HADES'S ELEGY TRIAL GUIDE (HADES EX)

[@OwDenied]

Important note: In 3rd phase I'm pretty sure (as it worked every single run) that the marked players who get puddles after the knockback, are the ones furthest from the boss. We assigned 2 ranged dps to be knocked back to the lower (south) part of the platform, and they stayed back after the knockback. 100% of the time they got the orbs and kited them back to the boss as intended. It's important to mention because you definitely don't want a melee dps getting the puddle marker. (more notable tips below). I hope someone sees this comment because the guide is out for 2 days at the time i'm writing this. might save you some wipes :) Also important: In the first part of the 2nd phase, the tether the damage dealers get will resolve about when the 2nd meteor lands. A safe way to handle this is to either point it at the first meteor, or just north/south while making sure the 2nd meteor is not in the way. Also also important: in the third part of the 2nd phase, Ascian prime, the tankbuster (Height of Chaos) is an AOE. make sure that the tank soaks it away from the group. Somewhat useful: On the 1st phase, an easier method (imo) of identifying the safe spot in the mirrors version of Arcane Utterance is to look at the middle mirror. It will always point to the "missing mirror", so the safe spot will always be directly behind the mirror behind the middle mirror.

[@WraithX72]

Love your guides, MTQ! I don't know if anyone's done this but here are timestamps: 00:57 Phase 1 03:30 Phase 2 04:45 Lahabrea + Igeyorhm 05:45 Ascian Prime 07:30 Phase 3 09:10 Dark Seal 09:55 Phase 4

[@Valefolken]

I love that you were able to pack all of this into 11 minutes, where everyone else has 30 minute guides. Great quality content.

[@MBOmnis]

10 minutes if you discard the intro and the ad

[@themerovingian4252]

White knight.

[@Valefolken]

@@themerovingian4252 Comment would have been the same thing if it were a dude, my man. I just don't wanna watch a 30 minute vid when a 10 minute is available.

[@ValkThatsMe]

@@Valefolken plus its actually produced as opposed to mrhappy stammering through for 30 minutes

[@themerovingian4252]

@@ValkThatsMe Yeah, produced by other people who have cleared it when she hasnt.

[@PrinceSweetBun]

My fave thing about your guides is that you explain everything way more efficiently/cleanly and in half the time that other guides do. :') Reason why I've been watching your guides since ARR.

[@silver08gunblade91]

Not to mention the puns she make 😁

[@Acidus]

@Overlord Laharl Objectively wrong, MTQ's editing is much more succinct and to the point.

[@shamarcantrell]

@Overlord Laharl I thought that at first too but I started to notice that he would ramble too much. I just need the mechanics and im good to go.

[@johnathansanford8206]

@@shamarcantrell and he would give details out of order where as MTQ gives them to you chronologically as they appear in the fight.

[@DrNagi]

@@johnathansanford8206 Although Happy sometimes has more refined strats that are easier, since MTQ is pushing guides out at the earliest possible moment while happys are a bit later when people may or may not have come up with new ideas. Imo, for the best preperation in savage modes particularily, watch both of them.

[@Xylarxcode]

My FC today. Hey guys, we're going to do Hades Extreme this Saturday. Please watch a guide. Me after watching this guide: Guess I'll skip work the next two days and cram the mechs for this into my brain like it's a final term exam I can't afford to fail. Seriously. My brain is not big enough to retain all that information...

[@VitaniEstel]

Doing it is alot easier to learn than watching it

[@Azhrei2000]

seriously i'm watchign this and thinking SE thinks this is fun? This is why i don't do EX's synced.... I'm lost halfway through this...

[@pelosuelto70]

Thanks to this guide, I've done something I thought I couldn't do when this first came out (had horrible anxiety) I cleared the EX fight AND now I'm doing dragon farms here easily! I'm very proud of myself! :3

[@johnjohnjohnh]

how big a brain i need to remember this? thnx

[@laurenw94]

Yes

[@finalfantasymadness4512]

@@laurenw94 not only you but full party needs to know

[@Riku-Leela]

Not too much, doesn't seem too bad, though a little more than usual for a EX

[@Meoiswa]

Tip for new players attempting this fight (WITHOUT min ilvl): - In the first phase, everyone can stack in the center during Broken Faith. The damage is not enough to kill you and the two Vulnerability stacks will wear out before the tanks are required to soak the meteors of phase 2. - In the second phase, DPS can aim the tethers towards the North and South, guaranteeing they wont ever hit the tanks, as they will be soaking the East and West meteors. - In the las phase, there is a safe spot at 10 o'clock (between the A and 1 markers in this video) where no Dark Current can hit you. The spot is very small, but more often than not someone will have a waymark setup that includes it.

