Shiva EX tips?

[Anova]

Shiva will slowly rise and spin in the air when she switches her weapon. At that point, you will see either her wielding a staff or sword. If you're the OT, just keep an eye for that. There are no real aoes to avoid at that stage I recall.

[BlaiseArath]

How about during phase 1 though? How can I tell she has swapped her weapon?

Shiva will slowly rise and spin in the air when she switches her weapon. At that point, you will see either her wielding a staff or sword. If you're the OT, just keep an eye for that.

close. Shiva in stage 1 will do 1 of two Animations when swapping weapons.

1) She will rise up and Spin, this means she's going into Staff phase.
2) She will simply rise up and summon her Sword/Shield.

So, Spinning = Staff ..... No Spinning = Sword

In the second Phase I believe its an order? Generally its Sword/Staff, Sword/Staff, Bow.... Sword/Staff, Sword/Staff, bow. Thats how mine usually go. Regardless, if you're really having trouble, can ask the other tank or someone to call out weapons in party. Generally when I go, regardless, someone will call out Sword or Staff during those phases, and then "Get behind her, bow" or something to that effect for bow.

This is one of the easiest EX/Endgame fights right now once you get the rhythm...