Mirash Refuge - Guide by Keymaker

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I'm writing this walkthrough, as I find it difficult to just watch a video without a detailed written guide accompanying it.

This is a straightforward guide to the Mirash Refuge.

Entry Point.

Accessing Mirash means going through the door inside the Divine Fortress. (Accessible when your faction has control of the fortress).

~~Otherwise, if the opposing faction holds the fortress, you must fly underneath to reach the door.~~

~~No access is granted when the fortress is under Balaur control.~~

The entry to Mirash is located in Lakrum.

Before You Begin.

Make sure to have two different kinds of healing supplies with non-overlapping cooldowns, such as Serums and additionally Saam's King Herbs/Nutritious Meals

Bind potions to specific keys (if your gaming mouse has extra buttons, map them to correspond with the potion slots).

Set a keybind for the Grappling Claw as you will need it throughout the dungeon to get away from danger.

The First Chamber

You'll start in a room with a pit on the left side. In the middle lies a named NPC that will drop a 'Grappling Hook'

Collect the hook, target the ladder, and use the grappling hook to teleport upwards. Move to the room's right side to another ladder, use the grappling hook here as well to proceed into the hallway.

*Note: Standing too far from the ladder will result in rebound.

Hallway

Eliminate the two Balaur NPCs in your path. One patrols while the other stays put. There is a short staircase (with Balaur positioned there) and an additional patrolling Balaur. Wait for the patrol to reach the stairwell, then employ the grappling hook on the adjacent staircase ladder.

Code Room Entry

Exiting the hallway reveals another static Balaur. Defeat it and enter the large chamber. Balaur guard both sides, proceed through the center to the platform before you, and use the ladder. Climb with the hook, and defeat the NPC.

A patrol is present in this area. As it moves past the platform, jump toward the NPC holding the 'Key' to the control room (this NPC is named). You can provoke him without alerting the accompanying Balaur. Loot the key and defeat the Balaur outside the code room. (By this time, the patrol should be heading back)

Code Room

This segment of the instance is timed.

Within the room are 3 NPCS you need to defeat, represented as Large Balaur. Each has a distinctive token bearing an image. Acquire all three tokens to determine the code. Green circles typically indicate their positions.

The room contains 6 floating tablets (although the illustration indicates 5)

Three Patrolling Elites also inhabit the room. They inflict substantial damage, but if engaged, four platforms with ladders are available for quick teleportation with the grappling hook.

Two patrol the outer circle while the third patrols an inner loop. Await the patrol's passage before drawing the Balaur with the token into a corner for a focused DPS attack.

After acquiring all tokens, open your inventory to examine the images. Each token has unique imagery correlating with the room's floating tablets. The images are inside the tablets, facing the room's center. Match the tokens with the internal images of the tablets. Click the correct Tablet (ensure no nearby patrol upon activation, as it requires time)

Completing this within the time constraint rewards you with a large chest as you leave the code room.

Second Hallway

This passage contains a Balaur with a key. Eliminate it for the key and avoid patrols by grappling to platforms to await their departure.

Kalida Chamber

This room is also time-constrained.

In the diagram above, you'll see 5 Kalidas. Four are 'Focused Kalida', one is 'Compressed Kalida'. The aim is to locate and defeat the Compressed Kalida. In the first encounter, reduce its health to 75%, causing it to relocate. Engage it again, lowering health to 50%, and then a third time to finish it. Failure within the time frame requires defeating a Balaur by the exit.

Success within the time limit awards an outside chest.

Additionally, a patrolling NPC carrying a chest circles the room's four pillars. Killing it during the timer grants another chest. (You don't need to loot it within the time limit, only kill the Balaur). If the Balaur isn't killed in time, it vanishes post time limit or upon defeating the Compressed Kalida.

Balaur Patrols: The first two Balaur maneuver back and forth and can be easily avoided.

The Balaur on the room's sides patrol left and right, then shift up and down towards the stairs.

A central Balaur navigates the square's center up and down.

The final patrol traverses before the two stairway exits and ascends the stairs (not approaching the central Kalida).

Patience and observation of aggro range allow easy room navigation within time constraints.