[@sentinalchocobo]

all l hear every minute "and the tanks" wow thats a high tank mechanic fight.

[@NymphetamineXDoll]

When we got explained mechanics one of our tanks asked "then we make breakfast too?"

[@FinalHarps]

MTQcapture you have the smoothest and most thorough guides in the FFXIV community out here while having some of the best times on stream. Your channel has inspired me to work even harder on my own channel thank you so much MTQcapture for all the great content.

[@RengeK]

Umm have you seen ilyas guides? Also look at the e6s guide and compare it to how it’s actually done and you will realize that she misses mechs and uses complicated strats that will make everyone lose uptime in not just that mech , but others later on

[@Orcasgt22]

"Or you can cry about uptime, stand in the center and take two debuff" Do you think there was ever any doubt about what PF would do every time?

[@khaiya329]

I just came here to say i appreciate how quick and to the point your videos are. Also - the little visual AOE guides! - /thumbsup

[@LadyOfCrowns]

the illustration of hades has me rolling

[@Phyrefly6]

I almost spit my drink out.

[@KazumiKiguma]

Looking back at this, I have one huge suggestion to make for future guides: If you have mechanics where you assign spots, show that assignment at the start of the video. These guides are generally used by pug groups, and the first thing people do when joining a pug is assign spots if needed. As fast as these videos goes, it can easily be missed when you say you assign spots for a mechanic and how, so I think that'd help immensely.

[@orirose9100]

Your guides have been a huge help to me for years and I'm so happy to see you being sponsored! You deserve it

[@UquiorraSama]

Tip for doom during Prime phase: if tanks/healers stand in the middle, hugging one marker at the center of the room, cure 3 works wonders.

[@overnightsiren9751]

I'm sooo anxious about clearing this. I feel like there are so many assigned placements for each player/role in this fight that pugs won't be able to keep it all straight and will forget when they're E and when they're NE

[@cryw1092]

You know, this fight looked more simple when I had no idea what was going on. Now that I know, I feel a bit anxious about attempting it. Also, good video!

[@firstnamelastname8439]

It honestly is pretty simple. Simpler than Titania imo.

[@cryw1092]

@@firstnamelastname8439 Fair point. I saw the Titania video after this one, and that just looked like far too much for me. At least with this, I feel like my main slip ups would be in execution of the encounter as opposed to understanding the encounter.

[@danielisbell]

@@cryw1092 Yeah, it's not too bad. It's just long. Typical clears will be around 12 minutes. The DPS checks aren't anything crazy. Prioritize doing mechanics cleanly & work on uptime once you've got that down. Most wipes are from having someone dead before a mechanic that requires everyone or a tank not making it under a meteor.

[@hazeneko]

@@firstnamelastname8439 eh. I find titania ex more easier than this

[@rockinpenguin]

to be honest, compared to the 2 firsts, the mechanics are much more easier to deal with, movement wise. Only part really worthy of the encounter is the dps check for the adds and also the overall raid damage. Other than that it's really trivial once you have memorized it.

[@Earthbound12]

This fight is pretty much 'run into the attacks after they happen'

[@nevierrix2118]

Thx u. Your videos are always straight and to the point which is why I love them so. (Also includes diagrams!!)

[@dbrewYT]

More amazing content from you as usual. Thank you so much for making these guides, they REALLY help. Especially the drawings of mechanic placements.

[@OmegaYoshi13]

this was quite a lot to take in at once, but it give you a good idea of what to expect in the trial. this one really is position-heavy and quite reliant on the tanks and healers

[@ElevatorLink]

Love the great quality content. Thank you mtq!!

[@MeetMonte]

Ty so much for these guides, seriously. It's overwhelming at first but once your in a dedicated party, you experience the mechanics, coordinate with each other, then soon enough your at the final phase watching the sick cutscene.

[@xo7336]

literally posted as soon as I'm about to run it with raid friends. #blessed

[@themerovingian4252]

You're gay

[@naif9464]

The Merovingian something’s bothering you? You’re awfully hostile in this video’s comments.

