You can unlock the Level 51 Normal-difficulty dungeon The Dusk Vigil by accepting the quest “For All the Nights to Come” from Wealdtheow in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:16.9, Y:22.7).
To unlock this quest, you need to first finish the Level 51 Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) “Sounding Out the Amphitheatre” from Alphinaud in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:31.6, Y:11.6).
Let’s go through the required unlocking quests below + all boss mechanics for this dungeon:
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
- Finish the Level 51 Main Scenario Quest “Sounding Out the Amphitheatre” from Alphinaud in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:31.6, Y:11.6).
- Accept the Level 51 quest “For All the Nights to Come” from Wealdtheow in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:16.9, Y:22.7).
- Talk to Nadinie outside The Dusk Vigil in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:20.7, Y:7.9).
Detailed Unlocking Guide
Before Wealdtheow’s quest becomes available, you need to finish the Level 51 Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) “Sounding Out the Amphitheatre” from Alphinaud in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:31.6, Y:11.6).
This quest is deep into the Main Scenario Questline of patch 3.0 of the Heavensward expansion. You’ll need to do every MSQ leading up to “Sounding Out the Amphitheatre,” including all of the MSQs from the A Realm Reborn expansion.
Once you’ve finished the required MSQ, talk to Wealdtheow in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:16.9, Y:22.7) to begin the quest.
A troubled Wealdtheow will try to compose himself as he acknowledges your presence.
The Dusk Vigil, a citadel watchtower built to oversee the Dravanian Horde’s movements, was lost during the Calamity. Inside its chapel lies an ice rondel that must be retrieved.
Ishgardian knights around Wealdtheow seem to be having cold feet, so the priest will ask for your help in retrieving this priceless artifact.
Speak with the Ishgardian knight Nadinie in Coerthas Western Highlands (X:20.7, Y:7.9) to continue.
Nadinie will recognize who you are and question your sanity for even thinking of going inside.
She’ll inform you about a winged beast seen flying around the watchtower over the past few days. Not a dragon, but something entirely different.
After she warns and briefs you of the situation, The Dusk Vigil will be unlocked.
This dungeon requires a Level 51 Disciple of War and Magic job to enter and has no item level requirement.
We’ve created boss guides + reward tables below to help you clear this dungeon smoothly.
Boss #1: Towering Oliphant
Mechanics:
- Trunk Tawse: A non-telegraphed, frontal cone tankbuster attack on the primary target. Mitigate and heal through the attack.
- Rear: A point-blank AoE attack around the boss.
- Prehistoric Trumpet: A room-wide AoE attack. Shield and heal through the damage.
- Rock of Ages Combo: An unavoidable four-piece combo on a marked DPS player. Shield and heal the affected player until the combo is over.
- Rock of Ages: Stuns the player with “Down for the Count” for eight seconds.
- Wooly Inspiration: A frontal cone AoE that pulls players toward the boss. This attack can pull every player in front of the boss, not just the stunned player, so move away.
- Tusk Butt: A non-telegraphed frontal cone attack that knocks players up.
- Rout: A wide line attack that extends based on the player’s proximity to the boss. At this point, the stun will have worn off. Share the AoE with the tank to reduce incoming damage.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Bracelets | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Bracelets | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Bracelets | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Bracelets | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Bracelets | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Banneret’s Sabatons | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Bowman’s Boots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Thighboots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Thighboots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Sabatons | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Boots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Boots | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Ser Yuhelmeric
If you’re having trouble with too many soldiers being resurrected, focus on killing the soldiers before burning down the boss.
Mechanics:
- Skullsplinter: A non-telegraphed tankbuster on the primary target. Mitigate and heal through the attack.
- Tumulus: A point-blank AoE attack around the boss.
- Brain Drain: A room-wide AoE attack that resurrects frozen soldiers on the floor. The fight can get pretty hectic with AoEs, so kill the soldiers as soon as possible.
