Island of Terror is a 2-Star Dimensional Circle dungeon where players face Kertaki, a challenging Wildkin boss. This guide provides an overview of the dungeon, strategies to defeat Kertaki, and details on mechanics and rewards.
How to Beat Kertaki
Kertaki is a Wildkin boss with intricate mechanics that require teamwork and precision. Below are strategies and a walkthrough to successfully clear the dungeon.
Kertaki Overview
- Type: Wildkin
- Passive Ability: Skillful Defense – Increases all Endurance.
Kertaki Mechanics
Kertaki follows a specific pattern of mechanics throughout the fight:
- Rat Transformation Phase
- Meteor and Blue Flame Phase
- Geyser Vents Phase
The cycle repeats after the third phase.
Detailed Phases and Strategies
1. Rat Transformation Phase
- Trigger: At 90% HP, Kertaki transforms all party members into rats and summons a green Fear-inducing ring.
- Objective: Avoid the Fear ring and Kertaki’s attacks while burrowed as rats.
Key Tips:
- Use the Burrow skill (replaces Skill 1) to evade Kertaki’s attacks. Failure results in instant death.
- Avoid everyone burrowing at the same time to ensure Kertaki has a target.
- Unburrow only when Kertaki is far away from your location.
- After the phase ends, the Fear ring disappears, and Kertaki is stunned briefly. Use this time to collect flowers and continue the fight.
2. Meteor and Blue Flame Phase
- Trigger: Kertaki summons meteors that leave blue flames upon impact.
- Objective: Step on blue flames to receive a debuff necessary for clearing fog around geysers and flowers.
Key Tips:
- The blue flame debuff deals damage over time—ensure healers are ready to mitigate this.
- Clear fog near geysers and flowers in preparation for the next phases.
- Tanks must maintain aggro during this phase to prevent Kertaki from spamming its Wrath attack.
3. Geyser Vents Phase
- Trigger: After the second Meteor, Kertaki casts a massive AoE attack.
- Objective: Stand on a charging geyser to get lifted into the air and dodge the AoE.
Key Tips:
- Mark geyser locations to coordinate movement.
- If Kertaki’s HP is below 50%, this attack will occur twice. Use consecutive geysers to avoid both waves.
Kertaki’s Attack Patterns
1. Fireball Attack
- Fires three fireballs in quick succession. The third one stuns the target.
- Tip: Tanks should block and absorb this damage to protect the team.
2. Melee Spin Attack
- A spinning attack that deals heavy damage to nearby players.
- Tip: Block the attack to minimize damage.
3. AoE Charge Attack
- Releases a devastating area attack targeting all players.
- Tip: Perform a roll dodge to evade. Tanks must hold aggro to avoid Kertaki repeatedly using this skill on distant players.
Island of Terror Walkthrough
The Island of Terror is a 2-Star Dimensional Circle dungeon featuring Kertaki, a Wildkin boss with intricate mechanics. This walkthrough provides step-by-step instructions on navigating the dungeon, defeating minibosses, and ultimately overcoming Kertaki.
Dungeon Sequences
1. Activate the Reptilian Brazier
- Objective: Jump down from the cliff and proceed toward the first room.
- Tactics: The tank should pull the enemies on the right side near the stairs while the rest of the team activates the Reptilian Brazier. This allows players to skip most enemies in the center of the room. Once the brazier is lit, the team must head toward the gate to face the Infuriated Reptilian Butcher.
Infuriated Reptilian Butcher Mechanics
- Health Phase: When its health drops below 50%, the Butcher becomes invisible and unattackable.
- Solution: The tank must maintain aggro while other players interact with the Luminescent Coral to make the miniboss visible again.
2. Save the Merchant
- Objective: In the second room, rescue the merchant to proceed further into the dungeon.
- Tactics: The tank should take the left path and draw aggro from nearby mobs, allowing DPS players to handle the enemies safely. Once the merchant is rescued, proceed directly to the miniboss area, defeating two reptilian mobs on the way.
Infuriated Reptilian Executioner Mechanics
- Fire Wave Attack: The miniboss uses fire attacks that can cause significant damage.
- Solution: Players must jump over the fire waves to avoid being hit. The damage is lethal to most players, so caution is essential.
3. Use the Geyser to Fly
- Objective: After the Executioner, use the geyser to glide to the next area.
- Tactics: In the subsequent room, the tank must draw aggro from the mobs, enabling the party to cross safely to the Infuriated Reptilian Gladiator.
Infuriated Reptilian Gladiator Mechanics
- Charge Attack: The Gladiator marks a target and charges twice during the fight.
- Pillar Stun: Lure the miniboss into a pillar to stun it briefly, providing a DPS window.
- Bind Mechanic: On the second charge, the targeted player will be bound.
- Solution: Use the Longbow’s Purifying Touch to cleanse the Bind.
- Devastating AoE Attack: At critical health, the miniboss unleashes a powerful AoE attack.
- Mitigation: Use damage mitigation skills from Greatswords, Spears, or Wands if necessary to survive.
Final Tips
- Coordination is Key: Tanks must maintain aggro and guide the group safely through each phase.
- Use Environment Interactions: Luminescent Coral and pillars are critical to overcoming miniboss mechanics.
- Skill Usage: Save Purifying Touch and damage mitigation skills for critical moments to ensure the team’s survival.
By following this walkthrough and understanding the mechanics of each phase and miniboss, players can successfully conquer the Island of Terror and claim their rewards.
