RoS - Veeshans Peak - T3 - Silverwing and Xygoz

[Furro]

Veeshans Peak - T3 - Silverwing and Xygoz

Zone & Instance Info

Gather Zone:		Overthere
NPC Name:		Praetor General Teralus
NPC Location:		Find path (CTRL-F)

Keyword to Enter:

ready

Flag & Key Requirements

Zone Flag:		None
Event Key:		None
Group Mission:		None
Event Flags:		None

 
* Minimum to be Piggy/85'/pushed into raid: Seal of Scale (Raid) and Seal of Charasis (Raid) achievement


Brief Event Overview & Strategy

Event is triggered.  No trash to clear.

When triggered Silverwing and Xygoz spawn and attack.

This event involves two main dragons Silvering and Xygoz.  Each dragon has guardian adds which cause some chaos.

A DoT reset/removal mechanic is in play as a "metal cloud" effect with ranks from I to V.

Ancient wurms spawn and path towards dragons.  Penalties occur if a wurm reaches a dragon.


Metal Cloud Mechanic

Each dragon utters a curse periodically.  The curse casts a metal cloud DoT.

There are two different metal cloud DoTs, and each has ranks 1 through 5 (I - V).

A metal cloud DoT ramps up, increasing rank the over time or some other factor, perhaps subsequent curse uttering of same type.

The DoTs do not stack with each other on a player.  The metal cloud DoT of one type is removed when a player is hit with the opposite metal cloud effect, as the lore is emoted: The metal cloud of one dragon appears to cleanse the cloud of the other.

When the metal cloud of one dragon hits the other, it causes the opposing dragon power up, as emoted: The metallic cloud makes the opposing dragon stronger!


Ancient Wurms:

The two ancient wurms are silver and gold.

Silver wurm spawns in front of the EAST door.  It then begins to path down SOUTH or NORTH side of the room towards west end, then turns and heads up the other side.

Golden wurm spawns SOUTH hallway and then paths north.

Each wurm has a specific AE with visual effects.  Silver wurm has a lightning effect and Golden casts a viral AE.  In addition, devastation results if a wurm reaches a dragon.  For example, an ancient golden wurm that reaches Xygoz will cast a large explosive AE DD.


Silverwing:

Casts FRONT and TAIL AEs and has a PULL effect.

Silverwing spawns a Guardian of Silverwing add that has a PUSH + Knockback.


Xygoz:

Casts FRONT and SIDE AEs and a single-target DoT + STUN/SPIN + BLIND.

Xygoz spawns a Guardian of Xygoz add that has a Poisonous Cloud DoT AURA.  Guardian also casts a frontal AE DD + Knockback.


Guardian Adds Tether:

Both dragon guardians have a tether mechanic restricting how far it can be moved away from it's dragon.  When the tether activates an emote fires and the guardian resets from ETW and target and warps back to it's dragon.



Strategy

Metal Cloud:

IMPORTANT - READ THIS!

The "metal cloud" DoT reset/removal mechanic is similar to a Seeds of Destruction (SoD) expansion event we did years ago.  Players end up with different DoT ranks due to when they get the DoT and it ramps up in rank and it's up to each player to remove their own DoT in order to survive.

Best way to explain this is with an example.  As mentioned already, the DoT ranks are: I - V (rank 1 through 5).

Let's say you have "Silver Metal Cloud - I".  It ramps up to 2nd rank "Silver Metal Cloud - II", and so on.  To remove the DoT, you need to move to the other dragon (Xygoz in this example), and you'll get hit by the AE over there which removes your metal cloud DoT.

If you do not reset the rank on your metal cloud beyond rank II, you'll die most likely before reaching the other dragon.  Therefore you cannot just wait for the rank to cycle back down to rank 1 (from 5).

This also means MT for both dragons need to tank swap when their DoT is too high of a rank (like rank 2 or 3).

Furthermore, both Silverwing and Xygoz dragons need to die CLOSE to the same TIME, because both dragons are needed to cure (remove) each respective metal cloud dot.  Killing one dragon long before the other and players with the opposite metal cloud DoT will have no way to remove the DoT and it'll ramp up in ranks and they will die.

