You can unlock the Level 73 dungeon Dohn Mheg by accepting the Level 73 MSQ “The Key to the Castle” from Sul Uin in Il Mheg (X:14.3, Y:31.1). This MSQ is part of the patch 5.0 main storyline for the Shadowbringers expansion.
In the guide below we’ll show you how to complete this unlocking quest, and we’ll cover all the boss mechanics that you’ll encounter in this dungeon.
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Unlocking Quest: The Key to the Castle
The Level 73 MSQ “The Key to the Castle” is deep within the patch 5.0 Main Scenario Questline for the Shadowbringers expansion. You’ll need to finish every MSQ leading up to it before it can be unlocked.
This includes every MSQ from A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and Stormblood.
Once you’ve done that, speak with Sul Uin in Il Mheg (X:14.3, Y:31.1) to begin.
In this MSQ, the scions are on a quest to defeat the lightwarden of Il Mheg.
You’ll learn from Sul Uin that their King Titania became corrupted after defeating the original lightwarden and became one himself.
This unfortunate event led to the pixies sealing the castle to prevent further harm to their land.
A seal divided into four relics was made and scattered across the land.
The first relic of these relics is the Shell Crown, which is kept within the Fuath’s territory. Sul Uin will allow you and your friends to attempt to retrieve it “for good sport.”
Head to the Untouchable Gate in Il Mheg (X:24.1, Y:30.5) to continue.
In the cutscene that follows, you’ll call out to the Fuath through the gate.
After initially getting ignored and having a laugh at Urianger’s inability to swim, the Fuath will eventually invite you into their domain.
Should you brave Dohn Mheg and give the frog-like tribesmen a thrilling sport, they’ll lend you the Shell Crown.
Once the cutscene is finished then Dohn Mheg will be unlocked. This dungeon requires at least a Level 73 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 375 to enter.
Boss #1: Aenc Thon, Lord of the Lingering Gaze
Mechanics
- Candy Cane: A strong tankbuster attack on the primary target.
- Hydrofall: Up to two players will be targeted with ground AoEs that apply stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuffs for 60 seconds.
- Laughing Leap: This attack will either be a ground AoE or a stack marker on a random player.
- Landsblood: The boss will spawn small water puddles around the room. Each puddle will eventually bubble up before exploding, knocking players up for two seconds. Move away from the bubbling puddles to avoid getting stun-locked.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Voeburtite Jacket of Aiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Fending | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Maiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Scouting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Striking | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Tunic of Casting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Tunic of Healing | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gauntlets of Aiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gauntlets of Fending | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gauntlets of Maiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gauntlets of Scouting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gauntlets of Striking | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gloves of Casting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gloves of Healing | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Beret of Aiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Circlet of Fending | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Circlet of Maiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Circlet of Scouting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Circlet of Striking | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Hat of Casting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Hat of Healing | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Aiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Fending | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Maiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Scouting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Striking | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Trousers of Casting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Trousers of Healing | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Griaule
Mechanics
- Rake: A single-target tankbuster attack on the primary target.
- Swinge: A frontal cone AoE that applies a stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuff for 60 seconds.
- Fodder: The boss will spawn saplings that will tether to it. If left unattended, the saplings will give the boss a stacking “Growing” buff for 600 seconds that increases its damage dealt and reduces its damage taken.
Take the tether from the boss to sever the connection and receive the buff yourself. Note that you can only grow up to two times with this buff. You’ll receive a “Full-Grown” buff after the second tether you’ve taken. - Tiiiimbeeeer: A room-wide AoE attack.
- Coiling Ivy: Four “Painted Ivy” plants will fetter all players. You can still attack the ivies while fettered. Destroy them immediately to avoid incoming AoEs.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Voeburtite Jacket of Aiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Fending | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Maiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Scouting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Jacket of Striking | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Tunic of Casting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Tunic of Healing | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Earring of Aiming | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Earring of Casting | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Earring of Fending | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Earring of Healing | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Earring of Slaying | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Aiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Fending | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Maiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Scouting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Gaskins of Striking | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Trousers of Casting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Trousers of Healing | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Necklace of Aiming | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Necklace of Casting | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Necklace of Fending | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Necklace of Healing | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Necklace of Slaying | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Aenc Thon, Lord of the Lengthsome Gait
Mechanics
- Crippling Blow: A red tankbuster marker on the primary target.
- Virtuosic Capriccio: A room-wide AoE attack that applies a 12-second “Bleeding” DoT.
- Imp Choir: A lookaway attack that can transform players into imps for eight seconds. Face your character away from the boss to avoid.
- Toad Choir: A non-telegraphed 160-degree frontal cone that turns players into frogs for 8 seconds. Run behind the boss to avoid.
- Funambulist’s Fantasia: A room-wide AoE attack that will knock players back to the south and transform the arena, spawning a narrow walkway on top of a huge chasm in the middle. Across the room, the boss will begin casting “Finale.”
Make your way through the walkway and destroy the boss’ “Liar’s Lyre” to interrupt the cast and stagger the boss for a few seconds. Should you fall in the chasm, you’ll return respawn on the other side and be stunned for three seconds before you can try again. - Finale: A room-wide AoE that will instantly kill anyone outside the boss’ barrier. Destroy the “Liar’s Lyre” to interrupt the cast. If you can’t destroy the lyre in time, stay inside the barrier to survive.
- Changeling’s Fantasia: The boss will transform into a “Shade of Fear,” a throwback to Cuchulainn boss from the 24-man raid The Void Ark. If the fight lasts long enough for the boss to cast this a second time, it’ll transform into a tiny frog instead.
- Bile Bombardment: Up to two players will be targeted with large ground AoEs.
- Corrosive Bile: A continuous non-telegraphed frontal cone AoE. Move away from the boss’ mouth to avoid.
- Flailing Tentacles: The boss will raise its four tentacles up before slamming them onto the ground, applying a 15-second “Concussion” DoT to anyone hit. Dispel the DoT as necessary.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Fae Grimoire | Arcanist’s Grimoire | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Longbow | Archer’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Planisphere | Astrologian’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Armillae of Aiming | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Armillae of Casting | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Armillae of Fending | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Armillae of Healing | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Armillae of Slaying | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Tathlums | Dancer’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Guillotine | Dark Knight’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Manatrigger | Gunbreaker’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Spear | Lancer’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Pistol | Machinist’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Axe | Marauder’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Paladin’s Fae Arms (IL 400) | Other | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Knuckles | Pugilist’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Sickle | Reaper’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Rapier | Red Mage’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Ring of Aiming | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Ring of Casting | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Ring of Fending | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Ring of Healing | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Voeburtite Ring of Slaying | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Knives | Rogue’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Milpreves | Sage’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Blade | Samurai’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Codex | Scholar’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Cane | Two-handed Conjurer’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fae Rod | Two-handed Thaumaturge’s Arm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Tiny Echevore | Minion | Basic |
| Figments Orchestrion Roll | Orchestrion Roll | Basic |
| Dohn Trellis | Other | Basic |
Extra Treasure Coffers
Apart from the boss rewards, there are four treasure coffers located throughout the dungeon that you can open for more gear rewards. Here are their locations:
- (X:10.1, Y:13.1)
- (X:11.3, Y:10.5)
- (X:11.0, Y:11.8)
- (X:12.2, Y:7.8)
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