The Killing Art (Level 80)

Master 'The Killing Art' level 80 Reaper quest in Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. Learn Orcus boss fight mechanics, rewards, and new abilities like Enshroud.

Alright, let's get this Reaper job quest, 'The Killing Art,' done! It's for level 80, so you'll need to be pretty geared up. First things first, teleport to Falcon's Nest and then hop on your mount to fly north to Banepool. The quest marker will put you right near the entrance to a Duty instance. You'll see it there at **(X: 20.6 Y: 7.7)**.

Before you jump in, check out the table below to see the Duty details. You'll need an Item Level of at least 525 to get started.

Duty	Level	Item Level:
The Killing Art	80	525

Once you're ready, head into the Duty and watch the cutscenes. It's time to fight!

Phase 1: Orcus's Onslaught

Your main goal here is to defeat Orcus. He's got a mix of ground-based attacks and directional AoEs, so you'll need to be nimble and dodge everything. Keep an eye out for the Void Personas he summons too – don't let them overwhelm you, take them down quickly! After you've chipped away a good chunk of his health, there'll be a cutscene that transitions us to the next phase.

Phase 2: Weave and Dodge

After the second cutscene, the fight resumes. It's more of the same – dodge those ground attacks and weave in and out of Orcus's attacks while still getting your damage in. This is where your Reaper mobility skills really shine! I highly recommend using Hells Ingress to jump into the fray and Hells Egress to quickly teleport out when you see those ground AoEs popping up. It's a lifesaver!

Quest Completion

Once you've finally defeated Orcus, you'll be whisked back to the Lemurs Headquarters. Find Drusilla and talk to her to complete the quest. You'll unlock the achievement Manes Exite Paterni for your efforts!

The next quest in the Reaper job line will be available when you hit level 82.

For finishing 'The Killing Art,' you'll get a nice chunk of EXP and some Gil:

EXP	Gil
**448800**	**3751**

New Abilities & Traits Unlocked:

You'll also be unlocking some key Reaper abilities and traits that really change up your gameplay:

Icon	Ability/Trait	Description
	Enshroud	This lets you channel your avatar, filling your Shroud Gauge to maximum. It's a big power boost!
	Shroud Gauge	This gauge builds up as you land your Gibbet, Gallows, and Guillotine attacks, fueling your Enshroud ability.

That's it for this quest! Keep up the great work, and you'll be mastering the Reaper in no time.