Trigger package has overlay with timer and voice explaining which rank you have on and warns you accordingly.


Moving from Dragon to Dragon:

When you need to move to the other dragon to cure the metal cloud DoT, be aware of the directional AE's in play.

It helps to use your leap AA ability to traverse a distance quickly to the other dragon.  This helps especially in the case of moving from Silverwing to Xygoz, due to Silverwing PULL AE at timed intervals it can end up pulling you back when you take too long to move outside the pull effect range.


Assignments:

Assignments by group number to different areas.  Refer to diagram for location.

MAP file with markers available further in the post.  Use the map locations to help avoid AEs and for identifying your assigned placed to be.  Tank positions also marked accordingly.



Image by: Furro


MELEE DPS

Assist MA1 as follows:

Melee start out by killing "A Guardian of Silverwing" being tanked EAST end, close to Silverwing.

Melee then move WEST side and kill "A Guardian of Xygoz.

Melee then DPS Xygoz.

Note your positioning on diagram once at Xygoz area.  A red line has been added to in-game map to indicate PULL limit from Silverwing.

Dimbly reported Xygoz seemed to take more damage from COLD.


Silver Wurm Intercept & Kill Team

Assist MA2 as follows:

Priority kill an ancient silver wurm IMMEDIATELY!

Do not get on the hatelist of Silverwing and Xygoz and you will avoid getting Metal Cloud DoT

When Silver wurm is dead, when Golden wurm spawns, go help kill it over at south door location.

Be mindful of positioning on diagram to avoid the PULL from Silverwing.  A red line has been added to in-game map to indicate PULL limit from Silverwing.

Notes:
- Silver wurm is non-aggro (does not hit back).
- Dimbly reported Silverwing took more damage from FIRE.


Golden Wurm Intercept & Kill Team

Assist MA3 as follows:

Priority kill an ancient golden wurm IMMEDIATELY!

Do not get on the hatelist of Silverwing and Xygoz and you will avoid getting Metal Cloud DoT

Tank - Face Golden wurm WEST when engaged, to prevent VIRAL DoT from hitting others.

Healers include a group heal with CURES in event Spreading Flames VIRAL DoT ends up on your group.

When Golden wurm is dead, when Silver wurm spawns, go help kill it over at east location.

Notes:
- Golden wurm hits back (aggros), requires a tank.
- Dimbly reported an ancient golden wurm immune to cold and weak to FIRE.


Necros

Sustained DPS on both Silverwing and Xygoz.  Position at Xygoz as indicated on diagram.


TANKS

Tank Silverwing NORTH.  Face Silverwing NORTH so that FRONT and TAIL AEs do not hit main raid.

Tank Xygoz WEST.  Face Xygoz WEST to ensure FRONT and SIDE AEs avoid main raid.


Tank - A guardian of Silverwing, position it east side of the dragon.  Casts an AE DD PUSH.

Tank - A Guardian of Xygoz as indicated on diagram and face it NORTH to avoid Frontal AE hitting others nearby.

Reminder: Both guardians will tether and disappear from ETW/target, warp back to their dragon if moved too far away.


Tank - Face an ancient golden wurm WEST when engaged, to prevent VIRAL DoT from hitting others.


HEALERS

BE NEAR YOUR GROUP!

Maintain GHoT on your group at all times.  If multiple Clerics in a group, work out who will cover GHoT in advance during prep.

Cast splash heal between direct healing and group heals.

Shaman, be aware when Guardian of Xygoz has an AURA and that your MELEE will be in taking DoT damage as a result.  Be ready for this with your GHoT running and group heals + splashes.

Healers include a group heal with CURES in event Spreading Flames VIRAL DoT ends up on your group.



That's it for now!

This is a preliminary write up, which will be amended accordingly based on our experiences and feedback provided by our raiders.

* Friendly reminder: Freelance Raid Suggestion Policy regarding New Content - Don't kill the messenger -- pie management.

Details of NPCs/Mechanics

Silverwing

Casts FRONT and TAIL AEs and has a PULL effect.

