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A Ranged DPS is the second utility Role, that covers on Perception of hidden traps and Dispelling of certain buffs in both Minotaur and Boss 4. They also have the flexibility to play as a Supportive role or a DPS loadout.
Pure Essence of the Fiendhunter + Lost Cure II. Lost Cure II casts MP Refresh on target, while inflicting a stackable slow on the caster. The slow can be negated with a +3 Haste earring at least. The damage lost is not as significant but Lost Cure II will enable roles like Healer and Caster who can use Lost Action with heavy MP usage.
Raid Lost Actions (Suggestions)
Raid Lost Actions (Suggestions)
All Ranged may consider the following:
Lost Cure II - an MP refresh buff on the target, whilst getting a stackable slow debuff. The slow is negated if you have +3 Haste from the Earring.
Lost Font of Power - for additional DPS
Lost Slash - applicable for MCH only
Banner of Honored Sacrifice / Banner of Noble Ends
Mandatory Holster
Mandatory Holster
Pure Essence of the Fiendhunter
Lost Dervish - If you're the second Ranged, you'll use Dervish 2nd.
Resistance Reraiser
Lost Dispel - If you're the second Ranged, it's good to standby Dispel as it becomes mandatory beyond Boss #3
Ranged Assignment via Spreadsheet
All assignments of strategy are found on the spreadsheet. Ranged Assignment via Spreadsheet
When the organizer announced the confirmation of the roster, everyone needs to be familiarized with the assignment given. At the start of the raid, there will always be 6 Ranged with Lost Perception. This is especially crucial for Slimes side.
Ranged in Slimes
Ranged in Slimes
Being a Ranged assigned to Lost Perception for Slimes, you have an additional task of percepting two areas before moving into your final room to DPS.
As you can see this D3 has been tasked to scan SE first followed by SW.
Ranged in Golems
Ranged in Golems
As a DPS in Golems, your sole purpose is to kill the golems in a specific order, avoid traps and follow the callouts.
Here D3 in Golems has been tasked to scan Middle then to NW.
Lost Action Strategy
Lost Action Strategy
Trash Fights
Trash Fights
Trash #1 - Slimes / Golems
Primary Action: Lost Dervish
Secondary Action: Lost Perception (check assignment)
Team A and D Ranged will need to keep their Perception. As it will be needed for Boss #1 and Boss #2 trap zones. The rest of the Ranged should switch out their Secondary Action.
Trash #2 - Dahu
Retain the same as previous
Trash #3 - Phantom
Retain the same as previous. Use up the remaining Lost Dervish charges.
Team C Ranged - replace Lost Dervish for Lost Perception to scan for traps between Phantom and Boss 3.
Trash #4 - Minotaur
Primary Action: Lost Dervish
Secondary Action: Lost Dispel
All assigned Ranged must swap their secondary action to Lost Dispel. This is important because from this trash till the final boss, dispel is needed.
Teams with second Ranged DPS can maintain the same Secondary Action.
Boss Fights
Boss Fights
Boss #1 - Trinity Seeker, Boss #2 - 4 Kids , Boss #3 - Trinity Avowed
Boss #1 - Trinity Seeker, Boss #2 - 4 Kids , Boss #3 - Trinity Avowed
Primary Action: Lost Dervish
Secondary Action: Lost Cure II, Lost Font of Power, Lost Slash (MCH)
Secondary Action: Lost Perception (based on assignment)
Boss #3 - Trinity Avowed
Boss #3 - Trinity Avowed
All Ranged should replace Lost Dervish for Lost Protect II / Shell II. Don't be lazy! Use ProShell at pre-pull.
Swap ProShell for a new stack of Lost Dervish.
Boss #4 - Queen
Boss #4 - Queen
Secondary Action: Lost Dispel
Check assignment if you're required to swap your skill.
Should I bring Lost Protect or Shell?
Should I bring Lost Protect or Shell?
Yes, please do. Go check this page out; it contains why these defensive buffs are advised.
Guide on Trash Fights
Guide on Trash Fights
Trash #1 - Slimes / Golems
Trash #1 - Slimes / Golems
All assigned Ranged must bring Lost Perception to scout for traps in the room. Details can be seen in the spreadsheet.
Ranged DPS in Golems may help Tanks with Head Shot, to interrupt Metamorphosis when needed.
Trash #2 - Dahu and Trash #3 - Phantom
Trash #2 - Dahu and Trash #3 - Phantom
No special task. Maintain DPS and dodge mechanics accordingly.
Trash #4 - Minotaur
Trash #4 - Minotaur
Cast Lost Dispel on the Ball of Earth to remove Stoneskin. Hit it once to kill it.
Guide on Boss Fights
Guide on Boss Fights
Boss #1 - Trinity Seeker, Boss #2, Boss #3
Boss #1 - Trinity Seeker, Boss #2, Boss #3
Maintain Lost Dervish buff when necessary.
If a party has 2 Ranged DPS, the second Ranged may use Lost Dervish on an alternaing cast. This allows the entire party to have Dervish buff uptime throughout the encounter.
Boss #4 - Queen
Boss #4 - Queen
Keep Lost Dervish on cooldown.
If on Lost Dispel duty, After lightning orbs have been reflected and shield goes up, Dispel the Queen. (Total of 6 Dispels needed from the raid)
Using Lost Dispel on the Queen is mandatory for all assigned Ranged.
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