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🔥 What Is Dragonsong Reprise Ultimate (DSR)?
Dragonsong’s Reprise is the first Ultimate Raid of the Endwalker expansion (Patch 6.11), revisiting key events of Heavensward in a “what if” alternate timeline.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Raid Type | Ultimate (highest difficulty) |
| Group Size | 8 Players |
| Level Requirement | Level 90, Item Level Synced |
| Checkpoints? | Yes – 1 checkpoint after Phase 1 |
| Rewards | Achievement, Legend Title, Dragonsong Ultimate Weapons |
| Patch Introduced | 6.11 (Endwalker) |
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💡 What Are Ultimate Raids?
Ultimate Raids are brutally challenging 8-player trials, combining mechanics from EX and Savage content with added complexity.
| Ultimate Raid Features | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Level/Item Sync | Enforced – your gear will be scaled |
| Mechanics | Reimagined versions of familiar fights, often stacked together |
| Weekly Loot | 1 Totem per week, tradeable for exclusive Ultimate Weapons |
| Reward Title | “The Dragonsong” Legend |
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🧩 How to Unlock Dragonsong’s Reprise (DSR)
To access the raid, each party member must:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Raid Completion | Clear Asphodelos: The Fourth Circle (Savage) |
| NPC to Unlock | Wandering Minstrel, Old Sharlayan (X:12.7, Y:14.2) |
| Access Method | High-End Duty via Duty Finder |
Gear up with ilvl 600-605 BiS before attempting DSR. Use melded gear optimized for your job’s substats.
🌀 DSR Phases and Boss Mechanics
Dragonsong’s Reprise contains 8 unique phases (7 after the checkpoint):
| Phase | Name | Key Bosses & Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vault | Ser Adelphel, Grinnaux, Charibert |
| 2 | Singularity Reactor | King Thordan & Knights Twelve |
| 3 | Final Steps of Faith | Nidhogg (Dragoon form) |
| 4 | Eyes of Nidhogg | Nidhogg’s Eyes, Estinien, Haurchefant, Ysayle |
| 5 | Vault Intermission | Ser Charibert, Haurchefant event |
| 6 | Tharl Oom Khash | Thordan, Dragons, Wrath of the Heavens |
| 7 | Return to Steps of Faith | Nidhogg & Hraesvelgr |
| 8 | Shattered Remembrance | Dragon-King Thordan, final phase |
Below is a phase-by-phase breakdown of key mechanics and strategy notes:
🏰 Phase 1: The Vault
Bosses: Ser Adelphel, Grinnaux, Charibert (outside arena)
- Interrupt Holiest Hallowing
- Use knockbacks to resolve orb mechanics
- Kill both bosses simultaneously to avoid enrage
- Survive Pure of Fire for checkpoint
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👑 Phase 2: Singularity Reactor
Boss: King Thordan & Knights Twelve
- Split into light parties, then partner pairs
- Heavenly Heel requires a tank swap
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Dodge Knight mechanics based on Extreme version
🐉 Phase 3: Final Steps of Faith
Boss: Nidhogg (Dragoon Form)
- Dodge Dive from Grace and tower mechanics based on debuff
- Memorize Lash/Gnash mechanics
- Stay to the side of tanks to avoid cleaves
👁️ Phase 4: Eyes of Nidhogg
Bosses: Nidhogg’s Left & Right Eyes, with NPCs aiding
- Stack with Alphinaud for double buffs
- Clawbound (Red) – take damage, Fangbound (Blue) – avoid damage
- Swap debuffs to control damage
- Avoid orb explosions
🔥 Phase 5: Vault Intermission
Objective: Save Haurchefant
- Heal through Charibert mechanics
- Use Tank Limit Break 3 on Haurchefant
- Destroy Spear of the Fury before cast completes
🌪️ Phase 6: Tharl Oom Khash
Bosses: Thordan, Knights, Tempered Dragons
- Mechanics resemble Twintania (Coil Turn 5)
- Survive two new mechanic sets
- DPS check: Stop at 3% on Thordan to proceed
🐲 Phase 7: Return to Final Steps
Bosses: Nidhogg (Dragon) + Hraesvelgr
- Balance DPS evenly or trigger enrage
- Pass Mortal Vow on time to prevent wipes
- Survive double dragon mechanics and burst windows
⚔️ Phase 8: Shattered Remembrance
Final Boss: Dragon-King Thordan
- Dodge triple Trinity sword mechanics (tank swap, closest player targeted)
- Track imbued sword glow:
- Fire – stand outside hitbox
- Ice – stand inside hitbox
- Survive 3 full cycles of Edge mechanics
- Sacrifice players in towers during Morn Afah’s Edge
💀 Final enrage hits after final tower phase. All or nothing!
🏆 DSR Rewards
Clearing Dragonsong’s Reprise grants prestigious titles and gear:
| Reward | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | “The Dragonsong” Legend |
| Weekly Drop | Dragonsong Totem – trade for Ultimate Weapons |
| Weapon Models | Exclusive glowing designs based on Heavensward theme |
| Prestige | High-end content bragging rights 🏅 |
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📌 Conclusion
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