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Cave of Desperationwill bethe third Dungeon availableforThrone and Libertyplayers to tackle, and quite a challenging one at that. Its challenging mechanics and great amount of AoE damage can become a problem for unprepared parties. So, with that in mind, this guide will cover every aspect of the dungeon — from the smallest of details to advanced tactics — to prevent suffering unnecessary deaths at the hands of the Ant Queen Lacune and her minions.
This dungeon also drops a lot of great items for those seeking to complete their collections, and it’s a prerequisite to complete Codex Chapters 4 and 6. It also holds quite a lot of challenges that will allow players to earn extra rewards. But, first things first, let’s take a look at how the map is distributed, as well as how many types of enemies players will be facing during this 6-player challenge from the Dimensional Circle Co-Op Dungeon pool.
Cave Of Desperation Overview - What To Expect
This dungeonwill be open for all playersstarting at level 40, and it is a pretty straightforward one at that. Starting from the entrance, where theGrappling Hookzone is, players will have to defeat a series of Elite Ant enemies to enter the first Boss Stage.
Before delving further, here’s a breakdown of the enemies players should expect to encounter in the Cave of Desperation:
Player Priorities During Exploration Between Boss Fights
Here’s what every player should be doing during the exploration parts and combat against minor enemies:
Once players dispatch enough enemies, it will be time for the first boss of this Dungeon, which lies a little bit further ahead once the players take down the first wave of enemies. Don’t forget toignite theCampfirebefore moving forward to face the first Boss.
How To Beat Mutant Princess Ant (First Boss)
The next room has a few ants that need to be killed before a contingent oflarvae that need to be destroyedbefore the fight begins. Once they are dead, the Mutant Princess Ant will spawn, and the battle against the boss will begin. The boss will use the following skills during the fight, so pay attention to their description to know how to counter them.
Ranged DPS: To avoid being cornered byExploding Acid Ants, move in a ‘C’ pattern while dealing damage, and keep moving at all times. The ants will approach and start exploding. Use dodge abilities as a last resource.Melee DPS: Focus on dealing with the adds, and when the Exploding Ants pop up, run away from the squishier party members.
Combat Tips During Mutan Princess Ant Boss Fight
Here’s every role during the fight summarized, so players know where to stand and how to counter the boss attacks:
After beating down theMutant Princess Ant, a new wall of the cave will crumble, and players will be able to proceed further down the nest. They will immediately face another boss withsimilar mechanics: the Mutant Giant Acid Ant.
How To Beat Mutant Giant Acid Ant (Second Boss)
To start the fight, players will need to break a series ofEmpty Poison Sacsthat are placed in the middle of the room. At first, there will be only one sac, but after destroying it, four more will spawn, and among them, many Mutant Soldier Ants and Gem Ants. The mechanics are quite similar to the previous encounter, and to make the boss spawn, players will need to destroy the ants until aGiant Acid Ant Eggspawns in the middle of the room. Break it to make the second boss,Mutant Giant Acid Ant,spawn, and then begin the real combat phase.
Important Fight Mechanics In The Mutant Giant Acid Ant Boss Fight
Exploding Acid Antswill constantly spawn during the fight, and if players do not avoid them, they can be killed easily — especiallyRanged DPSand the squishyHealers, who are subject to the worst parts of the Poison AoE and stray adds looking for blood.
Combat Tips During The Mutant Giant Acid Ant Boss FIght
Players should divide the roles as follows, making sure that each of them knows what to do to prevent unnecessary casualties:
When the bossRoars, it’s time for the Pull Attack, so players shouldprepare to blockthe stunning tendrils — or in case they fail to block, to dodge if they fall into the Poison AoE. The rest of the fight is pretty straightforward, and once the Mutant Giant Acid Ant is dead, the wall will crumble once more, revealing the path to the final boss of the Dungeon.
How To Beat Lacune (Final Boss)
Before starting the fight against Lacune, players willneed to destroy 3 eggspositioned on three differentplatformsin the arena. Take notice of these platforms, as they’ll be crucial for later. Now, destroy the three Gem Ant Eggs to begin the fight against the boss. Once the boss spawns and the fight begins, players should be aware of the following mechanics that will happen during the combat:
Combat Tips During Lacune Final Boss Fight
Here’s the best strategy for each role during this complicated fight. Pay attention becausethis will save lots of time and unnecessary suffering:
Players should keep chipping away at Lacune’s health until shestarts spawning the Ant Bombs, then, help teammates eliminate the debuff bywalking near them.With a little coordination and patience, this fight will be over soon, and players will be able to collect the rewards of their hard work.