Silverwing spawns a Guardian of Silverwing add that has a PUSH + Knockback.

Tether mechanic when guardian moved too far away from dragon.  A Guardian of Silverwing shouts, 'I will not be distracted from my lord's protection!'

a curse		Silver Metal Cloud I - V - Rank I DoT: 141k + MELEE SLOW -- Up to rank V: 238k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SILENCE (2 mins, single-target)
		Rank 1: Molten silver clings to your skin, burning.
		Rank 2: Molten silver accumulated on your skin, burning.
		Rank 3: Molten silver starts to harden on your skin, burning.
		Rank 4: Molten silver burrows into your skin, burning.
		Rank 5: Molten silver burrows into your bones, burning.
		Note: [Thu Apr 02 23:07:58 2020] Silverwing begins casting a curse.
Swirling Breath of Lightning		Frontal AE 225k DD  (800' range)
		Warning emote: [Thu Apr 02 23:08:16 2020] Silverwing takes a deep breath, sparks leaping from his mouth. [Thu Apr 02 23:08:26 2020] Silverwing begins casting Swirling Breath of Lightning.
		Lands on player: You are engulfed in lightning.
		Action: Avoid the front of Silverwing
Tail Swipe		Tail AE 240k DD + Knockback (250' range)
		Warning emote: [Thu Apr 02 23:07:48 2020] Silverwing twitches his tail. [Thu Apr 02 23:07:58 2020] Silverwing begins casting Tail Swipe.
		Lands on player: You are struck by the dragon's tail.
		Action: Avoid the back of Silverwing
Gravity Pulse		87k DD + PULL (6s duration)
		Notes: - PULLS players towards Silverwing - Occurs at 50~ second intervals
		Lands on player: You are pulled toward Silverwing by powerful magic.

Xygoz

Casts FRONT and SIDE AEs and a single-target DoT + STUN/SPIN + BLIND.

Xygoz spawns a Guardian of Xygoz add that has a Poisonous Cloud DoT AURA.  Guardian also casts a frontal AE DD + Knockback.

Tether mechanic when guardian moved too far away from dragon.  A Guardian of Xygoz shouts, 'I will not be distracted from my lord's protection!'

a curse		Golden Metal Cloud I - V - Rank I DoT: 141k + MELEE SLOW -- Up to rank V: 238k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SILENCE (2 mins, single-target)
		Rank 1: Molten gold clings to your skin, burning.
		Rank 2: Molten gold accumulated on your skin, burning.
		Rank 3: Molten gold starts to harden on your skin, burning.
		Rank 4: Molten gold burrows into your skin, burning.
		Rank 5: Molten gold burrows into your bones, burning.
		Note: [Thu Apr 02 23:08:13 2020] The great dragon Xygoz begins casting a curse.
Conic Flame Breath		Frontal AE 256k DD  (800' range)
		Warning emote: [Thu Apr 02 23:08:23 2020] Xygoz inhales, smoke flowing out of his nose. [Thu Apr 02 23:08:33 2020] Xygoz begins casting Conic Flame Breath.
		Lands on player: Xygoz's flames wash over you.
		Action: Avoid the front of Xygoz
Right Wingbeat		Side AE 219k DD + STUN + Knockback (500' range) - Directional AE (240 to 300 Degrees)
		Warning emote: [Thu Apr 02 23:08:13 2020] Xygoz unfurls his wing and roars. [Thu Apr 02 23:08:23 2020] Xygoz begins casting Right Wingbeat. [Thu Apr 02 23:08:23 2020] Xygoz begins casting Left Wingbeat.
		Lands on player: You are swept back by the sweep of the wyvern's wing.
		Action: Avoid the sides of Xygoz
Left Wingbeat		Side AE 219k DD + STUN + Knockback (500' range) - Directional AE (60 to 120 Degrees)
		Warning emote: [Thu Apr 02 23:08:13 2020] Xygoz unfurls his wing and roars. [Thu Apr 02 23:08:23 2020] Xygoz begins casting Right Wingbeat. [Thu Apr 02 23:08:23 2020] Xygoz begins casting Left Wingbeat.
		Lands on player: You are swept back by the sweep of the wyvern's wing.
		Action: Avoid the sides of Xygoz
Golden Light		150k DoT + STUN/SPIN + BLIND (12s, single-target)
		Lands on player: You are blinded by a golden light.

