To unlock the Level 50 dungeon The Keeper of the Lake, you need to accept the Level 50 MSQ “The Rising Chorus” from Tataru in The Rising Stones (X: 6.0, Y: 6.0). However, you’ll first need to complete all of the previous MSQs in A Realm Reborn until you reach “The Rising Chorus”.
We’ll cover the exact unlock process & full boss guides below.
Step-by-Step Unlock Guide
- Accept the Level 50 Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) “The Rising Chorus” from Tataru in The Rising Stones (X: 6.0, Y: 6.0).
- Speak with Minfilia in The Solar (X:6.1, Y:5.3).
- Talk to the Doman Watch in Mor Dhona (X:28.2, Y:14.0).
Detailed Unlocking Guide
The Level 50 Main Scenario Quest (MSQ) “The Rising Chorus” is deep into the Main Scenario Questline of the ARR expansion (patch 2.5 to be exact).
You’ll need to complete every MSQ from patch 2.0 until you reach this quest before you can unlock the dungeon.
Once you’re all set with the initial MSQs, head to The Rising Stones (X: 6.0, Y: 6.0) and talk to Tataru to start the quest.
Upon accepting the quest, Tataru will talk to you briefly about an Ishgardian envoy waiting for you in the Solar with Minfilia and the others.
Head to The Solar (X:6.1, Y:5.3) and speak with Minfilia to continue.
In the succeeding cutscene, you’ll know that the Ishgardian envoy is none other than Aymeric’s second-in-command, Lucia.
She’ll inform everyone about a stunning discovery made by Ishgardian astrologians in the Observatorium.
Midgardsormr, the father of The First Brood and guardian deity of Silvertear Falls, will be resurrected soon.
After some discussions on how to proceed with the situation, Minfilia would have you enter the dragon’s final resting place to investigate further. Talk to the Doman Watch in Mor Dhona (X:28.2, Y:14.0) to continue.
You’ll learn from the Doman Watch that Garlean forces from the nearby Castrum Centri have been salvaging components in Silvertear Falls as of late.
Unfortunately, he won’t be able to confirm whether or not Midgardsormr has been resurrected.
Once the Doman Watch finishes briefing you on the situation, The Keeper of the Lake will be unlocked.
This dungeon requires at least a Level 50 Disciple of War or Magic job and an average item level of 90 to enter. The Keeper of the Lake is part of the list of dungeons you may encounter during Duty Roulettes.
While this dungeon is easy to solo with a high-level job while unsynced, you’ll need to do it as intended during roulettes.
Boss #1: Einhander
Mechanics:
- Aero Blast: A room-wide AoE attack. Mitigate and heal through the damage.
- Resounding Screech: Another room-wide attack that drops six fuel canisters. Whenever these canisters are hit by the boss’ attacks, they’ll glow and eventually explode in huge circle AoEs that apply stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuffs. Note that canister explosions can also trigger other canisters. Always run away from the glowing ones.
- Mark XLI Quick-firing Cannon: A line attack that lights up two fuel canisters.
- Heavy Swing: A tankbuster attack on the primary target.
- Mark XLIII Mini Cannon: The boss will drop a proximity-based marker in the middle of the arena. Move away from the center before it explodes.
Rewards
- 20 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Bogatyr’s Armillae of Aiming | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Armillae of Casting | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Armillae of Healing | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Armillae of Slaying | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Armillae | Bracelets | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Thighboots of Casting | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Thighboots of Healing | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Leggings of Maiming | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Leggings of Scouting | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Leggings of Striking | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Sabatons | Feet | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Ring of Aiming | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Ring of Casting | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Ring of Healing | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Ring of Slaying | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Ring | Ring | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #2: Magitek Gunship
Mechanics:
- Carpet Bomb: Targeted circle AoEs on random players.
- Flame Thrower: A continuous frontal cone AoE.
- Cerulean Fire: The boss will cut across the arena, dropping fire AoE circles that apply burns debuff to anyone caught in it. Move away from the boss’ path.
- Blitz: The boss will face a random player and charge toward them, knocking the player back. Spread out to avoid overlapping damage.
- Garlean Fire: The boss will chase a random player, dropping fire AoE circles similar to “Cerulean Fire.” Bait the boss toward the edge of the arena.
- 6th Cohort mobs: Four Garlean mobs will spawn after some time. These mobs have no notable attacks. Kill them immediately.
- 6th Cohort vanguard: A Garlean vanguard machine that spawns when the boss’ HP drops to around 25%. Focus on killing this mob to prevent extra AoEs.
- Drill Cannons (6th Cohort vanguard): A wide line attack.
- Overcharge (6th Cohort vanguard): A large frontal cone AoE.
Rewards
- 30 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Bogatyr’s Earrings of Aiming | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Earrings of Casting | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Earrings of Healing | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Earrings of Slaying | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Earrings | Earrings | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Gloves of Aiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Gloves of Casting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Gloves of Healing | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Armguards of Maiming | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Armguards of Scouting | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Armguards of Striking | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Gauntlets | Hands | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Blinder of Casting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Cap of Aiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Circlet of Healing | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Eyepatch of Striking | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Headgear of Maiming | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Mask of Scouting | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Sallet | Head | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Necklace of Aiming | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Necklace of Casting | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Necklace of Healing | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Necklace of Slaying | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Necklace | Necklace | Dungeon (Green) |
Boss #3: Midgardsormr
Every telegraphed AoE in this fight will apply stacking “Vulnerability Up” debuffs. Whenever the boss uses a “Phantom” attack, expect his Phantom Dragons to attack immediately after.
Mechanics:
- Admonishment: A line attack that cuts across the middle of the arena.
- Inner Turmoil: A blue frontal cleave under the boss.
- Phantom Kin: The boss will summon two untargetable dragons that also use “Admonishment.”
- Disgust: A room-wide AoE attack. Mitigate and heal through the damage.
- Antipathy: The boss will use three sets of AoEs that go off one after another, starting with a circle AoE in the center. Dodge the center AoE, then move into it.
- Phantom Outer Turmoil: A blue cleave on the southern portion of the arena that causes “Phantom Kin” to use “Admonishment.”
- Phantom Admonishment: Another line attack that cuts across the middle and causes “Phantom Kin” to use “Admonishment.”
- Mirage Dragons: The boss will spawn two dragons that need to be killed. During this time, his Aether gauge will continuously tick up. Kill the “Mirage Dragons” before the gauge reaches 100, or you will die.
- Animadversion: A room-wide AoE that will instantly wipe the party if the “Mirage Dragons” are still alive when it goes off. Kill both dragons to mitigate incoming damage.
- Condescension: A tankbuster attack on the primary target. Use mitigation skills and heal through the damage.
- Akh Morn: A stack-up marker on a random player that hits four times. Stand near the affected player to mitigate the attack.
Rewards
- 50 Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
| Name | Type | Rarity |
|---|---|---|
| Bogatyr’s Longcoat of Aiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Longcoat of Casting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Longcoat of Healing | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Jacket of Maiming | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Jacket of Scouting | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Jacket of Striking | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Hauberk | Body | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Slops of Aiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Slops of Casting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Bogatyr’s Slops of Healing | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Trousers of Maiming | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Trousers of Scouting | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Picaroon’s Trousers of Striking | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Varlet’s Breeches | Legs | Dungeon (Green) |
| Silver Tears 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:
- (X:14.8, Y:10.9)
- (X:9.5, Y:7.3)
- (X:9.8, Y:6.5)
- (X:12.1, Y:10.8)
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