Final Fantasy 14: Xelphatol Dungeon Guide
Xelphatol is a level 60 dungeon in Final Fantasy 14: Heavensward. Originally added in patch 3.4, Shadows of the First, this Main Scenario dungeon will have you ascending the peaks of Xelphatol in order to stop the summoning of the primal Garuda, and prevent the Warriors of Darkness from slaying her.
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However, stopping the summoning of Garuda is not all you'll have to contend with. The Ixali are adamant on protecting their home and completing the summoning. Let's take a look at each of the bosses you'll encounter in Xelphatol, their attacks and mechanics, and how to beat them.
Xelphatol is unlocked through the following quest.
As you make your way through the first section of this dungeon, watch for falling rocks on the path. These can create circle AoEs that you'll need to dodge. Additionally, this area allows for some pretty big trash pulls, so keep that in mind if you want to make quick work of the enemies in the section before the first boss.
In the final section of this dungeon, Warballoons will move between platforms, delivering enemies to the battlefield until the balloon are destroyed. Upon destroying the Warballoon, a Xelphatol Windtalon will emerge, who will drop an Airstone when defeated. Use this item on the Tailwind Relic to unlock the path forward.
The first boss of Xelphatol is Nuzal Hueloc. This boss's attacks and mechanics are detailed below.
Nuzal Hueloc will repeat these attacks until he is defeated. Be sure to quickly move underneath the boss after destroying the Floating Turret, as it will use Hot Blast shortly after it is destroyed. If you don't hit the boss out of the air on the first try, this phase will repeat until you do.
The second boss of
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