Adds

Various adds spawn throughout event.

an ancient silver wurm		Thundering Shock - 155k DoT + MANA DRAIN + STUN (12s duration, single-target).  Alters vision.
		1st person: You are stuck by thunder and lightning.
		3rd person: Soandso has been slain by a lightning strike!
		Warning emote: The ancient silver wurm calls the lightning.
		Notes: - An ancient silver wurm is non-aggro and spawns in front of the EAST door.  It then begins to path down SOUTH or NORTH side of the room towards west end, then turns and heads up the other side. - Visual effect.  Bright blue, then lightning effects. - Kill/despawn silver wurm stops the silver metal cloud: [Fri Apr 03 22:58:24 2020] The lightning fades as the ancient silver wurm's life force ebbs.
an ancient golden wurm		Spreading Flames - FRONTAL AE 87k VIRAL DoT + MANA DRAIN + CASTING SLOW (36s duration.  Recast: 11s to 14s).  Viral Range 80'.  Cancel if Moved 400'
		Player hit by effect: Flames engulf you and cling.
		Spreading Flames - 125k VIRAL DoT - CURSE CURES (10).  Viral Range 50' (30s duration.  Recast: 13 to 15s).
		Player hit by effect: Fire clings to you, reaching out to those around you.
		Gold Wurm Explosion - 259k PBAE + 7500 Mana Drain + STUN + Knockback (600' range)
		Player hit by effect: A wave of fire and concussive force washes over you.
		Notes: - DoT fades if player moves 400' distance. - An ancient golden wurm KoS (aggros/hits back).  Spawns SOUTH hallway and then paths north. - Visual effect.  Golden color, then extremely bright effects. - An ancient golden wurm casts Gold Wurm Explosion once it reaches a dragon.
a Guardian of Xygoz		Poisonous Cloud - 163k DoT (18s, single-target)
		Player in Poisonous Cloud effect: Obnoxious poison gas fills your lungs.
		Aggressive Buffet - Frontal AE 80k DD + Knockback (100' range)
		Tethered (moved too far from dragon): [Thu Apr 02 23:07:28 2020] A Guardian of Xygoz shouts, 'I will not be distracted from my lord's protection!'
		Notes: - Xygoz spawns a Guardian of Xygoz add has a Poisonous Cloud DoT effect (visible green aura on ground). - Avoid going in it to be hit by Poisonous Cloud effects. - Mezzable.  AURA remains active while mezzed.
a Guardian of Silverwing		Gravity Push - 62k PB AE + Knockback (125' range)
		Hits player: You are pushed away by the guardian of Silverwing.
		Tethered (moved too far from dragon): [Thu Apr 02 23:07:23 2020] A Guardian of Silverwing shouts, 'I will not be distracted from my lord's protection!'
		Note: Mezzable.

Start Event

Event is triggered by keyword, speaking with Milyex Vioren.

[Thu Apr 02 23:07:10 2020] Milyex Vioren says, 'Is there no end to the arrogance of mortals? Begone now or face [death]!'


Achievements:

- Partly Cloudy
-- Individual: Suffer at least the first rank of Metal Cloud but don't allow it to progress to rank 5.

- Storm Clears
-- Do not allow the lightning progress past the pillars

- Sudden Death
-- Kill all four bosses within 30 seconds of each other.


Lore:

Event Reset:
[Thu Apr 02 23:12:56 2020] As things calm down Silverwing and allies retreat and regroup.


Auras

The following are the absolute minimum graphic settings to see auras.  Zoning is required for the changes to take effect.

To make the changes, in game go to Options (ALT-O), Display tab.  On that page there's a Particles area with three little tabs: Spells, Env and Player.





Map Locations

Map file: veeshantwo_2.txt (right-click, "Save As", and place in EQ maps folder).

