This page covers a DPS-focused strategy for Xavius in The Emerald Nightmare. While it's tailored for DPS, other roles may also find the information useful. If you have any suggestions or feedback, you can leave a comment below or tweet @SquidWonder.
This guide will be updated as needed.
The information below pertains to Normal and Heroic difficulty. Heroic-only mechanics will be noted.
This fight has several stages as well as some unique mechanics. I've done my best to order them in an intuitive manner.
During the entire fight, you will be contending with Corruption, which players gain from various mechanics. Some are avoidable, others are not.
When Xavius reaches 95% and 60% health, the Dream of Ysera will put half of the group into a dream state and Dream Simulacrum copies are created of the affected players.
Stage 2 starts at 65%
Stage 3 starts at 30%
Make sure you are warned for Lurking Eruption,
Nightmare Blades,
Corruption Meteor, and
Bonds of Terror.
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