You can unlock the dungeon Halatali (Hard) by accepting the Level 50 quest “This Time’s for Fun” from Hugubert in Mor Dhona (X:22.0, Y:8.7).
This quest can only be unlocked after you complete the final Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) for patch 2.0 of A Realm Reborn.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
- Complete the Level 50 MSQ “The Ultimate Weapon” from Raubahn in Northern Thanalan (X:15.0, Y:16.0).
- Accept the Level 50 quest “This Time’s for Fun” from Hugubert in Mor Dhona (X:22.0, Y:8.7).
- Speak with Arlh outside Halatali in Eastern Thanalan (X:14.7, Y:30.0).
Detailed Unlocking Guide
To unlock the quest “This Time’s for Fun,” you must first complete the final MSQ for patch 2.0 of A Realm Reborn, “The Ultimate Weapon,” from Raubahn in Northern Thanalan (X:15.0, Y:16.0).
Once you complete the base story, talk to Hugubert inside the Seventh Heaven Bar in Mor Dhona (X:22.0, Y:8.7) to begin.
Following your success in clearing the old training grounds, seasoned adventurers have reopened Halatali to train gladiators and challengers alike.
Hugubert’s friend, Arlh, has been posted as a sentry outside Halatali and will provide you with more information.
Talk to him at Eastern Thanalan (X:14.7, Y:30.0) to continue.
Arlh will be happy to report that Halatali is “nice and deadly again” and will challenge you to enter the training grounds once again.
After the quick chat, Halatali (Hard) will be unlocked. This dungeon requires at least a Level 50 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 55 to enter.
Boss #1: Pyracmon
At the start of the fight, you’ll notice a Mammet Admirer #022A tethered to a Mammet Activator. Assign one DPS player to use the activator when “1000-tonze Swing” begins casting.
Mechanics
- 100-tonze Swipe: A cleaving tankbuster attack on the primary target that can knock players back. Move behind the boss once the cast begins to avoid.
- 100-tonze Swing: A non-telegraphed, point-blank AoE that knocks players back. Move out of melee range to dodge.
- Predatorial Instinct: The boss will pull players towards it. Run out quickly to avoid the succeeding AoE.
- Eye of the Beholder: A non-telegraphed donut AoE that applies a 15-second “Electrocution” DoT. Move inside melee range to dodge.
- Piercing Glower: The boss will turn and face a random player and use a non-telegraphed line attack. Move out of its line of sight should you get targeted.
- 1000-tonze Swing: A slow-casting, room-wide AoE attack that can easily wipe the party. Use the “Mammet Activator” and run toward the “Mammet Admirer #022A.” The admirer will buff players with a 30-second “Manawall” shield that will mitigate the attack.
Rewards
- 7 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Darklight Bracelet of Aiming | Bracelets | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracelet of Casting | Bracelets | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracelet of Fending | Bracelets | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracelet of Healing | Bracelets | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracelet of Maiming | Bracelets | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracelet of Striking | Bracelets | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Boots of Casting | Feet | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Boots of Healing | Feet | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Caligae of Aiming | Feet | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Caligae of Striking | Feet | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Sollerets | Feet | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Band of Aiming | Ring | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Band of Casting | Ring | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Band of Fending | Ring | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Band of Healing | Ring | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Band of Maiming | Ring | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Band of Striking | Ring | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Fistfighter’s Jackboots | Feet | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Hussar’s Jackboots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Magician’s Shoes | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Pilgrim’s Shoes | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Protector’s Sollerets | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Shikaree’s Boots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Catoblepas
Assign a “Shadowy Orb” to each party member to prepare for the “Demon Eye” mechanic. The boss’ eye color will also indicate which attack it’ll use.
Mechanics
- Bull Charge: A single-target tankbuster attack on the primary target. Use shields and heals as necessary.
- Cold Stare (Blue Eye): A wide frontal cone AoE that applies a 15-second “Paralysis” debuff. Dispel the debuff as necessary.
- Jettatura: Random players will be targeted a large AoEs. Bait the AoEs in one area to avoid overlap.
- Demon Eye (Yellow Eye): A room-wide AoE attack that applies an 8-second petrify debuff. Use your assigned orbs to gain a “Gloam” debuff that prevents the petrify but also lowers your accuracy. Dispel “Gloam” after the attack goes off.
