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Mechanic

Raiding & dungeons

A specific thing a boss does that you must respond to: move out of fire, spread, stack, swap tanks.

The mechanic is simple: don't stand in the shadow bolt volley.

See also: Boss, Enrage

How to use it

  • The mechanic is simple: don't stand in the shadow bolt volley.

Related words

  1. BossA named enemy with mechanics and a loot table. The point of the instance.
  2. EnrageA timer after which a boss does far more damage, forcing the group to kill it fast enough. Also 'soft…
  3. Tank swapTrading who tanks a boss mid-fight because of a stacking debuff.

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