Shadows of the Hist
Minimum Level 45
30 minutes
Reticulated Spine, Shadowfen
Silk and Shadow
The Cradle of Shadows is the seat of power of the enigmatic figure known only as the Lady of Lace. What lies behind its veil of darkness is known only by her fanatical followers.
To defeat Dranos Velandor, you need to focus on mechanics and coordination. Damage the boss while avoiding the AoE attacks from the statue in the middle. When Dranos teleports and drops AoEs, be prepared to shield bash the adds when he targets you, as this will instantly kill them and allow the affected person to get up. Remember to block to avoid dying to the DoT. Additionally, when Dranos summons adds and becomes immune to damage, prioritize killing the adds, step into the AoE to make him vulnerable again, and repeat this process until you emerge victorious.
To defeat Khephidaen the Spiderkith, you need to bring her to the light and be prepared for her powerful attacks. Keep an eye out for her swirly animation and either interrupt or block it to avoid death. Make sure to ignite any flames she puts out as quickly as possible to prevent additional enemies from joining the fight. The battle will become increasingly challenging as she puts out more flames at once, but persevere until you finally emerge victorious.
To defeat Sithera, bring her into the light and deal as much damage as possible while ensuring not to leave her outside of the light for too long as she takes reduced damage in that state. When the light goes off, move to another area to continue the fight. Be prepared for her high damage area-of-effect attacks and the summoning of additional enemies. Utilize area-of-effect abilities and employ common sense to successfully overcome the encounter.
To defeat Velidreth, start by attacking the boss while avoiding the balls on the floor and using AoEs to hit the adds. These balls give debuffs based on their color, so it's important to avoid them. The boss will eat your ultimate, so only use it if necessary. When two flesh atronachs spawn, prioritize killing them to drop a synergy that two players should grab quickly. This continues until the boss reaches 66% health. At 66% and 33%, players will be banished to a different area with a maze. The goal is to run through the maze, light braziers to open doors, and make your way back to the boss. Stay with your partner, avoid enemies, and stay in the light to avoid debuffs. Once outside, be prepared for the boss to go above. Wait for the screen to change color and your controller to shake, then dodge roll to survive the hit. Repeat this process until the boss is defeated.
To defeat Votary of Velidreth, you need to maintain range to avoid his deadly AoE attacks and prevent him from regenerating health. He primarily uses poison and spawns small spiders that slow you down, but these mechanics are relatively easy to handle. Focus on staying out of his AoE range and continuously damaging him to prevent his health from increasing. Failure to maintain range for even a few seconds can reset the fight, so be vigilant and keep the pressure on.
| Gossamer Light Armor |
| Widowmaker Medium Armor |
| Hand of Mephala Heavy Armor |
| Velidreth Monster Helm Sets |
| Shadows of the Hist Explorer 5 points |
| Silken Ring Style Master 50 points |
| Cradle of Shadows Challenger 50 points |
| Cradle of Shadows Conqueror 10 points |
| Velidreth's Vengeance 50 points |
| Exterminator 50 points |
| Beacon in the Night 50 points |
| Cradle of Shadows Vanquisher 10 points |
| Venomous Evasion 10 points |
| Shadows of the Hist Delver 50 points |
| Iconoclast 10 points |
| Fear No Darkness 10 points |
| Spider Cult Slayer 10 points |
| Shadowplay 10 points |
| Divided He Fell 10 points |
| Web Walker 10 points |
| Embrace the Shadow 10 points |
| Nothing to See Here 10 points |