- Frozen Chirurgeon: A magic-based soldier that uses the following skills:
- Lifeless Wind: Buffs the boss with “Haste+,” making his weapon skills go off faster for 90 seconds.
- Blizzard: A single-target attack.
- Dark Blizzard III: A targeted circle AoE that applies a 5-second “Bind” debuff.
- Black Eruption: Another targeted circle AoE that applies a 15-second “Heavy” debuff.
- Frozen Knight: A melee-based soldier that uses the following skills:
- Rictus: Buffs the boss and themselves with “Damage Up” for 90 seconds.
- Overturn: A large frontal cone AoE.
- Widowmaker: A smaller frontal cone AoE.
- Iron Tempest: A large pointblank AoE.
- Dead Alive: Buffs the knight with “Critical Skill,” allowing the next attack to deal critical damage.
- Hell Slash: A non-telegraphed knockback attack without a cast bar. Heal through the damage and run back toward the boss.
- Death Spiral: A large donut AoE that usually occurs after “Hell Slash.” Move inside the boss’ hitbox.
Rewards
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Banneret’s Gauntlets | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Bowman’s Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Gloves | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Gauntlets | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Armguards | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Banneret’s Helm | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Bowman’s Cap | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Klobuk | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Hat | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Helm | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Cap | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Cap | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Choker | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Choker | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Choker | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Choker | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Choker | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Opinicus
At the start of the fight, you’ll notice four piles of rocks around the arena. Stay away from the rocks until “Whirling Gaol” is cast so you don’t accidentally damage them.
Mechanics:
- Alpine Draft: A large line attack.
- Golden Talons: A tankbuster attack on the primary target that can destroy rock piles. Face the boss away from the party and the piles of rocks. Shield and heal through the damage.
- Freefall: The boss will jump toward a random target for a non-telegraphed AoE. This attack can also damage the rocks. Keep a good distance from your party members and the rock piles.
- Whirling Gaol: A room-wide AoE that pulls players toward the center. Players caught in this gaol will be fettered and get a stacking “Wind Resistance Down” debuff for 60 seconds. Once the gaol dissipates, affected players will be knocked up in the air with “Whirligig.” Hide behind a pile of rock until the gaol dissipates.
- Winds of Winter: A room-wide AoE attack that applies a stacking “Wind Resistance Down” debuff for 60 seconds and destroys all the rock piles. Mitigate and heal through the damage. New piles will drop from the sky, so keep an eye out for those.
Rewards
- Griffin Triple Triad Card (not guaranteed)
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Ishgardian Banneret’s Armor | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Bowman’s Cyclas | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Alb | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Robe | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Armor | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Cyclas | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Cyclas | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Codex | Book | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Grimoire | Book | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Bow | Bow | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Crook | Cane | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Main Gauches | Daggers | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Musketoon | Firearms | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Patas | Fist Weapon | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Axe | Greataxe | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Greatsword | Greatsword | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Katana | Katana | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Banneret’s Trousers | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Bowman’s Hose | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Chaplain’s Breeches | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Historian’s Breeches | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Knight’s Trousers | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Monastic’s Hose | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Ishgardian Outrider’s Hose | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Paladin’s Martial Arms (IL 120) | Other | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Halberd | Polearm | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Foil | Rapier | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Rod | Staff | Dungeon (Green) |
| Martial Planisphere | Star Globe | Dungeon (Green) |
| Descent 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, dye, or prism rewards. Here are their locations:
- (X:13.8, Y:11.1)
- (X:15.8, Y:10.3)
- (X:12.7, Y:5.8)
- (X:10.3, Y:5.6)
Lore Readings
The Dusk Vigil is one of the few dungeons where you can read lore info from Torn Journal Pages throughout the dungeon. Here’s a list of all the journal pages if you’re interested:
- (X:12.5, Y:10.1)
- (X:13.1, Y:10.6)
- (X:14.2, Y:10.2)
- (X:14.6, Y:10.8)
- (X:15.4, Y:10.0)
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