The Afflicted Bakarma fight in Aion 2 (Draupnir, Conquest Difficulty) involves three phases centered on dodging shockwaves, passing a central stagger check, and surviving rapid teleport-jumps. Players must jump over waves, rush to the center to prevent a party wipe, and navigate added water spouts in the final phase.
Key Mechanics & Phases
- Phase 1 (Stagger Check): Bakarma forces players to the edges of the zone. Rush to the center while jumping over incoming, high-damage waves.
- Phase 2 (Submerge & Jump): Bakarma submerges and jumps twice, sending one wave per jump. Use gliding to dodge these effectively.
- Phase 3 (Final Phase): Combines the initial, intense wave dodging and central stagger check with added water spouts, followed by more jump-wave mechanics.
Tips for Success
- Jump Early: Players with high latency should jump slightly before the wave hits to ensure they clear it.
- Stagger Abilities: Use powerful stagger skills to interrupt the boss during the central mechanic to prevent a wipe.
- Survival: While one or two waves can be tanked, multiple hits will be fatal.
Rewards
In Aion 2, the Afflicted Bakarma (also referred to as Transcendent Bakarma) is the final boss of the Cradle of Nihility PvE Expedition. Defeating him typically grants rewards based on the dungeon's difficulty level and mechanics:
1. Standard Loot Drop
Upon defeat, a treasure chest spawns containing the instance's main rewards.
2. Boss-Specific Drops
- Orange-tier Gear: Players can obtain high-quality orange armor and weapons.
- Boss Unique Items: Specific "fragments" like Bakarma's Horn and Feather have a chance to drop.
3. General Raid/Expedition Rewards
Like other major Aion 2 instances, rewards include:
- Enhance Stones and Amplify Stone Fragments.
- Fragment: Ariel's Trace.
- Daevanion Skill Points/Skillbooks.
- Kinah and Venian Crystals.
4. Completion Bonuses
- Experience (XP): High XP rewards for completing the associated quest.
- Achievements/Statues/Wings: These are often targeted by players performing "boss rush" runs for the final encounter.
Note: Killing both mini-bosses before reaching Bakarma may increase the overall loot chance from the reward cube.
