Failing at the Howling Eye Trial as BLM

[Hopegoran]

After waiting 75 minutes for the duty to begin, we downed her on our 4th attempt. All the advice was very helpful. I think a lot of it is luck; luck in getting people familiar with the mechanics.

One thing I think we were doing wrong initially is that during her Aerial Blast, we all were trying to hide behind the pillars. That seemed like instant death. But tonight, it seems like we were all grouped in the middle where she was. Is that what needs to be done to survive Aerial Blast?

Thank you!

[MaethusXion]

Actually, Aerial Blast doesn't matter if you're behind pillars or right on top of her, it hits for the same damage. Or so I've heard. What matters more is the number of rocks in the pillars that are left. I think I heard 6+ reduces the damage the most, and there's like 4-6 rocks in each pillar, which gives you 24-36 rocks total. You can also buff, Stoneskin/Protect/Adliq(SCH 30s buff), maybe even BLM's Manawall/ward, to reduce the damage further.

[Sagittarian]

Her big move hits for the same amount no matter where you are. Her smaller moves after the other teleports are directional and that's when you need to hide behind pillars.

[Estellios]

Grouping in the middle for Aerial blast just makes it easier for the healer to recover from it and afterward she will surround the arena with wind so you will have to run to the center anyways.

[Hopegoran]

You all have been very helpful. I really appreciate your time and expertise. Thank you.