Throne of the Herald (Dungeon)/Guide

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Dungeon Mechanics

In the Throne of the Herald Dungeon, there are 3 enemies you are required to beat. There is a pause before each enemy where you can prepare for the impending fight. Once the final enemy is defeated, the player is rewarded with Harold.

All 3 enemies have a special attack which is used 30% of the time, where they become immune to all combat styles other than their own for 4 of their turns.

Since all 3 enemies also heal 4% of their max health every 2 turns, there is a balance between surviving and dealing enough damage.

Buffs

Astrology

Although fully completed Astrology constellations are not required, it is a massive buff and will make the fight easier. The main bonuses are:

• +5 Hidden combat levels
  • These are found in Iridian, Terra, Syllia and Arachi. The +5 hidden defence levels in Tellus are redundant.
• -5% attack interval and Target Damage Reduction is decreased by flat 5%, from Ashtar

Agility

#	Obstacle	Reason
1	X
2	X
3	Pipe Climb	No particular reason beyond being the only obstacle that grants any combat benefits.
4	Coal Stones	No negative modifiers, technically saves some food.
5	Cliff Balance	+20 HP.
6	Lake Swim	+3% Damage, +1% DR. Rocky Waters can be used instead.
7	Boulder Trap	No negative combat modifiers.
8	Pipe Crawl	+8% Damage. Raft Building grants less damage in exchange for more HP.
9	Ice Jump	+20 HP.
10	Ocean Rafting	Free damage!
P	Pillar of Combat	Lots of beneficial combat bonuses.
11	Pipe Maze	More damage.
12	Boulder Balance	Lower attack interval and more damage for the low price of lower accuracy.
13	Rope Trap	More damage.
14	Freezing Climb	More evasion, accuracy and damage.
15	Waterfall Crossing	Is the equivalent of a permanent diamond luck potion, which frees up a potion slot for Damage Reduction Potion IV It is necessary to have this obstacle at 99 mastery to halve the -100hp modifier.
EP	Elite Pillar of Conflict	Lots of beneficial combat bonuses.

Consumables

• Food
  • Food choice does not matter for the first 2 enemies, as they can both be safely idled. However, since the final enemy has an attack which will 1 shot you if you are below 90% health, a food which can heal you to full health in 1 click is highly recommended. Mystic Shark (Perfect) or similar is recommended.
• Prayer
  • These will be listed in the individual fight sections.
• Summons
  • Siren and your combat style is recommended as the enemies are only immune to stuns and freezes, and not sleep.
• Consumables Slot
  • The only dps benefitting item which goes in here are Whetstone. However, they only affect melee. Blood Vial or Portable Rations can be used outside of your melee set, but have little effect, and are practically redundant.
• Potions
  • Damage Reduction Potion IV is recommended for all 3 fights.

Phase 1

Here, you will fight The Herald Phase 1. The Phase 1 Herald is of melee combat style, so using the combat triangle, Magic will be the best.

Spell: Slicing Maelstrom

Aurora: Surge II

Curse: Despair

Potions: Damage Reduction Potion IV

With this setup, you will be able to safely idle The Herald Phase 1 at 50 affliction stacks, max Growing Madness stacks, and max Spiky Skin ( Leviathan Shield) stacks.

Slot	Item	DR%
	Vorloran Devastator Helmet	14%
	Vorloran Devastator Platebody	14%
	Vorloran Devastator Platelegs	14%
	Vorloran Devastator Boots	14%
	Vorloran Devastator Gauntlets	14%
	Weakness Exploiter Cape	3%
	Allure Amulet	3%
	Ring of Power	0%
	Slicing Maelstrom Wand	0%
	Leviathan Shield	13%
	Shield of Magic Power	0%
	Siren	0%
	Witch	0%
	Battleborn	0%
	Divine Precision	0%
Total		89%

Phase 2

Here, you will fight The Herald Phase 1. The Phase 2 Herald is of ranged combat style, so using the combat triangle, Melee will be the best.

Potions: Damage Reduction Potion IV

Consumable Slot: Whetstone

Through the use of the Voodoo Trinket, the player is now able to use curses without a magic weapon. Using this, it is highly recommended to use the Despair Curse.

With this setup, you will be able to safely idle The Herald Phase 2 at 50 affliction stacks, max Growing Madness stacks, and max Spiky Skin ( Leviathan Shield) stacks.

Slot	Item	DR%
	Vorloran Protector Helmet	14%
	Vorloran Protector Platebody	14%
	Vorloran Protector Platelegs	14%
	Vorloran Protector Boots	14%
	Vorloran Protector Gauntlets	14%
	Weakness Exploiter Cape	3%
	Allure Amulet	3%
	Palladium Onyx Ring	-1%
	Agile Wings Rapier	0%
	Leviathan Shield	13%
	Voodoo Trinket	0%
	Siren	0%
	Minotaur	0%
	Battleborn	0%
	Holy Aegis	0%
Total		88%

Note that even though the Total DR for the table above says 88%, it's actually 93% due to the The Herald Phase 2 being a ranged enemy. This procs the effect of the Palladium Onyx Ring.

Phase 3

Here, you will fight The Herald. The Phase 3 Herald is of magic combat style, so using the combat triangle, Ranged will be the best.

Potions: Damage Reduction Potion IV

Through the use of the Voodoo Trinket, the player is now able to use curses without a magic weapon. Using this, it is highly recommended to use the Despair Curse.

This fight is different from the others. The Herald has a special unavoidable attack (Sealed Fate) which instantly kills you if you are below 90% health when it activates. This means you cannot idle this phase, and must pay extreme attention to the fight. You must eat to full when they are using the attack.

The Herald does not apply affliction stacks, and with this setup, you will be able to survive all attacks with max Growing Madness stacks, other than Sealed Fate.

Slot	Item	DR%
	Vorloran Watcher Helmet	14%
	Vorloran Watcher Platebody	14%
	Vorloran Watcher Platelegs	14%
	Vorloran Watcher Boots	14%
	Vorloran Watcher Gauntlets	14%
	Weakness Exploiter Cape	3%
	Allure Amulet	3%
	Ring of Power	0%
	Feather Storm Crossbow	0%
	Leviathan Shield	13%
	Decay Bolts	0%
	Voodoo Trinket	0%
	Siren	0%
	Centaur	0%
	Battleborn	0%
	Divine Precision	0%
Total		89%