Introduction

Taedal's Tower Floor 18 presents a challenging but rewarding encounter against the Exploding Flame Desert Wizard. To access this floor, players need to be at least level 43 and have successfully completed Floor 17. This battle is marked by a unique mechanic involving a fire tornado that plays a crucial role in overcoming the Wizard's formidable fire magic abilities. This guide will walk you through the key strategies and mechanics to master this floor and progress further in Taedal's Tower.

Abilities & Mechanics

The primary challenge on Floor 18 is navigating the fire tornado effectively. This tornado is not just a damaging hazard but a pivotal tool for survival. Here's how to utilize it to your advantage:

Fire Tornado Movement: The fire tornado will continuously sweep across the arena. It starts from one side, crosses the middle, and then moves to the opposite side. As it reaches the edge of the arena, it will then move toward your location before crossing to the other side. Your goal is to position yourself strategically to use the tornado for launching into the air when necessary.

Desert Wizard's Teleportation: During the fight, the Desert Wizard will occasionally teleport to the center of the arena. When this happens, you need to move to a position where you are between the Wizard and the tornado. This positioning is crucial because shortly after teleporting, the Wizard will cast sand whirlpools at your location.

Sand Whirlpools Interaction: The sand whirlpools play a critical role in manipulating the tornado. Ensure that the fire tornado intersects with these whirlpools. When the tornado passes through a whirlpool, it will expand significantly. Running into this enlarged tornado will propel you high into the air, allowing you to avoid the fire AoE that the Wizard will cast shortly thereafter.

Fire AoE Danger: After casting the sand whirlpools, the Wizard will cover most of the arena with a fire AoE. If you fail to get launched into the air by the tornado, you will be caught in this AoE and likely perish before reaching a safe zone. Mastering the tornado launch is essential to surviving this phase.

Abilities to Watch For

In addition to the main mechanic, the Desert Wizard has several other abilities to be mindful of:

Fire Tornado: Summons a fire tornado that sweeps across the arena. Taking direct hits from the tornado will cause damage, so avoid contact.

Fireball: The Wizard hurls a fireball at you. This attack can be blocked by paying attention to the purple block circle indicator. Blocking it will negate the damage.

Flamethrower: The Wizard moves backward and releases several rows of fire in a cone shape in front of her, followed by another wave. To avoid this, stay close to the Wizard and move in circles until the fire waves dissipate. If you are far from the Wizard, dodging becomes more challenging due to the increased area of effect.

Firestorm: The primary mechanic of the encounter. The Wizard teleports to the center of the arena and casts two sand whirlpools. Position yourself between the Wizard and the tornado to ensure the tornado passes through the whirlpools. This will create a large tornado that you need to run into, getting launched into the air to avoid the subsequent fire AoE.

Rewards

Successfully completing Floor 18 will earn you the following rewards:

Rare Armor Growthstone: 8

Rare Weapon Growthstone: 4

Rare Accessory Growthstone: 6

Quality Recovery Crystal: 10

Coins: 24,364

Experience: 35,755

Conclusion

Mastering Taedal's Tower Floor 18 requires understanding and utilizing the fire tornado mechanic effectively. By positioning yourself correctly and timing your movements, you can navigate the challenges posed by the Desert Wizard's abilities and advance to the next floor. Practice these strategies, and you'll be well on your way to overcoming this formidable floor and reaping the rewards of your victory. For more insights on Taedal's Tower, check out our comprehensive guide on the earlier floors.

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