Does Shooting Golgoroth’s Back Do Damage? A Comprehensive Guide
The short, direct answer is: No, shooting Golgoroth’s back does not deal direct damage to the boss, except for one crucial condition. While the massive, grotesque form of Golgoroth might seem like a collection of vulnerable spots, only one area of his back matters: the yellow, glowing crit spot. This spot isn’t for dealing damage per se, but for initiating the encounter’s damage phase by granting a player the “Golgoroth’s Gaze” buff. Therefore, you’re not dealing damage to Golgoroth by shooting his back, but rather setting up the mechanism required to inflict damage.
Let’s delve deeper into the mechanics of this encounter, exploring the nuances of how to properly engage Golgoroth, and address some common questions that players have when facing this formidable foe.
Understanding the Golgoroth Encounter
Before diving into the intricacies of damage dealing, it’s crucial to understand the basic flow of the Golgoroth encounter in the King’s Fall raid. The fight revolves around managing a specific buff, a timed damage phase, and coordinating roles within your fireteam. Here’s a step-by-step overview:
- Initiation: The encounter begins when a player shoots an orb on the ceiling at the center of the arena.
- Add Clear Phase: Once started, enemies will begin to spawn on the outer ring of the arena. It is vital to clear these adds quickly to prevent being overwhelmed.
- Gaze Acquisition: After the adds are cleared, one of the designated “Gaze Holders” must shoot the yellow crit spot on Golgoroth’s back. This grants them the “Golgoroth’s Gaze” buff.
- Pool of Light: After the first gaze is acquired, another orb appears on the ceiling. Shooting this orb down will drop a “Pool of Reclaimed Light” into the pit in the center of the arena.
- DPS Phase: The designated damage dealers must now stand within the Pool of Reclaimed Light and focus fire on the large crit spot on Golgoroth’s chest. The “Golgoroth’s Gaze” holder continues to hold the gaze by being targeted by the boss and must maintain their aggro.
- Repeat: The “Pool of Reclaimed Light” only lasts for approximately 15 seconds. There are a total of six orbs on the ceiling to create pools, each allowing for a timed DPS window. The “Gaze” will have to be passed to another player when it is about to expire to maintain Golgoroth’s face towards the team.
The Gaze Mechanic Explained
The “Golgoroth’s Gaze” buff is crucial for damage dealing. When a player holds the “Golgoroth’s Gaze,” Golgoroth will always face that player and fire purple tracking orbs at them. This keeps Golgoroth’s chest critical spot visible to the DPS team in the pool. The gaze lasts for 20 seconds. The Gaze holder must be aware of when the buff is about to expire so the buff can be passed to a second person and this mechanic can be repeated. This cycle must continue for as many pools that are available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 common questions about the Golgoroth encounter, which aim to give a thorough understanding of the mechanics:
1. What is the primary damage dealing method for Golgoroth?
The primary method of dealing damage to Golgoroth is by standing in the Pool of Reclaimed Light and shooting the large crit spot on his chest. The crit spot on Golgoroth’s stomach is only vulnerable when damage dealers are standing in the pool.
2. What are the recommended roles for the Golgoroth encounter?
There are two primary roles: DPS (Damage Per Second) and Taunting (Gaze Holders). The DPS players are in charge of dealing damage to Golgoroth while the Taunting players must get and pass the gaze to keep the boss facing the team.
3. What is the best loadout for the Taunting players?
Add-clear weapons, sniper rifles, and heavy weapons like linear fusion rifles or machine guns are recommended for Taunting players. This allows them to quickly eliminate enemies and to safely acquire Golgoroth’s gaze.
4. Does the Divinity trace rifle work on Golgoroth?
Yes, Divinity is highly recommended as it creates a large critical hit spot on enemies, which makes landing critical shots easier. It also provides a 30% debuff to enemies which is very beneficial in DPS phases.
5. How does Golgoroth’s Gaze work?
When a player acquires Golgoroth’s Gaze, Golgoroth will fixate on that player, targeting them with purple orbs. This forces Golgoroth’s face towards the raid team and exposes his chest critical spot. The gaze lasts for 20 seconds.
6. How long does the Pool of Reclaimed Light last?
The Pool of Reclaimed Light lasts for approximately 15 seconds. Therefore, it’s crucial for the DPS team to maximize their damage output during this window.
7. How many Pools of Light are available during a DPS phase?
There are a total of six orbs on the ceiling, each dropping a Pool of Reclaimed Light when shot down during the DPS phase.
8. Is there a Secret Trick that does a lot of damage?
There was indeed a trick that exploited the mechanics of the encounter to deal high damage, it could not be described or be put into a single concept that could be repeatable and it has been patched.
9. Is Blade Barrage a good super for this encounter?
Blade Barrage is not effective for this encounter, and Golden Gun is the better choice. Blade Barrage is more effective than Golden Gun but it can not be focused on a crit spot like Golden Gun can.
10. What Hunter subclass is recommended for King’s Fall?
Nightstalker or Revenant are good choices for King’s Fall. Nightstalkers can use Trapper’s Ambush for invisibility and Shadowshot to debuff bosses.
11. Does Golgoroth have an enrage timer?
Yes, Golgoroth enrages if you don’t defeat him within four attempts.
12. What is the Golgoroth Challenge mode?
The Gaze Amaze challenge requires the Gaze Holders to stand in the Pool of Light when Golgoroth’s Gaze is taken from them.
13. How much health does Golgoroth have?
Golgoroth’s health ranges from 12.5 million to 25 million, depending on the number of fireteam members.
14. Is it possible to solo the King’s Fall raid?
No, the King’s Fall raid cannot be soloed as it requires multiple players for various sections.
15. What is Unstable Light?
Unstable Light is a debuff/buff that can randomly be assigned to a player within the Pool of Light. It causes an explosion that will damage teammates near the player but deal damage to Golgoroth.
Conclusion
Shooting Golgoroth’s back isn’t about dealing direct damage, but about activating the mechanics necessary to engage the encounter effectively. By understanding the role of the Gaze, Pools of Light, and proper loadouts, you can optimize your team’s damage output and overcome this challenging encounter in the King’s Fall raid. Focus on the critical areas, coordinate with your teammates, and you’ll be well on your way to defeating Golgoroth.