How to Beat the Cryostar Boss

[Kaziscate]

So it's about time that the Cryostar Boss came. From my experiences of fighting the boss,here are a few tips that will help u when you are fighting this damage sponge:
1.Mark of Death- While you are fighting this boss, you might end up being the unlucky fellow to be marked for death. Don't panic it isn't that bad. All you have to do is go up to the plant and use it to get rid of the mark. Just make sure that the enemies aren't near the plant or you won't be able to pick it up.
2.Healing Orbs- When you get the health down to 25%, the 2 healing orbs will spawn. Don't worry about those yet until you are done taking out all of the mobs first because while it may delay the Cryostar's inevitable death by a few minutes,it won't cause any more mobs to spawn while you are taking down its health again until you get the Cryostar's health down even lower.
3. Weapons- I found the Dragon Hunter Staff to be the absolute best mage weapon to deal damage with against this boss. Its DoT proc deals about 18.75% or 20% of enemy health (in total per proc) so it can take down the boss health faster than the Flame Forged staff though you need to be careful with the proc because if you have it proc on the boss too early,there will be too many enemies to handle (usually too many in elite version),but I also recommend having a Flame Forged Staff as well to deal with the ungodly big swarms of enemies that you might have made. For Rogues,the Dragon Hunter Daggers sure help out because of its spreading electricity and will help against the enemies that spawn as you fight the Cryostar. For Warriors, the Glintstone Aegis is of course the best one because of its shield helping the tanks survive even longer and the impressive AoE it is capable of.
4. Enemies- As you get the boss health down, enemies will spawn based on how low the boss health is. Be sure to take em out while you fight the boss so that you and your team doesn't get overwhelmed.
5.Lightning- At like about 15% health,the boss will do a last stand and unleash a volley of lightning that looks the same as if a million tiny ants were getting banished. Don't worry they don't actually banish they just take away a chunk of your health (it is ultra deadly in elite though because just 2 of those can kill a mage). Just try to stay back,unleash as many shields as possible (preferably Arcane Shield,Horn of Renew's shield,possibly Nekro's shield,and Scorch's shield) and just unleash your volley of attacks onto the boss.

Anyways that's all I have. I hope this helped out a bit! :)

[Rome]

dint knew that with the mark of death. thanks !


-ambo

[Aerodude]

This boss was easier than i thought lol first time fought died once coz of that mark lol didnt know what to do lol then after more runs no deaths were coming and our team was 2 mage 1 rogue 1 tank was so much fun lol gl to all those others oh yea
P.S. GREAT TIPS

[bonjovi3223]

This boss was easier than i thought lol first time fought died once coz of that mark lol didnt know what to do lol then after more runs no deaths were coming and our team was 2 mage 1 rogue 1 tank was so much fun lol gl to all those others oh yea
P.S. GREAT TIPS
Yes....and now go try the elite version.

[Kakashis]

Yes once at 10% you will need to do the 5ank revive. If you don't use this, it's GG

[Jazzi]

Last but not least the party needs a proper tank;)

[Melthyz]

It is crazy the fact that we need to use so many ankhs to run the elite version. Another stellar idea by sts to rip the cash outta our cold dead hands

[Zaocajede]

It is crazy the fact that we need to use so many ankhs to run the elite version. Another stellar idea by sts to rip the cash outta our cold dead hands

I think the difficulty is perfect.

It's doable but hard with our present gear. When geared with antignome set and its upgrade it's going to be much much easier.


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[Melthyz]

50+ ankhs is doable???

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[Avaree]

Last but not least the party needs a proper tank;)

Or two for a relaxed boss killing :) & Jazzi WB!

[Ydqm]

50+ ankhs is doable???

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It only took me 15 ankhs to do the elite boss, make sure you've a good tank with you. So yes, it's doable. As Zaocajede said when better gear comes, the easier it'll get.

[Melthyz]

Wow only 15.. are u serious?? Wat u got as loot? A rusty hammer or essence??

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[Ydqm]

Wow only 15.. are u serious?? Wat u got as loot? A rusty hammer or essence??

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Well i looted something bad, but the more ankhs you use doesn't give you better luck. And i wouldn't mind some essence!

[Melthyz]

Hope u get some phat loots on ur next 15 ankhs as for me I value my ankhs n time. Km3 here I come...

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[bonjovi3223]

50+ ankhs is doable???