Code: [Select]

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L -623.6733, -1531.4026, 273.7581,  -761.1616, -1531.6570, 277.8783,  240, 240, 240
L -620.7193, -1532.4269, 274.9029,  -709.3813, -1627.0629, 278.4742,  240, 240, 240
L -623.6733, -1531.4026, 278.2589,  -723.3304, -1445.4657, 279.4967,  240, 240, 240
L 470.0000, -420.8758, 427.6280,  470.0000, -500.0000, 424.0483,  240, 0, 0
L 865.0000, -250.8758, 427.6280,  938.0000, -350.0000, 424.0483,  240, 0, 0
P -1692.6305, -18.6218, 19.8786,  0, 0, 0,  2,  Succor
P 596.8112, -279.1388, 459.7331,  0, 0, 0,  2,  Veeshan's_Tears_(U)
P 180.7052, -1500.1675, 442.3864,  0, 0, 0,  2,  The_First_Brood_(GS)
P 664.3934, -1153.3915, 668.2979,  0, 0, 0,  2,  Sword_#1_(GS)
P 240.4423, -1424.6327, 447.9059,  127, 0, 0,  2,  Sword_#2_'Bonebound_Dragon
P 1411.0420, 765.1138, 172.3395,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -1494.6625, -132.8814, -132.4257,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -1518.9402, -308.7701, -144.0899,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -1763.3401, 133.1504, -143.5506,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -888.2631, -1564.3378, 281.8475,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -317.2493, -1528.4883, 335.0070,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -756.1382, -1855.4717, 377.5255,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -78.0087, 400.8589, 425.9486,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -1517.5060, -35.1868, -135.1017,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P -1577.2682, 99.0150, -151.8886,  0, 0, 0,  2,  Lava-Hardened_Stone_(GS)
P 141.5980, -1273.6283, 445.5641,  0, 0, 0,  2,  The_First_Brood_(GS)
P -1241.9623, -1269.8499, 744.6440,  127, 0, 0,  2,  Elder_Servant_Kraton_'Hymm_of_Veeshan
P 611.6411, -1268.4987, 672.5300,  127, 0, 0,  2,  Elder_Servant_Obsliv_'Forgotten_Blood
P -925.0912, -1741.3206, 609.5828,  0, 0, 0,  2,  T
P 368.7295, -562.8044, 442.9043,  0, 0, 0,  3,  X
P 423.0617, -745.0232, 442.2061,  0, 0, 0,  3,  X*
P -1699.2421, -167.5870, 28.1030,  240, 0, 0,  2,  Talendor_#3
P -549.1086, -1570.0436, 281.6503,  240, 0, 0,  3,  1
P -670.7000, -1532.1000, 280.5000,  127, 0, 0,  3,  Hoshkar
P -575.4490, -1617.4308, 280.1744,  0, 0, 0,  3,  2
P -173.3162, -237.8417, 358.9740,  127, 0, 0,  2,  Talendor_#2
P 721.0000, -481.4200, 436.8431,  240, 0, 0,  2,  Silverwing_-_Face_North
P 413.0000, -459.2331, 422.5179,  240, 0, 0,  2,  Xygoz_-_Face_West
P 900.0000, -290.2331, 322.5179,  240, 0, 0,  2,  Silver_wurm_Intercept_&_Kill_Team
P 420.0000, -95.2331, 322.5179,  240, 0, 0,  2,  Golden_wurm_Intercept_&_Kill_Team
P 460.0000, -459.2331, 422.5179,  0, 0, 0,  2,  A_Guardian_of_Xygoz_-_Face_North
P 470.0000, -490.2331, 422.5179,  240, 0, 0,  2,  PULL_EFFECT_LIMIT_from_Silverwing
P 747.0000, -481.4200, 436.8431,  0, 0, 0,  2,  A_Guardian_of_Silverwing
P 915.5000, -320.0000, 424.0483,  240, 0, 0,  2,  PULL_EFFECT_LIMIT_from_Silverwing


