee your safety (With enough food of course). | |||
* {{SpellIcon|Slicing Maelstrom}} and {{SpellIcon|Surge II}} | |||
* {{SpellIcon|Despair}} | |||
* {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} | |||
{{ | Using all of the best pieces of equipment, the player will be able to safely idle {{MonsterIcon|The Herald Phase 1}} at max stacks of Affliction and Growing Madness. | ||
| | |||
| | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! Slot | ||
| | !colspan="6"|Better to Worse | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! Head | ||
| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Helmet}} | ||
| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Mask of Despair}} | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! Body | ||
| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Platebody}} | ||
| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Freezing Touch Body}} | ||
| | |- | ||
| | ! Leggings | ||
| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Platelegs}} | ||
| | |colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Lightning Mythical Wizard Bottoms|Lightning Mythical Bottoms}} | ||
|- | |||
! Boots | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Boots}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Frostspark Boots}} | |||
|- | |||
! Hands | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Gauntlets}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Gloves of Greater Shade Summon}} | |||
|- | |||
! Cape | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Weakness Exploiter Cape}} | |||
|- | |||
! Neck | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Allure Amulet}} | |||
|- | |||
! Ring | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Blood Ring}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Power}} | |||
|- | |||
! Passive | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Wasteful Ring}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Gauntlets of Rage}} | |||
|- | |||
! Weapon | |||
|colspan="3"| {{ItemIcon|Slicing Maelstrom Wand}} | |||
|colspan="3"| {{ItemIcon|Archaic Wand}} | |||
|- | |||
! Offhand | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Leviathan Shield}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|(P) Divine Shield}} | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
==Phase 2== | ==Phase 2== | ||
Here, you will fight {{MonsterIcon|The Herald Phase 2}}. This phase uses {{Skill|Ranged}}, so to make best use of the combat triangle, Magic will be the best bet as you can guarantee your safety (With enough food of course). | |||
* {{SpellIcon|Despair}} - Curse, must have {{ItemIcon|Voodoo Trinket}} equipped to activate. | |||
* {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} | |||
* {{ItemIcon|Whetstone}} | |||
With the {{ItemIcon|Voodoo Trinket}} equipped, the player is able to use curses without a {{Skill|Magic}} weapon. This is essential, as using the {{SpellIcon|Despair}} curse is the primary way to deal damage to the boss. This boss becomes '''SIGNIFICANTLY MORE DIFFICULT''' if this trinket and curse are not used. | |||
Using all of the best pieces of equipment, the player will be able to safely idle {{MonsterIcon|The Herald Phase 2}} at max stacks of Affliction and Moment in Time. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Slot | |||
!colspan="6"|Better to Worse | |||
|- | |||
! Head | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Protector Helmet}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Mask of Madness}} | |||
|- | |||
! Body | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ward of Flame Platebody}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Protector Platebody}} | |||
|- | |||
! Leggings | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Protector Platelegs}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Burning Protection Platelegs}} | |||
|- | |||
! Boots | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Protector Boots}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Frostspark Boots}} | |||
|- | |||
! Hands | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Protector Gauntlets}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Gloves of Greater Shade Summon}} | |||
|- | |||
! Cape | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Weakness Exploiter Cape}} | |||
|- | |||
! Neck | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Allure Amulet}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Frostspark Amulet}} | |||
|- | |||
! Ring | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Iridium Runestone Ring}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Blood Ring}} | |||
|- | |||
! Passive | |||
|colspan="6"| {{ItemIcon|Voodoo Trinket}} | |||
|- | |||
! Weapon | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Agile Wings Rapier}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Frostspark Sword}} | |||
|- | |||
! Offhand | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Leviathan Shield}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|(P) Divine Shield}} | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
==Phase 3== | |||
Here, you will fight {{MonsterIcon|The Herald}}. This phase uses {{Skill|Magic}}, so to make best use of the combat triangle, Ranged would be ideal. However, since this fight is impossible to idle no matter what, the guide will default to a skill that can simply deal more damage, {{Skill|Magic}}! | |||
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| | |||
| | |||
}} | |||
* {{SpellIcon|Slicing Maelstrom}} and {{SpellIcon|Surge II}} | |||
* {{SpellIcon|Despair}} | |||
* {{ItemIcon|Damage Reduction Potion IV}} | |||
* {{PrayerIcon|Holy Aegis}} can be swapped instead of {{PrayerIcon|Divination}} for more safety | |||
Using all of the best pieces of equipment, the player will be able to safely idle {{MonsterIcon|The Herald Phase 1}} even at max stacks of Reign Over Time. | |||
This fight is different from the others. {{MonsterIcon|The Herald}} has a special unavoidable attack '''Sealed Fate''' which instantly kills the player if they are below 90% health when it activates. This means this phase cannot be idled, and the player must pay attention to the fight in order to heal themselves to full {{Skill|Hitpoints|HP}} when the boss is using the attack and keep themselves alive for all other attacks. Remember that the boss will be attacking very quickly due to '''Reign over Time'''. | |||
{{MonsterIcon|The Herald}} does not apply stacks of [[Affliction]], which does make things easier. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Slot | |||
!colspan="6"|Better to Worse | |||
|- | |||
! Head | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Helmet}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Mask of Despair}} | |||
|- | |||
! Body | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Platebody}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Freezing Touch Body}} | |||
|- | |||
! Leggings | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Platelegs}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Poison Mythical Wizard Bottoms|Poison Mythical Bottoms}} | |||
|- | |||
! Boots | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Boots}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Frostspark Boots}} | |||
|- | |||
! Hands | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Vorloran Devastator Gauntlets}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Gloves of Greater Shade Summon}} | |||
|- | |||
! Cape | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Infernal Cape}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Weakness Exploiter Cape}} | |||
|- | |||
! Neck | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Fury of the Elemental Zodiacs}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Allure Amulet}} | |||
|- | |||
! Ring | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Blood Ring}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Ring of Power}} | |||
|- | |||
! Passive | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Wasteful Ring}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Gauntlets of Rage}} | |||
|- | |||
! Weapon | |||
|colspan="3"| {{ItemIcon|Slicing Maelstrom Wand}} | |||
|colspan="3"| {{ItemIcon|Archaic Wand}} | |||
|- | |||
! Offhand | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|Leviathan Shield}} | |||
|colspan="2"| {{ItemIcon|(P) Divine Shield}} | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
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