Final Fantasy XI #076, Bastok Mission 5-2; Castle Zvahl: Shadow Lord
11This is video #076 in my gameplay series of Final Fantasy XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition.
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Previously, Heorot did some more "Rhapsodies of Vana'diel" missions and earned the "Rhapsody in Umber" key item. He also accepted Bastok Mission 5-2: "Xarcabard, Land of Truths". In western Xarcabard, he found the entrance to Castle Zvahl Baileys. Now, he will explore Zvahl and take on the Shadow Lord.
Heorot resumes at his Mog House in Bastok. He withdraws some Ether +2s from storage. Then, he heads out to Bastok Mines.
Bastok Mines (time 1:17):
Heorot uses the Survival Guide at I-9 to teleport to Castle Zvahl Baileys in the Valdeaunia region.
Castle Zvahl Baileys (time 2:03):
Castle Zvahl Baileys is a bit labyrinthine, so be sure to get the Map of Castle Zvahl before coming. Heorot is at Level 65, and he did not draw the attention of too many enemies during his stay. There are beastmen of various types here.
While in the area, Heorot takes out a Dark Elemental and acquires a Dark Cluster.
In the west of the first map, Heorot can go southwest or northwest to find stairways leading into a trench. He eventually decides on the northwest stairway at F-7.
Then, at F-8, he goes west to I-8 on the second map. To the north, he climbs a stairway out of a trench. Then, at I-6, he drops down a hole to the third map. He should have Sneak and Invisible on before he drops to the bottom level.
From the very bottom level, Heorot can follow a pathway starting at H-6/I-6. In the northwest of H-6, he takes a stairway leading back up to the second map.
Back on the second map, he finds a stairway at H-7/H-8 to the upper level of the area. Then, at F-8, he finds the exit to Castle Zvahl Keep.
Castle Zvahl Keep (time 25:55):
Heorot starts at I-8 on the first map of Castle Zvahl Keep. Naturally, there are loads of beastmen in the area. To the north as well as to the south, there are rooms and hallways linked by gates that must be examined. To get through easily, come at a high enough level to avoid aggro. The northern halls are home to Goblins.
At H-6 in the north, Heorot finds a stairway leading upstairs to the second map. The northern halls here are home to Quadav.
Following the western stairway at F-8, Heorot reaches H-8 on the third map. A little farther west, he finds an easy teleporter maze. The teleporter at H-8 in the center of the main room leads to the northeast room at I-7. The next teleporter at H-8 in the northeast of the main room leads to the southeast room at I-9. The teleporter at H-9 in the southeast of the main room leads to the southwest room at G-9.
The final teleporter at G-9 in the southwest of the main room leads to I-7 on the fourth map. We're getting close!
At G-7, Heorot finds Home Point #1. So convenient! He sets it as his current home point. After resting, he goes through the nearby Ore Door. Beyond, he exits to the Throne Room.
Throne Room (time 40:12):
The Throne Room map is the gateway to the battle arena. To the west, Heorot examines the Throne Room door. A scene takes place with Zeid. Just in time for the Shadow Lord's revival!
After the scene, we regain control in the Throne Room map. But it is not time to call forth Trust NPCs yet.
Heorot examines the Throne Room door again. He chooses the battlefield for the Shadow Lord Battle. There is plenty of time to call forth Trust NPCs before engaging the enemy.
Note that when the Shadow Lord's sword is glowing, he is immune to normal physical attacks for a time. Magic and certain weapon skills are the way to go. On the other hand, when his left hand is glowing, he is immune to magical attacks. Physical attacks and weapon skills are the way to go.
Unfortunately, my presentation of the battle is marred by a temporary connection problem. I thought I would have to try again, but the connection recovered in time.
After the Shadow Lord is defeated, a second phase of the battle begins without the opportunity to rest. The Shadow Lord will spam Implosion, an AOE with a huge radius. Fortunately, Heorot and his Trust NPCs have enough left to take him out.
After the battle, another scene takes place with Zeid and the Shadow Lord. Lion also shows up.
Castle Zvahl Baileys (time 1:00:26):
After the scenes, we regain control at the start of the Castle Zvahl Baileys. Heorot has obtained a "Shadow Fragment", a temporary key item.
Heorot uses the Survival Guide at J-8 to teleport to Bastok Mines.
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