The Level 60 dungeon The Antitower can be unlocked by accepting the Level 60 MSQ “The Word of the Mother” from Alphinaud in The Rising Stones (X:6.1, Y:6.0).
This MSQ is part of the main storyline for patch 3.2 of the Heavensward expansion.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
- Accept the Level 60 MSQ “The Word of the Mother” from Alphinaud in The Rising Stones (X:6.1, Y:6.0).
- Meet Krile and Thancred in Idyllshire (X:7.0, Y:6.4).
- Speak with Matoya in her cave at Matoya’s Cave (Zone) (X:6.5, Y:6.3).
Detailed Unlocking Guide
The Antitower is part of the story dungeons for patch 3.2 of the Heavensward expansion, so you’ll need to go through every MSQ leading up to it before it can be unlocked. This includes every MSQ from the A Realm Reborn base game.
After that, talk to Alphinaud in The Rising Stones (X:6.1, Y:6.0) to begin.
In this part of the main story, the scions continue to search for their missing antecedent, Minfilia.
Thancred and Krile have just concluded their expedition back into Castrum Meridianum and are eager to share what they’ve learned.
Meet your friends in Idyllshire (X:7.0, Y:6.4) to continue.
Upon talking to Krile, a cutscene will trigger where she explains their findings inside the abandoned castrum. Krile speculates that Minifilia may have been guided by Hydaelyn herself unto the aetherial sea for unknown reasons.
To confirm this, she’ll need to visit The Antitower, a Sharlayan structure built to study the aetherial sea.
Master Matoya serves as the last custodian of the ancient vantage point, so you’ll need to ask for her aid in entering.
Talk to her in Matoya’s Cave (Zone) (X:6.5, Y:6.3) to continue.
Another cutscene will trigger as you talk to Matoya.
She’ll allow you to enter The Antitower in exchange for some of your friends staying in her cave to do some “chores”.
Though the old custodian warns that the tower was abandoned to its magical keepers more than a decade ago, so you’ll need to do a bit of “cleaning” yourself.
Once you finish talking to Matoya, The Antitower will be unlocked.
This dungeon requires at least a Level 60 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 180 enter.
Boss #1: Zuro Roggo
Mechanics
- Water Bomb: Targeted AoEs on at least two players.
- Discordant Harmony Bubbles: The boss will summon bubbles that eventually explode into non-telegraphed circle AoEs, applying “Damage Down” for 15 seconds to anyone hit.
- Odious Croak: A constant, non-telegraphed frontal cone AoE.
- Poroggo Choirtoad: The boss will summon two choirtoads that will turn two players into toads. Then, the affected players will be chased with consecutive “Water Bomb” AoEs. Kill the choirtoads to remove the debuff while the affected players bait the AoEs on the outer edges of the arena.
- Frog Song: A constant room-wide AoE attack whenever the choirtoads are alive.
- Toy Hammer: A single-target tankbuster attack that applies a 12-second “Concussion” stun. This attack is immediately followed by “Odious Croak.” Dispel the stun immediately.
Rewards
- 7 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Dravanian Bracelet of Aiming | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Bracelet of Casting | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Bracelet of Fending | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Bracelet of Healing | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Bracelet of Slaying | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Greaves of Fending | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Greaves of Maiming | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Jackboots of Casting | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Jackboots of Healing | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Thighboots of Aiming | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Thighboots of Scouting | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Thighboots of Striking | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Ring of Aiming | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Ring of Casting | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Ring of Fending | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Ring of Healing | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Ring of Slaying | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Ziggy
Mechanics
- Jittering Glare: A narrow, room-wide frontal cone AoE that applies a stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuff for 60 seconds.
- Jittering Jab: A point-blank tankbuster attack on the primary target.
- Deep Fracture: Four untargetable meteors will drop from above that will eventually explode into huge point-blank AoEs. Move to the safe spaces near the edge of the arena to avoid.
- Jittering Jounce: The boss will tether to a random player for a non-telegraphed line attack that also applies a stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuff for 60 seconds. Move behind a meteor until the cast goes off, then move away from the meteor to avoid AoE that follows.
- Gyrating Glare: A room-wide AoE that forces the meteors to explode.
Rewards
- 13 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Dravanian Earrings of Aiming | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Earrings of Casting | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Earrings of Fending | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Earrings of Healing | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Earrings of Slaying | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Armguards of Casting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Armguards of Healing | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Gauntlets of Fending | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Gauntlets of Maiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Wristgloves of Scouting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Wristgloves of Striking | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Hairpin of Fending | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Hairpin of Maiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Hat of Casting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Hat of Healing | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Tricorne of Aiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Tricorne of Scouting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Tricorne of Striking | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Choker of Aiming | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Choker of Casting | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Choker of Fending | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Choker of Healing | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Choker of Slaying | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Calcabrina
Mechanics
Phase 1: Calca and Brina
The fight begins with three “Calca” and three “Brina” mobs. These dolls can’t be tanked and use generic AoE attacks. The fight will transition to Phase 2 after the mobs are killed.
- Heat Gaze (Calca): Frontal cone AoE.
- Heat Gaze (Brina): Donut AoE around the doll.
Phase 2: Calcabrina
- Terrifying Glance: A random player will be targeted with a look-away marker. If you’re marked, turn your character away from the boss to avoid the 10-second “Confused” debuff. If you’re not marked, look away from the targeted player.
- Knockout: A point-blank tankbuster attack on the primary target.
- Brace: The boss will move to the center and spawn shields on its flanks and back for eight seconds. Hitting the boss through its shields will nullify your damage and knock you back. Attack the boss from the front until the shields wear off.
- Dollhouse: Two players will be turned into dolls and receive a 20-second “Bleeding DoT.” These dolls will use “Heat Gaze” until the players are freed. Destroy the dolls as soon as possible.
- Slapstick: A constant room-wide AoE attack during “Dollhouse.” Heal through the damage while destroying the dolls.
Rewards
- 20 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
- Calcabrina Triple Triad Card (not guaranteed)
- Faded Copy of Down the Up Staircase Orchestrion Roll (not guaranteed)
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Dravanian Coat of Fending | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Coat of Maiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Robe of Casting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Robe of Healing | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Tunic of Aiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Tunic of Scouting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Tunic of Striking | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Longkilt of Casting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Longkilt of Fending | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Longkilt of Healing | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Longkilt of Maiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Trousers of Aiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Trousers of Scouting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Dravanian Trousers of Striking | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Brina | Minion | Basic |
| Calca | Minion | Basic |
| Dancing Calcabrina 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. Their coordinates are:
- (X:15.0, Y:15.8)
- (X:14.2, Y:14.6)
- (X:16.4, Y:9.9)
- (X:16.8, Y:8.2)
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