1.)Never take two steps when one will do.
2.) always dps while moving (proc > swift cast > scathe).
3.) you can't aetherial manipulate out of briars so be sure to just be on the edge of them


Keeping your moving down to a minimum is really key in this fight and I really can't suggest tips without knowing what strat you are using. Just follow the ABC's of Black Mage: always be casting