Phase 2
Phase 2 is a quick and easy phase and does not have the adds. It will introduce the mechanics of the Spiny Plume. It will spawn along with Razor Plumes and the idea is that you kill the Razor Plumes but leave Spiny at low health. The off-tank should be the only one touching the Spiny Plume, he or she can handle the small amount of damage needed to bring it to low health.
After a while Garuda will jump to prepare Aerial Blast and it is at this point that you kill the Spiny Plume. The plume leaves behind a safe area to protect you from Aerial Blast. If you accidentally killed the Spiny Plume then the party will wipe unless you have a level 3 limit break that the tank can use. It is unlikely you will at this point but it is a failsafe later in the fight.
One other thing to be aware of with the Spiny Plume is that it will give a stack debuff to the person it is currently targeting. If this reaches 3 then it will use an attack called Super Cyclone. This is very high damage and should be avoided by use of a well timed Provoke.
Phase 3
Phase 3 requires repositioning to the outer sides of the arena. Chirada and Suparna will spawn and like last time the off-tank will take Suparna to the south. Spiny Plume will return and the mechanics are the same as last time. Four huge tornadoes will then spawn in the arena and you must not get caught in them otherwise you will be knocked back. There are safe spots between them and the ranged DPS and healers should be in the safe spot towards the south east.
Like last time you should kill Suparna quickly and then focus on Chirada. Melee damage dealers may have a difficult time crossing the tornadoes to get to Chirada but you can use your skills to your advantage here. Dragoon has Jumps and Monk has Shoulder Tackler, make sure you have these available for the transition.
When Garuda jumps for Aerial Blast you must finish off the Spiny Plume and get into the safe spot. After this phase 2 and 3 will repeat themselves until either you defeat Garuda or you hit the rage timer that wipes the party.
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