Master the Skolas Revenge boss fight in Destiny's House of Wolves DLC. Learn strategies for each phase, enemy types, modifiers, and essential tips for victory.
Walkthrough
- 1Round 1: Fight Hive enemies with Exposure and Brawler modifiers. No specific objective other than survival.
- 2Round 2: Face Vex enemies with Grounded and Airborne modifiers. Objective: Destroy Mines.
- 3Round 3: Battle Cabal enemies with Catapult and Arc Burn modifiers. Objective: Dismantle Mines.
- 4Round 4: Engage Fallen enemies with Specialist and Juggler modifiers. Objective: Kill target.
- 5Round 5: Confront Fallen enemies with Trickle and Small Arms modifiers. Objective: Kill Pilot Servitor.
- 6Round 6: Face Fallen enemies with rotating modifiers (Brawler/Juggler, Small Arms/Lightswitch, or Catapult/Angry). Objective: Kill Skolas, Kell of Kells & Dismantle Mines.
Skolas, Kell of Kells - Phases:
- Phase 1: Defeat a Ghost Servitor to make Skolas vulnerable. Prioritize add control: kill Melee Captains, then Ranged Captains, Snipers, and other enemies. Damage Skolas until he reaches 65% health.
- Phase 2: The Tainted Essence debuff is introduced. One player receives it and dies after 30 seconds unless another player takes it. The player who takes the debuff gains a 30-second Immune buff. Establish a rotation order to pass the debuff. Rotate clockwise from the right platform to the left. Focus on add control and damaging Skolas. Transition to Phase 3 at 50% health.
- Phase 3: Dismantle mines become the primary objective, requiring players to venture to the middle. The Tainted Essence continues. Coordinate as a team to dismantle mines on left and right ledges quickly. A Defender or Bladedancer is recommended for the middle mine. Consider letting a Sunsinger with Tainted Essence grab difficult mines to utilize their revive. This objective repeats at 25% health. Continue passing the Tainted Essence and dealing heavy damage to Skolas.
Tips
- Add control is the most crucial element throughout the entire fight to avoid being overwhelmed.
- Establish a clear order for passing the Tainted Essence to ensure continuous coverage and avoid simultaneous immunity.
- Coordinate movement as a team, especially during mine dismantling phases, to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Utilize class abilities (Defender's bubble, Bladedancer's invisibility, Sunsinger's revive) strategically to overcome challenges.
- Pay attention to the weekly rotating modifiers in Round 6, as they can significantly impact your strategy.
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