Overview
You reach Valakas through the Forge of the Gods. Climb several floors, clearing mobs as you go, then register with an NPC. You need a full raid — 72 players. Valakas is the strongest of the three great dragons and one of the most demanding Raid Bosses in the game.
Path to Valakas
The Forge of the Gods is a volcanic zone southwest of Goddard. The route to the lair runs through three levels: lower (mobs 80–82), middle (82–84) and upper (84–85). The mobs on every level are aggressive and strong, so push through in an organized formation. On the top level, find the NPC Klein and register your raid. Registration requires a Floating Stone — an item that drops from the mobs in the Forge of the Gods. Once you register, a portal opens into Valakas's lair.
Raid Preparation
The minimum level is 80, but enter at 82+. Assemble 72 players (nine full parties). The required composition:
| Role | Count | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tanks | Several | Rotate aggro so no single tank gets focused down. |
| Bishops | 3–4 | Mass healing to keep the raid alive through AoE. |
| Prophet + SWS + BD | One per combat party | Buffs and song/dance support for every group. |
| DD (nukers / archers) | The rest | Core damage; ranged is preferred to dodge melee mechanics. |
Every player should bring jewelry with Fire Resist, a Blessed Scroll of Resurrection and a full stock of consumables. Without fire protection, Valakas's damage will be catastrophic.
Fight Mechanics
Valakas has an enormous HP pool and powerful fire-element AoE attacks. Learn the key mechanics before you pull:
| Mechanic | Effect | How to handle it |
|---|---|---|
| Breath of Fire | Frontal cone attack with massive damage. | Stay behind or to the side of the boss. |
| Tail Strike | Tail attack against players behind him. | Tanks control the boss's facing and position. |
| Fear | Mass fear that scatters the raid. | Apply Resist Fear before the fight begins. |
The fight lasts 30–60 minutes. Rotate tank aggro every 2–3 minutes, and if the main tank dies, the backup picks up aggro immediately. The reward is some of the best loot in the game, including the Valakas Necklace — the best necklace in its tier.