The Pool of Tribute (Extreme)

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See also: The Pool of Tribute

Lore

"In the shadow of Kugane's renowned Mujikoza theater, you recount your clash with Susano to the wandering minstrel. Inspired by your tale, he proceeds to commit it to song, his gift for words imbuing events with an intensity you do not quite recall. Such is common practice when adapting for the stage, the minstrel explains, as your mind wanders back to the scene of battle, the verses echoing in your mind..." — Game Description

Unlock

NPC Location: Wandering Minstrel - Kugane (x11.6,y12.6)
Prerequisites: Main Scenario Quest Stormblood

Strategy

This fight is similar to the MSQ version in many ways, with a few new twists. As such, many attacks you've seen in the MSQ version will be present here as well. Susano will announce pretty much any of his bigger moves, so pay attention to what he says. The first time he uses a mechanic, he will drop a line in chat to give you an idea of what telegraphed line triggers which move, but after that, you're on your own.

Phase 1

Rasen Kaikyo - Places a circular AoE under four random party members.

Churning - This move is indicated by waterbubbles floating around the arena. Susano will place a debuff called Churning on four random party members that lasts ten seconds. If ANY action, including movement, is executed while the debuff runs out, you will receive massive damage and a stack of Vulnerability Up. Don't do ANYTHING when the square over your head starts appearing in the last three seconds of its duration and you should be good.

Yata No Kagami - "The seas part for we alone!" - A player will be marked (Red). After a short time, they will be damaged and knocked back. The path of their knockback will determine the safe area of the platform-wide AoE that follows. This AoE applies Lightning Resistance Down.

Brightstorm - Often following Yata No Kagami, a stack marker will appear on the previously marked party member. Stack to share damage.

Dark Cloud - Susano will periodically spawn Dark Clouds. These clouds will cast a wide line Lightning-AoE that inflict Paralysis.

At around 76%, Susano will start Phase 2

Phase 2

"How our hearts sing in the chaos!"

Just like in Normal, Susano will attack two times with Ame-No-Murakumo. One tank has to block this by activating the Blade's Shadow and while the other tank runs around the platfrom to soak the four orbs that will spawn. The first orb always spawns NE in the bossroom and with subsequent orbs spawn clockwise from there. These orbs explode upon touching a player and will deal considerate splash damage, so consider popping a CD and sprint to catch them all in time.

It is important that the tanks alternate the blocks, as a successful block of the sword will give the blocking tank Slashing Resistance Down II. As such, tanks need to switch their blocking and orb soaking roles after the first block.

This ends in heavy, unavoidable damage (a wipe if Ame-no-Murakumo is not destroyed in time), marked by a large, red line AoE across the platform.

Phase 3

This is the main part of the fight and lasts until 0%. The arena is split in a left and right half, indicated by a black and red line where the sword came crashing down. Standing in this line will inflict a debuff called Sinking, which will kill you if you stay too long in there. Only cross it when the mechanics of Levinbolt call for it. Try to tank Susano relatively close to it so you can switch sides quickly when necessary. The fight can get pretty hectic later on as he can combine some of his moves (for example Churning and Brightstorm), but as long as you pay attention and don't panic, you can easily avoid any wipe-inducing situations.

All abilities from Phase 1 are present during this phase.

Stormsplitter - Tank Buster that causes Slashing Resistance Down II. OT should provoke during this cast to prevent the MT from dying afterwards. Basically the tank-switch mechanic of this fight. Mitigate as necessary.

Levinbolt - A random player will be marked with a purple marker above their head. After a short time, the marked player will be hit by Levinbolt, which deals around 18K damage to the person and everyone on the same side of the arena. This move comes in two varieties. If Susano says "Hark you to the tumultuous heavens!", the marked player has to run across the cleft in the middle of the arena and drop Levinbolt on the other side of the arena. If done correctly, only the marked player will get hit. If Susano says "Now cometh our part! Make way!", the marked player will get stunned and everyone else has to move to the other side of the arena. This move will be used 4-5 times in succession and can be placed on ANYONE, so pay attention and react accordingly. The markers are distuingishable by eye as well, as the stun variety has a long, purple line going into sky.

Ama-no-iwato - "Earth and stone at our beck and call!" - Susano will trap a player in a chained stone. Three "dummy stones" will also spawn. The stone containing the player will be marked and then the stones will be shuffled. Only the stone containing the player needs to be destroyed. If the stone finishes casting 'The Sealed Gate', the player is killed instantly.

Ukehi - Moderate party-wide damage that can hit 2 or 3 times.

Loot

Weapons

Item	Level	Item Level	Requirement	Damage (Type)	Delay	Auto Attack	Materia Slots	Stats and Attributes
Susano's Cane	70	320	CNJ WHM	131 (Magical)	3.44	111.22	2	Vitality +252, Mind +268, Critical Hit +184, Piety +263
Susano's Codex	70	320	SCH	131 (Magical)	3.12	100.88	2	Vitality +252, Mind +268, Critical Hit +184, Piety +263
Susano's Ephemeris	70	320	AST	131 (Magical)	3.20	103.46	2	Vitality +252, Mind +268, Critical Hit +263, Piety +184
Susano's Greatbow	70	320	ARC BRD	97 (Physical)	3.04	98.29	2	Dexterity +268, Vitality +280, Critical Hit +263, Skill Speed +184
Susano's Greatsword	70	320	DRK	97 (Physical)	2.96	95.70	2	Strength +268, Vitality +280, Determination +263, Tenacity +184
Susano's Grimoire	70	320	ACN SMN	131 (Magical)	3.12	100.88	2	Vitality +252, Intelligence +268, Critical Hit +263, Spell Speed +184
Susano's Knuckles	70	320	PGL MNK	97 (Physical)	2.56	82.77	2	Strength +268, Vitality +280, Skill Speed +184, Direct Hit Rate +263
Susano's Kunai	70	320	ROG NIN	97 (Physical)	2.56	82.77	2	Dexterity +268, Vitality +280, Critical Hit +184, Determination +263
Susano's Longsword	70	320	GLA PLD	97 (Physical)	2.24	72.42	2	Strength +191, Vitality +200, Critical Hit +188, Tenacity +131
Susano's Pike	70	320	LNC DRG	97 (Physical)	2.80	90.53	2	Strength +268, Vitality +280, Determination +184, Direct Hit Rate +263
Susano's Rapier	70	320	RDM	131 (Magical)	3.44	111.22	2	Vitality +252, Intelligence +268, Determination +184, Spell Speed +263
Susano's Revolver	70	320	MCH	97 (Physical)	2.64	85.36	2	Dexterity +268, Vitality +280, Determination +184, Direct Hit Rate +263
Susano's Rod	70	320	THM BLM	131 (Magical)	3.28	106.05	2	Vitality +252, Intelligence +268, Critical Hit +184, Direct Hit Rate +263
Susano's Tachi	70	320	SAM	97 (Physical)	2.64	85.36	2	Strength +268, Vitality +280, Determination +263, Direct Hit Rate +184
Susano's War Axe	70	320	MRD WAR	97 (Physical)	3.36	108.64	2	Strength +268, Vitality +280, Critical Hit +263, Determination +184