Excavator-9 Guild Boss Guide – Throne and Liberty

Welcome to the Excavator Guild Boss Guide for Throne and Liberty. In this game, multiple Raid Bosses challenge players across open-world zones and Guild Raid activities. Each boss brings unique mechanics, requiring specific strategies to defeat them.

Excavator-9 is a Level 28 Boss, making it essential to bring guildmates who exceed this level for an effective fight.

• In the open world, Excavator-9 is located just north of Titanreach Ruins Waypoint in the Monolith Ruins.
• Guilds can challenge Excavator-9 in the Guild Hall after reaching Guild Level 9.

Location

To find Excavator-9 in the open world:

1. Head North of the Titanreach Ruins Waypoint in the Monolith Ruins.
2. Alternatively, challenge the boss in the Guild Hall after your Guild reaches Level 9.

Excavator-9 Location Interactive Map

Excavator Boss Fight

Phase 1

During the initial phase, Excavator-9 combines close-range melee attacks and large AoE abilities:

• Wind-up AoE Attacks:
  • Excavator-9 frequently performs large wind-up animations leading to devastating AoE attacks.
  • Tip: Jump at the right moment to dodge the damage.
• Fury Attack – “Wide-range Operation!”:
  • Excavator shouts “Wide-range Operation!”, marking its Fury Attack.
  • A purple indicator appears, signaling the need for a Perfect Block.
  • The boss spins three times—block the third spin for minimal damage.
• 3-Attack Combo:
  Excavator executes a powerful three-part combo in this order:
  1. Hammer Slam: Knocks players up in a line, dealing damage.
  2. Ground Stomp: Fires projectiles that can turn players to stone.
  3. Powerful Punch: Creates a large AoE, dealing significant damage.

Unlike some bosses, the Normal Difficulty version of Excavator does not introduce a phase shift when its health drops below 50%. Continue following the mechanics above to bring the boss down efficiently.

Key Mechanics

1. Fury Attack – “Wide-range Operation!”

• Wind-up Animation:
  • Excavator-9 winds up and spins three times, dealing AoE damage.
  • Time your Perfect Block to block the third spin and avoid heavy damage.
• Watch for the Purple Fury Indicator to help time your block perfectly.

2. General Attack Patterns:

• Opening Slam:
  Excavator-9 slams the ground three times, dealing minimal damage.
• Basic Attacks:
  • Melee Attacks: High-damage strikes directed at the tank holding aggro.
  • Mid-range AoE Attacks: These occur after the boss shouts “Wide-range operation!” and involve three consecutive ground slams. Jump to avoid damage.
• Purple Particle Attack:
  When purple particles gather in Excavator-9’s left hand, it performs a mid-range AoE. Dodge this attack by jumping.

3. Special Combo Attack – Fissure and Black Smoke:

• Hammer Slam: Excavator-9 slams its hammer, creating a fissure that launches players into the air.
• Black Smoke AoE: After the fissure, the boss releases an AoE attack that turns affected players into stone.
  • Survival Tip: If launched, immediately morph into fly form to avoid fall damage.

Tips for Success

• Preparation: Assemble guildmates at Level 30+ to increase your chances of success.
• Timing: Practice jumping and blocking to counter Excavator-9’s AoE and Fury Attacks effectively.
• Coordination: Communicate mechanics like the 3-Attack Combo and Black Smoke AoE to avoid unnecessary damage and crowd control effects.

Rewards and Loot from Excavator-9

Excavator’s Mysterious Scepter
Heroic Breeches of the Resistance
Embossed Granite Band
Dead Reckoning Greatsword
Sword of Undead Vanquishing
Shadewalker Daggers
Longbow of Undead Skewering
Elusive Hexweaver Hat
Elusive Hexweaver Pants
Raging Eagle