To complete a sub-three-minute run of the Un'gol Ruins in Mythic Expedition, maintain forward movement, pull large groups of enemies together, and eliminate them with Fire Mage area-of-effect (AoE) burst abilities instead of killing mobs individually.
Pulling and AoE Rotations for Trash Packs
Clearing trash mobs quickly requires maximizing enemy density so your AoE abilities hit as many targets as possible in a single rotation.
- Group packs while moving: Walk forward continuously to pull enemies into a trailing line behind you. Once a large pack forms, turn and unleash your major burst spells immediately.
- Avoid single-target spells: Do not spend time or resources casting single-target abilities on weak trash mobs.
- Ignore stragglers: If a single mob survives on the fringe of your attack radius, leave it behind. Backtracking for individual enemies wastes valuable seconds and slows down the overall run.
- Save cooldowns for large clusters: Reserve your primary damage cooldowns for high-density enemy packs along the main path rather than small, isolated groups.
Pathing and Boss Encounter Tactics
Your path through the Un'gol Ruins should lead straight to the final encounter without pauses. Arriving at the boss quickly ensures your energy reserves and ability cooldowns align for an immediate burst window.
- Move directly to the objective: Never halt your forward movement unless you are actively executing an AoE cast against a pulled group.
- Initiate the boss fight immediately: Open with your highest-damage burst combo right as the encounter starts to prevent the boss from cycling through prolonged mechanics.
- Passive add management: Do not swap focus to minor adds summoned during the boss fight. Rely on collateral AoE damage to clear them while keeping your primary focus on the boss.
- Maintain close positioning: Stand within active range to force the boss to stay stationary, minimizing the time it spends running or executing evasive moves.
Survivability and Gear Considerations
Gathering multiple enemy groups simultaneously exposes your Fire Mage to incoming damage from dozens of targets at once.
- Defensive Stat Check: If your gear lacks sufficient defensive stats, heavy pulls will kill your character before your AoE rotation finishes. If you frequently die during large pulls, lower your pull sizes or upgrade your defensive gear and survivability traits before attempting speed runs.
- Group Coordination: If running with a team, ensure your teammates match your pace. Pulling entire corridors ahead of an unprepared group can cause threat split, leading to unexpected wipes and slower overall clear times.
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This saved me time in the early game.
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Can you add more details about strategy in a future update?