Final Fantasy 14: The Royal Menagerie Trial Guide

Conquer the Royal Menagerie: A Comprehensive Guide to Final Fantasy XIV's Stormblood Trial

The Royal Menagerie, a challenging level 70 Trial in Final Fantasy XIV, marks the climactic battle of the Stormblood Main Scenario. Zenos, embracing unrestrained violence, has fused with Shinryu, the embodiment of vengeance, threatening to obliterate Ala Mhigo and the world itself. Your mission: stop Zenos and Shinryu and save Ala Mhigo. This guide details strategies for overcoming Shinryu's attacks and mechanics.

Unlocking the Royal Menagerie

Access to the Royal Menagerie is granted upon completion of the final 4.0 Main Scenario Quest, "Stormblood," following the Ala Mhigo Dungeon.

Shinryu Battle Breakdown

The battle unfolds on a precarious, railless square platform, increasing the risk of falling. Careful positioning is crucial for survival.

Phase 1

Attack Name	Type	Details
Corrupted Aether	Special	Shinryu's Corrupted Aether steadily increases. At 100%, a Primal-themed elemental attack is unleashed: Tidal Wave, Aerial Blast, Hellfire, Judgment Bolt, Earthen Fury, or Diamond Dust.
Tidal Wave	Roomwide AoE/Knockback	A water spout appears on the east or west arena edge. Upon impact, the party is knocked back the arena's length. Stay near the spout to avoid falling.
Hellfire	Roomwide AoE	Inflicts Burns DoT (damage over time), un-cleansable. Healers must maintain party health.
Judgment Bolt	Roomwide AoE	Increased damage in water puddles; avoid them.

After two elemental attacks, Shinryu retreats, initiating Phase 2.

Phase 2

This phase involves three waves of adds, each spawning with a proximity AoE. Strategic movement is key to minimizing damage:

• Wave 1: Three AoEs (two corners, one center). Move to the opposite side.
• Wave 2: Adds a fourth AoE to a corner. Move to the corner without an AoE.
• Wave 3: AoEs in all four corners and the center. Position between two corner AoEs.

Following the add waves, Shinryu casts Protostar (damage scaling with add kill time), followed by an Active Time Maneuver (ATM) requiring button mashing to escape chains. This transitions to Phase 3.

Phase 3

Phase 3 takes place on a larger, nine-tiled arena (central grey tile, eight surrounding blue crystal tiles).

• Gyre Charge: A large line AoE upon landing; safe spots are at arena corners.
• Aerial Blast: A central tornado inflicting damage and knockback; stay close to minimize knockback.
• Earthen Fury: Destroys cracked crystal tiles; move to the center.
• Diamond Dust: Inflicts Thin Ice, causing uncontrolled sliding.

Shinryu's tail slams the platform, cracking blue tiles. Two hits destroy a tile. Prioritize damaging the tail when it's exposed for significant damage. Additional attacks include:

Attack Name	Type	Details
Left Wing - Ice Storm	Roomwide AoE	AoE damage; use AoE heals.
Left Wing - Spikesicle	Line AoE	Icicles create alternating line AoEs; avoid both.
Right Wing - Levinbolt	AoE Markers	AoE markers on random players; spread out and avoid water puddles.
Akh Morn	Tankbuster	Multiple hits on the main tank; use defensive cooldowns and heals.
Burning Chains	Chains	Tethers two players; move in opposite directions to break the chains.
Dragonfist	Circle AoE	Large circular AoE in the center, inflicting a stun; move out of the AoE.
Earth Breath	Conal AoE	Conal AoE on a targeted player inflicting Sludge DoT; the targeted player should move away from the group.

Repeat these attacks until Shinryu is defeated. Remember to prioritize the tail for maximum damage. Maintain awareness of arena edges to avoid knockback. After Shinryu's defeat, enjoy the Stormblood finale cutscenes!

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