- Tainted Eye and Bestial Roar (Red Eye): “Bestial Roar” is a constant room-wide AoE attack that applies a stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuff for eight seconds. Destroy the “Tainted Eye” to stop the continuous cast.
Rewards
- 13 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Darklight Earrings of Aiming | Earrings | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Earrings of Casting | Earrings | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Earrings of Fending | Earrings | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Earrings of Healing | Earrings | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Earrings of Maiming | Earrings | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Earrings of Striking | Earrings | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracers of Aiming | Hands | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Bracers of Striking | Hands | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Gauntlets | Hands | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Gloves of Casting | Hands | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Gloves of Healing | Hands | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Heavy Darklight Gauntlets | Hands | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Eyepatch of Aiming | Head | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Eyepatch of Striking | Head | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Helm | Head | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Choker of Aiming | Necklace | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Choker of Casting | Necklace | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Choker of Fending | Necklace | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Choker of Healing | Necklace | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Choker of Maiming | Necklace | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Choker of Striking | Necklace | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Fistfighter’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Hussar’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Magician’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Pilgrim’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Protector’s Gauntlets | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Shikaree’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fistfighter’s Goggles | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Hussar’s Goggles | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Magician’s Hat | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Pilgrim’s Eyepatch | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Protector’s Barbut | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Shikaree’s Mask | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Mumuepo the Beholden and Narasimha
Mechanics
Phase 1: Conjurer, Gladiator, Archer, and Lancer
Focus on killing the healer. Upon Silent Moss’ defeat, he’ll spawn a brown AoE that will apply a constant “Damage Up” buff to his allies. Move the remaining enemies out of the AoE.
| Enemy | Skills |
|---|---|
| Silent Moss The Solemn (Conjurer) | Stone: A single-target magic attack. Divine Embrace: Binds and applies “Regen” to the tank. |
| Franz the Fair (Gladiator) | Spirits Without: A wide frontal line attack. |
| U’linbho the Sand Devil (Archer) | Venomous Bite: A single-target attack that applies a dispellable 45-second DoT to a random player. |
| Langloisiert the Lionheart (Lancer) | Cross Lance: A cross-shaped AoE. |
Phase 2: Thaumaturge and Beast Familiar
Phase 2 will begin after 80 seconds whether or not the first four enemies are defeated.
Should this happen to your group, focus on defeating the stragglers from Phase 1 before attacking the new enemies.
| Enemy | Skills |
|---|---|
| Mumuepo the Beholden (Thaumaturge DPS) | Fire: A single-target magic attack. Fire II: A targeted circle AoE on a random player. Standstill: Mumuepo will bind a random player to a “Thal’s Scepter.” Interact with the scepter to free your party member. Thal’s Fury: A large point-blank AoE that’ll be cast immediately after “Standstill.” Free the affected player and move out of the AoE. Thunder III: A magical tankbuster attack on the primary target. Mitigate and heal through the damage. |
| Narishma (Beast Familiar) | Deadly Hold: A non-telegraphed frontal cleave. Face the beast away from the party. Fireball: A targeted circle AoE on a random player. Wild Charge: Narishma will charge toward a random player, damaging anyone in its path. Heat Breath: A wide frontal cone AoE. Tail Smash: A wide backward cone AoE used immediately after “Heat Breath.” |
Rewards
- 20 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Darklight Corselet of Aiming | Body | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Corselet of Striking | Body | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Cowl of Casting | Body | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Cowl of Healing | Body | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Cuirass | Body | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Heavy Darklight Armor | Body | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Breeches of Casting | Legs | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Breeches of Healing | Legs | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Kecks | Legs | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Subligar | Legs | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Darklight Trousers | Legs | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Heavy Darklight Flanchard | Legs | Tomestone (Blue) |
| Fistfighter’s Jackcoat | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Hussar’s Jackcoat | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Magician’s Robe | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Pilgrim’s Robe | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Protector’s Cuirass | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Shikaree’s Doublet | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Fistfighter’s Breeches | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Hussar’s Breeches | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Magician’s Slops | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Pilgrim’s Slops | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Protector’s Trousers | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Shikaree’s Gaskin | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Beneath Bloodied Banners Orchestrion Roll | Orchestrion Roll | 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:11.8, Y:8.5)
- (X:13.4, Y:13.1)
- (X:12.9, Y:13.9)
- (X:5.7, Y:14.4)
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