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Amen bro. Just went through around 50 ankhs & nearly 2hrs at boss & we didn't manage it :(

[bonjovi3223]

I think the difficulty is perfect.

It's doable but hard with our present gear. When geared with antignome set and its upgrade it's going to be much much easier.


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You must be joking. More then 95% of the players are not gonna own that set. This boss is a total fail.

[Zaocajede]

50+ ankhs is doable???

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If you could easily kill the boss with level 41 and 46 gear what's the point of gearing up?

It's the first day that event has spawned I'm sure the player base will come up with strategies to save ankhs.

Can I also point out that there isn't much of a run if you don't use ankhs. Save your ankhs for the last 25% of the fight till you get your strategy down.


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[Zaocajede]

You must be joking. More then 95% of the players are not gonna own that set. This boss is a total fail.

Guess we might as well not try and get it then.

Can I remind you that there is normal version where you can practice and possibly get gear to help you out with elites?


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[bonjovi3223]

Guess we might as well not try and get it then.

Can I remind you that there is normal version where you can practice and possibly get gear to help you out with elites?


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You cannot practice on a normal map to apply the tactics in an elite map. No matter what tactics you bring, the dmg dealt by those mobs is just tooooo darn much for you to cope.
I admit I ran with pugs & its the worst thing for such a boss, but how many organised parties are there really?? Organised players play amongst themselves. The rest of us have to pug. Bosses & maps should be made for all & not pro parties.
The only real gear for this map is the set gear. As i said 95% of the ppl wont get it cos of the cost involved. That makes this expansion a fail for the larger community because everything in underhul is really hard for most of the players.

[Zaocajede]

You cannot practice on a normal map to apply the tactics in an elite map. No matter what tactics you bring, the dmg dealt by those mobs is just tooooo darn much for you to cope.
I admit I ran with pugs & its the worst thing for such a boss, but how many organised parties are there really?? Organised players play amongst themselves. The rest of us have to pug. Bosses & maps should be made for all & not pro parties.
The only real gear for this map is the set gear. As i said 95% of the ppl wont get it cos of the cost involved. That makes this expansion a fail for the larger community because everything in underhul is really hard for most of the players.


I guess we can agree to disagree.

I'm having more fun playing than I have in a long time.

I like how challenging it is and I like that I have something to strive for.

At one point nekro and arcane ring was limited to the top 5% of players. That didn't stop people from playing and now look how common they are.



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[Melthyz]

Unless the entire antignome set can repel the lightning that comes down at 10% health I dun see how u can save on ankhs.

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[Melthyz]

If you could easily kill the boss with level 41 and 46 gear what's the point of gearing up?

It's the first day that event has spawned I'm sure the player base will come up with strategies to save ankhs.

Can I also point out that there isn't much of a run if you don't use ankhs. Save your ankhs for the last 25% of the fight till you get your strategy down.


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Well I guess u enjoy using 25 ankhs for zero loots that's not something I enjoy doing with my valuable time and ankhs.

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[Zaocajede]

Well I guess u enjoy using 25 ankhs for zero loots that's not something I enjoy doing with my valuable time and ankhs.

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Please show me where I said I enjoyed using ankhs for no loot?

No one is telling you to run the map. For now I am liking the challenge and find it worthwhile.

I also know I'm undergeared just like everyone else and am not expecting to easily beat the newest, hardest boss in game on the first day.




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[Ipoopsy]

Please show me where I said I enjoyed using ankhs for no loot?

No one is telling you to run the map. For now I am liking the challenge and find it worthwhile.

I also know I'm undergeared just like everyone else and am not expecting to easily beat the newest, hardest boss in ga}me on the first day.

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What he said :-).

I love the difficulty and yes it's only been out for 1 day

[Melthyz]

What he said :-).

I love the difficulty and yes it's only been out for 1 day
I enjoy difficulty too but within reason. Like Southern Gates and even Umbra Chasm. When I have to blow thru 15+ ankhs per run now that's just frustration.

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[Melthyz]

Please show me where I said I enjoyed using ankhs for no loot?

No one is telling you to run the map. For now I am liking the challenge and find it worthwhile.

I also know I'm undergeared just like everyone else and am not expecting to easily beat the newest, hardest boss in game on the first day.




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Let's not go there to run or not. This is a forum where everyone is here to voice their opinions on a subject that affects us all. Just cause u enjoy it doesn't mean I have to.

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