You can unlock the Level 60 dungeon Sohm Al (Hard) by accepting the quest “The Fires of Sohm Al” from the Gossamer Moogle in Idyllshire (X:4.6, Y:8.4).
But to access that quest, you must first finish the dungeon Sohm Al (Normal) as well as the level 60 MSQ “Heavensward” from the Guidance Node in Azys Lla (X:16.0, Y:22.0).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
- Complete the Level 53 MSQ “Mourn in Passing” from Alphinaud in The Dravanian Forelands (X:23.7, Y:19.6) by clearing Sohm Al’s normal mode.
- Complete the Level 60 MSQ “Heavensward” from the Guidance Node in Azys Lla (X:16.0, Y:22.0).
- Accept the Level 60 quest “The Fires of Sohm Al” from the Gossamer Moogle in Idyllshire (X:4.6, Y:8.4).
- Talk to Vidofnir in The Dravanian Forelands (X:16.8, Y:23.6).
Detailed Unlocking Guide
Before you can unlock this dungeon, you must first clear Sohm Al’s normal mode. Once you’re done there, continue doing your MSQs until you reach Level 60 MSQ “Heavensward” from the Guidance Node in Azys Lla (X:16.0, Y:22.0).
This is the final MSQ for patch 3.0 of the Heavensward expansion and unlocks the quests required to unlock endgame content for the expansion, including Sohm Al (Hard).
After finishing “Heavensward,” head to Idyllshire and accept the quest “The Fires of Sohm Al” from the Gossamer Moogle in Idyllshire (X:4.6, Y:8.4) to continue the Sohm Al Questline.
The Gossamer Moogle will inform you of the trouble brewing within Sohm Al and that the dragon Vidofnir is asking for your assistance.
After your quick briefing with the Gossamer Moogle, talk to Vidofnir in The Dravanian Forelands (X:16.8, Y:23.6) to learn more.
She will tell you that the death of Nidhogg and the end of the Dragonsong War left Sohm Al without a leader. The sacred ground, once filled with mighty dragons, is now filled with creatures that do not belong there. Vidofnir will ask for your assistance in driving the creatures out of Sohm Al once again.
After your conversation with the dragon, Sohm Al (Hard) will be unlocked.
To enter the dungeon, you’ll need at least a level 60 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 230.
Boss #1: The Leightonward
Mechanics
- Wild Horn: A non-telegraphed frontal cone AoE attack. The tank should face the boss away from the party to avoid unnecessary damage.
- Inflammable Fumes: A room-wide AoE attack that will go off after the boss stands up. Mitigate and heal through the damage.
- Spore Sac: Spore sacs will spawn throughout the arena. Once the boss stands up, AoE markers will appear underneath them and explode after some time. Move away from the spore sacs as soon as they spawn to avoid getting hit.
- Excretion: A hard-hitting attack that places a slow debuff on a DPS. Healers should keep an eye out for targeted DPS players. Mitigate and heal through the damage, then dispel the debuff.
- Large Spore Sac: Larger spore sacs may appear during “Spore Sac” that spawn proximity-based markers. Avoid the smaller sacs while running away from the larger sacs.
- Glorious Blaze: Proximity-based attack that spawns from large spore sacs. Move away from the marker to lessen the damage.
Rewards
- 20 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Filibuster’s Bracelet of Aiming | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Bracelet of Casting | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Bracelet of Fending | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Bracelet of Healing | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Bracelet of Slaying | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Boots of Casting | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Boots of Healing | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Boots of Scouting | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Heavy Boots of Fending | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Heavy Boots of Maiming | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Thighboots of Aiming | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Thighboots of Striking | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Ring of Aiming | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Ring of Casting | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Ring of Fending | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Ring of Healing | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Ring of Slaying | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Gowrow
Mechanics
Most of the boss’ attacks do not have telegraphs. Always pay attention to how the boss is moving to dodge its attacks.
Any player that gets hit by these non-telegraphed attacks will be inflicted with a debuff that reduces the healing they receive.
- Volcanic Howl: A room-wide AoE attack. Mitigate and heal through the damage. This attack will also make the boss glow and boost his attacks.
- When the boss raises its tail while its body is not glowing, it will do a conal tail swipe that can knock players back. Move to the side or in front of the boss.
- When the boss raises its tail while its body is glowing, its tail will swipe around the melee range. Move away as soon as it raises its tail.
- When the boss raises its left arm, it will do a frontal cleave attack. Move behind the boss.
- When the boss raises its right arm, it will do a frontal knockback attack. Move to the side or behind the boss.
- When the boss readies itself to charge, move away from its path to avoid getting hit.
- When the boss arches its body back and flexes, it will shoot a large fireball directly in front of it. Stay away from its line of sight.
- When the boss’ back glows white, it will spew a large conal fire attack continuously. Move to the side or behind the boss.
Rewards
- 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Filibuster’s Earring of Aiming | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Earring of Casting | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Earring of Fending | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Earring of Healing | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Earring of Slaying | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Armguards of Maiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Armguards of Scouting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Fingerless Gloves of Aiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gauntlets of Fending | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gauntlets of Striking | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gloves of Casting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gloves of Healing | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Beret of Aiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Halfmask of Scouting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Helm of Fending | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Helm of Maiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Hood of Casting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Hood of Healing | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Scope of Striking | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Choker of Aiming | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Choker of Casting | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Choker of Fending | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Choker of Healing | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Choker of Slaying | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Lava Scorpion
Mechanics
As soon as the fight starts, the arena will shrink as the outer edges are filled with lava. Other mechanics will shrink the arena further as the encounter continues, so watch your step.
- Molten Silk: An AoE attack around the boss with three patterns: frontal, back cone, and donut. The patterns are random, but you will have enough time to dodge them.
- Flying Press: The boss will target a random player and jump on top of them after some time. After the attack, a fire puddle will form under the player. At the same time, fiery AoEs will form around the room.
If you are targeted, move to the outer edges of the arena to drop your puddle while avoiding the fiery AoEs. These puddles grow over time, so keeping them in one area will help the party move around the arena efficiently. - Deadly Thrust: A tankbuster attack on the primary target. Use damage reduction skills and heal through the damage.
- Realm Shaker: A circular point-blank AoE attack. Melee players should move away to avoid extra damage.
- Hiss: The boss will spawn two smaller scorpions, “The Scorpion’s Claw,” and “The Scorpion’s Tail.” Kill the claw scorpion, then the tail scorpion, before attacking the boss again.
- Borehole: The claw scorpion will spawn a fire puddle underneath it if its cast goes off. Kill the claw scorpion immediately.
Rewards
- 50 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
- Lava Scorpion Triple Triad Card (not guaranteed)
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Filibuster’s Coat of Casting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Coat of Healing | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gambison of Aiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gambison of Scouting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Gambison of Striking | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Heavy Gambison of Fending | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Heavy Filibuster’s Gambison of Maiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Aiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Casting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Fending | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Healing | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Maiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Scouting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Filibuster’s Trousers of Striking | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
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:
- (X:11.7, Y:12.2)
- (X:12.8, Y:10.9)
- (X:10.1, Y:12.0)
- (X:8.8, Y:11.2)
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