You can unlock the Level 60 dungeon Hullbreaker Isle (Hard) by accepting the Level 60 quest “Storming the Hull” from Denston in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11.0, Y:10.4).
But to unlock this quest, you will need to first finish Hullbreaker Isle (Normal) and finish the final MSQ of the Heavensward expansion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
- Accept the Level 50 quest “King of the Hull” from Bloezoeng in Mor Dhona (X:22.1, Y:8.7) and clear the normal mode of Hullbreaker Isle.
- Complete the Level 60 MSQ “Heavensward” from the Guidance Node in Azys Lla (X:16.0, Y:22.0).
- Accept the Level 60 quest “Storming the Hull” from Denston in Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11.0, Y:10.4).
- Speak with Denston once more in the Moraby Drydocks at Lower La Noscea (X:26.9, Y:36.0).
Detailed Unlocking Guide
You can begin unlocking Hullbreaker Isle (Hard) by accepting the Level 50 quest “King of the Hull” from Bloezoeng in Mor Dhona (X:22.1, Y:8.7) and completing Hullbreaker Isle (Normal).
Once you’re done, continue doing your MSQs until you finish the Level 60 MSQ “Heavensward” from the Guidance Node in Azys Lla (X:16.0, Y:22.0).
This MSQ wraps up the main story for patch 3.0 of the Heavensward expansion and unlocks the endgame content for the expansion, including Hullbreaker Isle (Hard).
After all of that is completed, head to Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (X:11.0, Y:10.4) and accept the Level 60 quest “Storming the Hull” from Denston.
In the story, Grand Storm Marshal Eynzahr expresses his gratitude for your help in clearing Hullbreaker Isle.
You also learn that he petitioned the Admiral to turn the isle into a training ground for the Maelstrom, not wanting his finest people to get dull with administrative tasks.
Then he invites you to spar with them on the island.
After talking to the marshal, talk to Denston at Moraby Drydocks in Lower La Noscea (X:26.9, Y:36.0) to unlock Hullbreaker Isle (Hard).
This trial requires at least a Level 60 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 200 to enter.
Boss #1: Sanguine Sirens and Battle Coeurl
This fight doesn’t have a singular boss. Instead, multiple waves of pirates and coeurls will appear.
Some mobs can’t be moved, so you’ll need to go around the arena and burn them down as soon as possible.
Mechanics
| Mob | Mechanics |
|---|---|
| Battle Coeurl | Tether: The coeurl will tether to a random player and apply a “Healing Magic Down” debuff for 10 seconds. Kill the coeurl to dispel. Pounce: A single target attack that, grants the coeurl a stacking “Physical Damage Up” buff. |
| Sanguine Sirens Targirl | Iron Tempest: A point-blank AoE attack with knockback. Overpower: A telegraphed frontal cone AoE. |
| Sanguine Sirens Lodeswoman | Dead or Alive: A narrow column attack that applies a stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuff for 60 seconds. |
| Sanguine Sirens Gunner | No notable attacks. |
| The Lady Infernal (untargetable) | Cannonfire: Drops up to five circle AoEs in different patterns. |
Rewards
- 10 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Berserker’s Bangles | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Bangles | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Bangles | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Bangles | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Bangles | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Berserker’s Leg Guards | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Conqueror’s Sandals | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Sandals | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Sandals | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Subjugator’s Sandals | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Leg Guards | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Boots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Berserker’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Ymir
Mechanics
- Head Snatch: A cleaving, non-telegraphed tankbuster on the primary target. Face the boss away from the party and shield through the damage.
- Blanket Thunder: A room-wide AoE attack. Mitigate and heal through the attack.
- Excretion: The boss will drop four white puddles that will fetter players for 12 seconds if they stand inside it. Position yourselves near one to handle “Megavolt.”
- Megavolt: Multiple players will be marked with lightning AoEs. Stand inside the “Excretion” puddles to reduce incoming damage.
- Flash Freeze: A room-wide AoE attack that turns the floor into ice, causing players to slide uncontrollably toward one direction if they move.
- Iceberg: Targeted AoEs that drop large ice shards. These shards will eventually explode into huge point-blank AoEs. Spread these out toward one side of the arena, then slide away to avoid the resulting AoEs.
- Shardstorm: The ice shards will explode into point-blank AoEs that apply stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuffs for 30 seconds.
Rewards
- 15 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Berserker’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Berserker’s Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Conqueror’s Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Armwraps | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Armwraps | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Subjugator’s Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Berserker’s Helm | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Conqueror’s Turban | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Mask | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Mask | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Subjugator’s Turban | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Helm | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Hat | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Berserker’s Scarf | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Scarf | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Scarf | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Scarf | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Scarf | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Grand Storm Marshal Slafyrsyn
Mechanics
- Maelstrike: A room-wide AoE attack. Shield and heal through the damage.
- Galadion Ram: A cleaving tankbuster on the primary target. Face the Marshal away from your party.
- Ghomoro Splitter: Multiple ground circle AoEs.
Mistbeard
Once the boss’ HP drops to about 75% HP, he’ll transform into Mistbeard, bringing with him a new set of attacks.
- Poison Mist: A room-wide AoE attack that applies a stacking “Dirty Venom” debuff which lowers your maximum HP and damage dealt. Then, he’ll summon eight chests around the room that contain either a bomb or a potion. Stand on top of a chest with a potion to dispel the debuff.
- Bullet Hell: Immediately after “Poison Mist,” the boss will charge a strong room-wide AoE attack that can easily kill debuffed players. Ensure your debuff is dispelled and heal through the damage.
- Spread Shot: A non-telegraphed frontal cleave attack. Always face the boss away from the party.
- Leg Graze + Grenado Shot: One random player will be marked for “Leg Graze,” which applies a “Heavy” debuff for seven seconds. Immediately after, the boss will use “Grenado Shot,” a strong circular AoE. Dispel the debuff so the affected player can run out of the AoE.
- Firesand Keg + Lead Shot: Multiple kegs will spawn over time that can be pushed with regular attacks. Periodically, the boss will target a keg with “Lead Shot,” making it explode into a point-blank AoE. Drag the boss to one side of the arena and push the kegs away.
Rewards
- 25 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
- Mistbeard Triple Triad Card (not guaranteed)
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Berserker’s Scale Mail | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Conqueror’s Vest | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Chestwrap | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Chestwrap | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Subjugator’s Vest | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Scale Mail | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Jacket | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Berserker’s Hose | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Conqueror’s Brais | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Panegyrist’s Culottes | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Prophet’s Culottes | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Subjugator’s Brais | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Viking Hose | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Wrangler’s Chaps | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Calamari | Minion | Basic |
| Horizons Calling 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 coordinates:
- (X:12.4, Y:11.2)
- (X:10.5, Y:8.6)
- (X:7.2, Y:10.2)
- (X:5.2, Y:11.2)
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