[@BL33NB]

Looking at the mogtome event... oh well here we go again xD

[@paladinoflight5413]

Finnally I love these guides.

[@Miitanuk]

Thanks. Now I just have to try and cram everything into my head...

[@enpi-me]

i can confirm that it does get in the more you wipe

[@craigfunk3453]

@@enpi-me oh I know. I spent 6 hours doing the fight blind on release day to clear. Afterwards I enjoy helping my FC and a few other friends clear (I usually get rewarded in some fashion; crafting mats usually) 1st group of friend I helped clear I got the mount with a 99. Was Beautiful

[@themerovingian4252]

@@craigfunk3453 no one cares

[@taco_sensei]

@@themerovingian4252 You honestly need to seek help. I can't even keep up on how many "white knight/u r gay/no one cares" comments you've left here. What is it in female content creators/gamers that triggers this type of behaviour in incels like you....?

[@lokeras92]

@@taco_sensei Yeah... I dislike calling people incels, but honestly after actually reading the comment section and finding about 5 comments of this type, is either a really young boy in their edgy "being an asshole is cool" phase, or an actual frustrated incel that takes it out on the internet with a random account and petty sad comments.

[@RyanHarris77]

congrats on your Corsair sponsorship and thank you for the guide

[@TheRockMouse]

this is boutta get a ton of views again

[@Tsenovin]

Great work again. I always wait for your guides to come out because they're quick, easy and to the point. Unlike everyone else who spends 10+ minutes explaining one mechanic

[@LlenPlays]

Other guides try to be first out the gate, you always strive to be best out the gate. That's why I'm always happy to wait for them. Thanks again. 😊

[@syncopatedglory]

used this for a learning party last night and learned so much so fast, you're the best! xo

[@foxfireindigo]

for DRK tanks in phase 1 when the broken faith discs are falling, you can stand in the middle and TBNx2 through both center discs and make it out with no vuln stacks/major dmg taken. Keeps hades in the middle and lets you stay in place too!

[@Ranranranchwan]

Thanks king

[@NuriTakuru]

Your guides are great and I'm very thankful for them! Nowadays I hear your voice even when reading up about mechanics in wiki :D

[@evanmaldonado8298]

Idk what I would do without your videos there so well made and thorough

[@sweepingtime]

I see a naughty lalafell who didn't have to break out of their chains.

[@jacobkern2060]

Didn't you know? Lalafells are so dark, they don't even need to release the light in them.

[@violentincantation]

6:09 beautiful lad

[@Pompadourius]

"Mom, I want Hades!" "We have Hades at home." Hades at home: 6:09

[@ishniana]

Seriously who is down thumbing these videos? Rivals? This lady gives the BEST explanation of FFXIV instances in the least amount of time that greatly appeals to my ADD. Straight up if you stop making videos I will be lost. What I like to do is go do the raids/dungeons and then come back to watch these videos to get an understanding of some of the mechanics that I didn't catch on that first run.

[@themerovingian4252]

Shut the fuck up, white knight.

[@nobodycares1134]

@@themerovingian4252 incel who thinks matrix is good movie

[@bobjenkins9208]

Brilliant job here cramming all those mechs and phases into 11mins, well done!

[@SonicPhantom89]

Devs: "How many mechanics do you want?' Yoshi P: *Yes*

[@RengeK]

I mean its not like they are hard mechs, its also of the minstrels ballad difficulty where it can be more difficult than a savage if they wanted it to be.

[@fredrikriise5904]

This boss looks crazy hard, Im afraid to even try it T.T

[@Oshidorinohina]

there are lots of practice groups in party finder! i recommend checking it out.

[@pasteldreams5413]

@@Oshidorinohina Not anymore though. Practice groups are few and far between. I only just got to endgame and I feel like a fish out of water. No one even gives me a chance to clear.

[@makotsunami7413]

Thank you for the Video!! It helps very much! You make everything seem so clear and great in your guides! They help alot! Thank you!!

[@fotojt79]

Excellent work as usual, Mizz.

[@TheRealLink]

Great guide as always, if a tad fast. But glad to know our static did figure out most everything pretty closely to your explanations!

[@Cafinebiased]

ty! was waiting for one of your guides before attempting this XD. You really put so much effort into them and it shows.

[@jcee1882]

This guide helped me get my first clear! Extremely helpful!

[@drothganger]

Your know exactly how to be clear and concise. Phenomenal work as always.

