01. Pre-Run Checklist (All 5-Man)
Before ANY group queue: verify (1) Tank has 5-pc minimum matching set, HP > 38,000 unbuffed — anything less and Fire Temple last boss 2-shot tank. (2) Cleric has minimum Heal Boost 420, 800+ MP potions. (3) At least ONE group member has the group teleport scroll for emergency evac. (4) Everyone in the group runs food buff (Roast 2h, +15 all stats).
- Minimum ilvl 45 content: ilvl 220 for normal, ilvl 260 for Hard Mode
- Never start HM without 2 scrolls of group res (Ressurection Stone)
- Assign one DPS to call mechanics on voice — don't use text chat during pulls
02. Fire Temple HM — Last Boss (Kromede)
The hardest mechanic at launch. Kromede has 3 phases. Phase 1 (100%→60%): Tank and spank, move out of the frontal cone AoE (marked by red circle 2s before). DO NOT stand behind the boss in P1 — the tail swipe oneshots cloth. Phase 2 (60%→30%): She summons 4 adds that explode on death. Kill ONE at a time, run away 10m between each kill then run back. Stacking two explosions = wipe. Phase 3 (<30%): Tank uses Ultimate Defense, Cleric uses Grace of Empyrean preemptively, DPS pop every 2m CD. She will cast a 20m-wide wipe AoE at 15% HP — everyone must LoS her behind the pillars. This alone causes 80% of Fire Temple HM wipes.
03. Boss Loot Priority Order (Tank > Healer > DPS)
Griefing loot causes more guild drama than any PvP fight. Follow this universal master loot priority for EVERY 5-man group and you will be invited back. NON-NEGOTIABLE ORDER: (1) Tank gets first dibs on ANY plate armor upgrade + offhand shield. (2) Healer (Cleric/Chanter) gets first dibs on ANY cloth/leather with Heal Boost or MP regen. (3) DPS only get leftovers AFTER Tank and Healer are fully geared for the instance's ilvl. Exceptions: Legendary weapons go to the class that uses them with highest attendancy count, NOT highest damage parse. Weapons > Armor > Accessories in priority.
- Rule 1: If you already own the item or a higher-ilvl equivalent in that slot — you PASS. No exceptions.
- Rule 2: Stigma stones always go class-locked first, then sold on AH and split 5-ways at 20% cut each.
- Rule 3: Enchant stone bundles are split equally between ALL 5 members (even dead ones).
- Rule 4: If tank / healer leaves group mid-instance, all reserved items are forfeited and re-rolled.
- Argent Manor last boss accessory: BiS ring for 6/8 classes, roll need only if you don't have it yet.