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Amdapor Keep (Hard) is a level 50 Dungeon inFinal Fantasy 14, an advanced version of the normal Amdapor Keep, and the fourth in a series of Dungeons centered around the lost city of Amdapor. Despite putting a stop to the cultist activity in Amdapor Keep, a dark being has completed their ritual, and the ruins are once again in need of an adventurer.
While this Dungeon may have Hard in its name, it isn’t necessarily any more difficult than the normal version of Amdapor Keep. Below, we’ll take a look at every boss in this Dungeon, their attacks and mechanics, and how to beat them.
How To Unlock Amdapor Keep (Hard)
To unlock Amdapor Keep (Hard), you will first need to complete thelevel 50 Main Scenario Quest ‘The Ultimate Weapon’, as well as the side quest’Ghosts of Amdapor', which unlocks the normal version of Amdapor Keep.
Then, you will be able to take on the quest’For Keep’s Sake’fromLauriane in Mor Dhona (X:22.1, Y:8.6). This Dungeon has anitem level requirement of 90.
Anchag
The first boss of Amdapor Keep (Hard) is Anchag. Around the arena arefour Foreboding Statues, which will be used for one of the boss’s mechanics later, so keep them in mind. Additionally,the boss can damage these with its attacks, so try tokeep the boss away from the statuesas you deal with the following mechanics.
Yggr
Tether/Debuff
The boss will target one player, then tether to them and deal damage three times, with each attack inflictingVulnerability UpandInfirmity. To avoid this attack,run behind one of the Foreboding Statues, causing the tether to attach to the statue instead.
Valfodr
Line AoE
Targets one player, thencharges towards them, dealing damage in aline AoE. Move away from the rest of the party whilemaking sure Anchag won’t hit a statuewith this attack.
Hall of Sorrow
Circle AoE
Deals damage in a circle AoE. Move out of the AoE indicator to avoid taking damage.
Anchag will repeat these attacks until it is defeated. When you are targeted by Yggr,immediately move behind one of the statuesto avoid getting hit with Vulnerability Up, which will increase all damage you take. If all of the statues are destroyed by Anchag’s attacks, you will have nowhere to hide from Yggr, so be careful.
Boogeyman
The second boss of Amdapor Keep (Hard) is the Boogeyman. Here are each of its attacks and mechanics.
Invisible
Special
The Boogeyman will become partiallyinvisible and untargetableand gain a stacking damage buff, but continue to cast Smite of Gloom. To reveal the Boogeyman,destroy the Luminescence Orb, which will then apply the Irradiated buff in a small area. This buff, when it expires, willilluminate an area around you. If this occurs near the Boogeyman, it will be revealed and become targetable again.
Deals damage in a circle around the Boogeyman, and inflictsStun.
Entrance
Conal AoE/Gaze
This attack inflicts theConfused debuffin the indicated area, causing you to attack allies automatically. This attack isused immediately after Batter, so if you’re stunned by that you will definitely be hit by Entrance.
Doppelganger
The Boogeyman willsplit into two, then cast Invisible, causing both of the Boogeymen to go invisible. At the same time, severalBloodmoon addswill be summoned. Deal with the adds, thenuse the Luminescence Orb to reveal both of the Boogeymen.
These mechanics will be repeateduntil both Boogeymen are defeated. Deal with the summoned adds as quickly as possible, as these can easily overwhelm you if you aren’t careful. Also, try togroup the party up before destroying the Luminescence Orbso that more people will receive the buff, making it easier to reveal the boss.
Wild Card
AoE/Summon
Adds will appear around the arena and tether to the boss, slowlyincreasing its area of influence, causing theWild Card AoE to grow in size. This AoE deals damage and inflicts Bleeding; to stop it,kill all the adds to stop the AoE from growing, then move out of the indicator.
Jester’s Reap
AoE
First, Ferdiad will trap several players inSuppurationadds,preventing them from moving. Then, he will target a player with Jester’s Reap, aconal AoEthat deals high damage. Break out of the Suppuration, then move out of the AoE to avoid this combo.
Subsequent uses of this attack will trap players inCankerous Gobbets, whichprevent moving and attacking. You will need tohelp your other party members escape from the Cankerous Gobbetso they can dodge Jester’s Reap.
Death Scythe
Aspinning blue scythewill appear on top of one player, dealing continuous damage in the area. Move out of the area and heal as necessary.
Abyssal Charge
Intersecting Line AoEs
Spears of light will appear around the edges of the arena before charging forward, creatingintersecting line AoEson the arena. Move into a safe spot between the line AoEs to avoid taking damage.
Ferdiad will repeat these mechanics until he is defeated. Be sure tohelp your party members escape from the Suppuration and Cankerous Gobbets, and deal with the adds during Wild Card as quickly as you can to avoid taking damage from the AoE.
