After trying everyday to get a group or get in a PF group for Ravana Ex, one particular group last night let me in, although they wanted "NO BONUS". Ended up getting three Totems with them.

Today, however, I joined a group, and never saw Sword phase. I wasn't upset. I'm just glad there are people out there who still give players new to content a chance. Don't know if I should continue to get into every group, though, as I have no use for the weapon (since I bought the Eso weapon). I'll run it from time to time for more practice maybe.