Text & Audio Triggers - Mandatory

Everyone		Main Package		04-09-2020 (12:19am)		- An ancient silver wurm - Active - An ancient golden wurm - Active - Golden Wurm - Spreading Flames - VIRAL DoT (1st person) - Silver & Golden Metal Cloud DoT -- Silver & Golden Metal Cloud DoT - Overlay with info - Silver Metal Cloud -- Silver Metal Cloud - Rank 1 - 141k DoT + MELEE SLOW -- Silver Metal Cloud - Rank 2 - 162k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SPELL CAST REDUCTION -- Silver Metal Cloud - Rank 3 - 195k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SPELL CAST REDUCTION -- Silver Metal Cloud - Rank 4 - 210k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SPELL CAST REDUCTION -- Silver Metal Cloud - Rank 5 - 238k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SILENCE - Golden Metal Cloud -- Golden Metal Cloud - Rank 1 - 141k DoT + MELEE SLOW -- Golden Metal Cloud - Rank 2 - 142k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SPELL CAST REDUCTION -- Golden Metal Cloud - Rank 3 - 195k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SPELL CAST REDUCTION -- Golden Metal Cloud - Rank 4 - 210k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SPELL CAST REDUCTION -- Golden Metal Cloud - Rank 5 - 238k DoT + MELEE SLOW + SILENCE - Event Reset Triggers below are toggled OFF by default - Situational usage. - Silverwing - Directional Warnings - Note: MTO may need if they need to turn dragons -- Silverwing - FRONTAL AE Warning - Swirling Breath of Lightning -- Silverwing - TAIL AE Warning - Tail Swipe - Xygoz - Directional Warnings - Note: MTO may need if they need to turn dragons -- Xygoz - FRONTAL AE Warning - Conic Flame Breath -- Xygoz - SIDE AEs Warning - Left/Right Wingbeat - A guardian of Silverwing - Tether - Moved too far from Silverwing - Note: Guardian tank may find helpful -- A Guardian of Silverwing - Tether - Moved too far from Silverwing - A guardian of Xygoz - Tether - Moved too far from Xygoz - Note: Guardian tank may find helpful -- A Guardian of Xygoz - Tether - Moved too far from Xygoz - An ancient silver wurm - Ebbs -- An ancient silver wurm - Ebbs - See comments section - Metallic Cloud - Opposing dragon stronger - Power up -- Metallic Cloud - Opposing dragon stronger - Power up - Golden Wurm - Explodes - Penalty -- Golden Wurm - Explodes - Penalty - Wurm reached dragon

GINA Issues?  Help Below:

If you're new to GINA and/or having issues with importing/enabling our trigger files, please read Ssark's GINA Manual.  If you're still having issues after following Ssark's guide, reply to the Audio and Text Triggers Alternative - GINA thread located in the Raiders Essentials section of our forums, and we'll work to resolve the issue(s).

[Furro]

April 4, 2020 - Strategy & Trigger Package Updated

Good progress on this event last night.

Strategy post has been extensively updated.

At a minimum read the "Brief Event Overview & Strategy" section to ensure up to date.


Trigger package updated:

DELETE OLD TRIGGER PACKAGE "Veeshans Peak - Silverwing and Xygoz", BEFORE IMPORTING NEW!

Deleted a trigger and added/edited others.

It is critical to delete old trigger set before importing new, otherwise you will end up with duplicate and incorrect triggers.


See everyone in game!

[Furro]

April 9, 2020 - Strategy & Trigger Package Updated

Strategy post has been extensively updated.

Diagram added to illustrate positioning and AEs.

Map file added for in-game markers.

At a minimum read the "Brief Event Overview & Strategy" section to ensure up to date.


Trigger package updated:

DELETE OLD TRIGGER PACKAGE "Veeshans Peak - Silverwing and Xygoz", BEFORE IMPORTING NEW!

READ THIS: Do not blindly toggle on ALL of the trigger groups.  Some groups are purposely toggled OFF by default.

Various trigger additions and updates.

It is critical to delete old trigger set before importing new, otherwise you will end up with duplicate and incorrect triggers.


See everyone in game!

[Furro]

Thursday, April 9, 2020 - Silverwing & Xygoz defeated!

Nice work all!  Another round of dragon steaks afterwards, this time double servings with two dragon corpses!

See everyone in-game!