The Storm's Crown Extreme Trial is one of the most demanding and exhilarating encounters introduced in Final Fantasy XIV. This trial takes place in the Storm's Crown, where players face off against Barbariccia, a powerful wind-aspected entity. Known for her devastating wind-based attacks, Barbariccia challenges players to master precise mechanics and coordination. This trial is a true test of skill and teamwork, offering rich rewards for those who can overcome its challenges.
How to Unlock the FFXIV Storm's Crown Extreme Trial
To unlock the Storm's Crown Extreme Trial, players must first meet the following prerequisites:
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Completion of the Main Scenario Quest (MSQ): Players must have completed the Endwalker MSQ to unlock access to this high-level content.
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Defeat Barbariccia in Normal Mode: You must first conquer the Storm's Crown Trial on normal difficulty before attempting the extreme version.
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Quest to Unlock Extreme Mode: Speak to the NPC in Old Sharlayan after completing the required content. The quest "The Wind Rises" will become available, and you'll need a minimum item level of 600 to proceed.
Mechanics and Tips for Storm's Crown Extreme Trial
The Storm's Crown Extreme Trial is notorious for its intricate and punishing mechanics. Below is a breakdown of each phase:
Phase One: Initial Assault
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Hair Raid: Barbariccia targets players with a sequence of line AoEs. Players must move quickly to dodge these attacks while preparing for the next mechanics.
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Savage Barbery: A series of heavy-hitting, cone-shaped AoEs that require precise positioning to avoid overlapping damage.
Tips for Phase One:
- Maintain awareness of Barbariccia's movements to predict the direction of Hair Raid.
- Proper positioning is crucial during Savage Barbery; spread out to minimize damage.
Phase Two: Eye of the Storm
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Void Aero IV: Barbariccia unleashes a massive AoE attack that deals raid-wide damage, requiring strong mitigation and healing.
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Secret Breeze: Randomly targeted players must avoid trailing line AoEs that follow their movement.
Tips for Phase Two:
- Stack and spread mechanics need to be managed carefully during Void Aero IV to reduce overall damage.
- Position yourself away from others when targeted by Secret Breeze to avoid overlapping AoEs.
Phase Three: Barbariccia’s Fury
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Impact Storm: Summons multiple tornadoes across the arena that deal significant damage on contact. Players must navigate through the arena to avoid these while continuing to deal with other mechanics.
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Hair Flay: A tankbuster mechanic that requires tanks to use significant mitigation to survive.
Tips for Phase Three:
- Be prepared to constantly adjust your position to avoid tornadoes during Impact Storm.
- Tanks should use their strongest cooldowns during Hair Flay to ensure they survive the onslaught.
Phase Four: Ultimate Tempest
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Raging Storm: Barbariccia casts repeated AoEs that require both mitigation and healing to survive. Proper timing of cooldowns is essential.
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Hair Cyclone: A final, devastating attack that deals massive damage to the entire party. Failure to mitigate properly will result in a wipe.
Tips for Phase Four:
- Coordinate your team's cooldowns effectively to survive Raging Storm.
- Prepare for Hair Cyclone with heavy mitigation and burst healing to ensure the party's survival.
Rewards from theStorm's Crown Extreme Trial
Defeating Barbariccia in the Storm's Crown Extreme Trial rewards players with several valuable items, including:
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Storm's Crown Weapon Coffer (IL 615): Contains a random item level 615 Storm's Crown weapon.
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Storm's Crown Weapon: One random item level 615 Storm's Crown weapon.
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Lynx of Imperious Wind Flute: A rare mount that may drop after defeating Barbariccia.
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Faded Copy of Wind's Refrain: An orchestrion roll to add to your collection.
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Barbariccia Card: A collectible card featuring Barbariccia.
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Wind-touched Pauldron: A rare crafting material.
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Storm's Crown Totems: Each player receives two of these per kill, which can be exchanged for any item level 615 Storm's Crown weapon after collecting ten.
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