FFXIV Dawntrail The Arcadion M1 Guide – PlayerAuctions Blog

Phase One

Black Cat is the menacing boss in the latest Arcadion raid series, set in a wrestling championship theme. This guide will assist in navigating Phase 1 of the raid and emerging victorious against the ferocious Black Cat.

When facing Black Cat, prepare for a platform split into sixteen squares where precision and strategy are key. Be cautious as certain mechanics can lead to squares breaking under intense pressure.

Black Cat initiates the encounter with a powerful raid-wide attack called Bloody Scratch, which inflicts magic damage on all players.

One of her signature mechanics, One-two Paw, will test your agility. Watch as Black Cat’s claws light up, signaling a lethal cleave attack based on their glowing order. Players must swiftly maneuver between sides to avoid the impending danger.

Stay alert during Black Cat Crossing, where back-to-back conal AoEs in cross and plus patterns require players to position themselves strategically to evade harm.

Clawful and Biscuit Maker follow, bringing a stack and tankbuster mechanic that demands proper coordination among players to mitigate damage effectively.

Mouser poses a significant threat, marking squares with AoE damage that can break them upon impact. Seek refuge at the farthest squares for safety during this dangerous phase.

Elevate and Eviscerate will target a player with a knockback line, necessitating precise positioning to prevent damage to the platform.

Prepare for Shockwave, a standard knockback mechanic originating from the room’s center, which requires swift reactions or the use of knockback resistance skills.

During Predaceous Pounce, Black Cat’s paw tracks and large AoEs designate her path of attack. Maneuver carefully to avoid her devastating line and circle AoEs along the track’s end.

The phase concludes with Grimalkin Gale, where AoEs target all players. Ensure proper spacing to evade any overlapping damage from these deadly attacks.

Phase Two

Phase Two introduces a new set of challenges as Black Cat initiates additional mechanics while shifting her position dynamically.

Prepare for Leaping One-two Paw as Black Cat marks a location with an arrow, signaling her impending attack direction. Players must follow her movement to prevent catastrophic damage from her powerful cleave.

Leaping Black Cat Crossing will keep you on your toes as Black Cat relocates before executing deadly conal AoEs in a cross pattern with precision and swiftness.

Be wary of Copycat, as Black Cat summons a clone at the arena’s edge to mirror her mechanics. Cooperation is crucial as the clone executes Elevate and Eviscerate while the original Black Cat prepares for other deadly assaults.

Align your strategy during Predaceous Pounce and Copycat combinations, ensuring safety near the clone to avoid the impending danger of Black Cat’s devastating attacks.

Black Cat will continue to loop these mechanics until either your team overcomes her challenges or reaches the encounter’s enrage timer.