Third Hallway

Similar to the second hallway without a key. An invisible elite patrols a circle at the corridor's end. When aggroed, backtrack and jump onto the platform with the ladder; it won't become invisible again and can be evaded. At the end is the path to the Kirshka boss. Ice falls from the ceiling as three Balaur charge. Vanquish them.

FINAL BOSS AREA

This method is optimal for most classes.

Set Graphics Skill Effects to HIGH and ALL

1) Initial Position: Leap down and begin at position 1 as highlighted in the image below

This is essential. Set your camera to view both platforms behind the Boss

Concentrate on DPS while ensuring your health stays maxed.

2) Beam Skill

The boss starts with a few skills, eventually using a Beam skill (similar to Idium Ray on Techs).

When she initiates casting, sidestep or move behind her to position 2 and sustain DPS (apply healing if required).

Initially, the Beam skill may repeat before transitioning to a floor skill.

2) AOE Floor Skill with Safe Zone

During this skill, most of the room incurs AOE damage. The floor's safe zone (always behind her) is why maintaining position 1 or 2 is vital. You'll know the safe zone lies directly opposite you (exchange forward-jumping skills if applicable)

3) Full AOE Skill

Remaining in position 1 allows visibility of platforms A and B. During the boss's skill, platforms A, B, C, and D gain a safe zone. Watching these platforms reveals where ice ceases falling 2-3 seconds before casting.

As casting begins, run to any safe platform, press Tab to target the ladder (mark ladders as 1,2,3,4 for efficiency) faster than using a mouse

Upon reaching the platform, step slightly back. Quickly rotate your camera to view the AOE's effect.

Post casting, descend, return to position 1 or 2, and continue DPS while using dual healing items to maintain health.

In the absence of a safe platform in front during the boss's cast, glance behind to the left or right for alternatives.

Ensure proximity to the ladder to use the grappling hook without rebound risks or death due to the skill's edge proximity.

4) Follow these steps, maintain health, and defeat the boss.

A Chest with Valuable items (or less valuable ones ) awaits.

This video showcases proper execution.

Mirash Refuge - Gunner's POV

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Svenga · Answer

nice guide Keymaker , helpful...

Keymaker · Answer

Awww Senpai, you brought over the guide, cheers!

The last room has slightly changed since the guide was wrote.

All the platforms now become safe spots at the same time.

The boss pattern is now Beam Skill, AOE Floor skill with Safezone, Beam Skill, Full AOE.

This is probably now only relevant to newplayers who have never done it before or undergeared alts. Most players should be able to kill Kirskha before she even gets to the full AOE skill

wahuha · Answer

outdated, tho (as many other posts from the old forum)

Nerfed Mirash version is in Lakrum, Kalida's room has not any more the NPC carrying the extra-chest, the four final boss room safe platform aren't activating randomly but all together and there'll be no need to carry any potion with you... a peace of cake

failboat · Answer

Quote from Keymaker Most players can usually defeat Kirskha before she even manages to execute her complete AOE ability Much has indeed evolved. Still, it's more about the class rather than the player himself. I have characters with just simple quest gear and the boss behaves differently for each. An assassin might endure two full AOEs while a sorcerer/spiritmaster/cleric can take her down without triggering the first one, all while using the same gear. On that note, I've been part of the exclus...

Senpai · Answer

Quote from Keymaker

Awww Senpai, you brought over the guide, cheers!

The final chamber's setup has slightly shifted since the guide was composed.

All the platforms now serve as secure areas simultaneously.

The boss now attacks like this: Beam Skill, AOE Floor attack with Safezone, Beam Skill, and finally Full AOE.

This info is probably now only pertinent for newcomers who've never done it or undergeared alts. Most players should defeat Kirshka before she even reaches her full AOE attack.

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Looking to give it a "refresh"? Feel free to pass it on if you're not up for it.

Keymaker · Answer

Quote from Senpai Quote from Keymaker Awww Senpai, you brought over the guide, cheers! The final chamber's setup has slightly shifted since the guide was composed. All the platforms now serve as secure areas simultaneously. The boss now attacks like this: Beam Skill, AOE Floor attack with Safezone, Beam Skill, and finally Full AOE. This info is probably now only pertinent for newcomers who've never done it or undergeared alts. Most players should defeat Kirshka before she even reaches her full A...