[@UnlimitedFlyers]

Nice to see your videos again!!! I was worried since that last one about scammers using your usernames on Twitch... Glad you're back!!!! :)

[@NateTheGreat101-c7l]

i was wondering how to dodge the dark currents and simply watching you do it makes a lot more sense, thanks

[@MultiJellybones]

ty for guides as always. you make me a better raider! love you mizz!

[@kircheis710]

Brilliant guide. Thanks for the work.

[@davidlister7590]

Nice at last a clear guide that is not 30mins long.

[@traviskellar6518]

Love your guides! I'll be giving this a go this weekend.

[@peachymakho]

Just started getting into end game/high end content; used to be a mythic raider in WoW (fk that game) just wanted to say ur guides are hands down the cleanest/most informative guides in any mmo ive played. subbed

[@keiyangoshin3650]

Thank you for this video. You managed to make even this complex battle manageable. I’m going to need to watch this many, many times however, until I’ve got every move down. Otherwise it will be a very short fight lol. Stay safe. ❤️

[@Xelious]

MTQ getting deals now. I love it. And your guides :)

[@darshio8307]

Ty, this was so helpful

[@kircheis710]

Good guide. Explain all mechanics by breaking them down is easy to understand.

[@effren]

2:15 minutes in: This isn't so bad. 6:32 minutes in: I'm never clearing ultimate.

[@dedexter88]

lmao

[@carlmichaeldimaculangan4833]

Thank you for this clear and concise guide.

[@drownsincoffee]

I love your guides the most 😭

[@ZeroZealotan]

I love how your videos may seem long but you are exactly explaining it in detail as fast as possible.

[@Inboc85]

Thanks for all you do!

[@admiralredcoat]

I took a swig of water as the arcane utterance balls turned into a red bum, big mistake.

[@AigisKisaragi]

Our light of hope has posted the ultimate guide! Let us cheer in her name!

[@Bahamutprime-fj5rz]

Best guide! Thank you!

[@threshrshark]

me upon ad plug: OOOOO THOSE NAILS ARE CLEANNNNNNNN

[@Hexecutable]

I have that headset. Best one I have ever owned PERIODT!! Such a HQ product.

[@kingarthurpendragon134]

Just cleared this, very epic

[@charpad6690]

great guides as always :]

[@valonquar1]

Man, after Titania EX & Crown EX, this one is a pretty large difficulty jump for learning PTs.

[@Phyrefly6]

I thought you said Hades the Ex and I'm here for it. Lmao.

[@whengrlstelephonebys9797]

Man I want the Shadow Gwiber mount so bad, but then I remember I have to beat this like 50-ish times in order to get it. I think I’ll just admire the mount from afar lol

[@MilkAndSugar16]

I suspect it's almost impossible to do this with a random group. Good explanation though, thanks for that.

[@rockinpenguin]

It's always harder with PF as you need to adjust with every single parties, but it is possible to clear ex content, even savage.

[@doubleclick4132]

nah its real doable . especially now that you can just cheese last phase entirely. everything in the game can be done with randoms and no comms (unless its "sb MIL" or "ultimate")

[@rockinpenguin]

@@doubleclick4132 Yea, I did say it is doable...yet in 2 chests weekly groups : - people still having trouble on the first portals set... - WHY THE HELL DID THEY COME UP WITH 2 POSITIONING FOR BETWIXT ?!! - M2, R1 people having problems looking at debuffs - HOW TO HANDLE H -> R -> M IF WE ARE 2 MELEE OR TWO RANGE ?!! But you'll really run into these kind of problems if you're late to clear your savage. Ideally, that should be done on reset day.

[@doubleclick4132]

@@rockinpenguin if you're in Europe servers you can come run it with us if you want

[@thatswicked]

Wonderfully explained as always, thank you so much!

[@Jarv27]

I might just buy the auracite on the market board....

[@williedee259]

Positioning EX.

[@vitaminnc6443]

The normal one on this, was so easy I did not even bother avoiding the aoe at sometimes

[@giusepperuta5589]

Nice guide :D

[@Ashley-dd7cn]

I have to keep telling myself "DO IT FOR THE TOMESSSS"

[@twilightfire93]

That was nucking futz, but damn does it look like fun! XD Definitely keeping this in mind when I go to fight it!

[@Kine11328]

I passed it third try. Glad that I have good party. Thanks for the video!

[@meischoice]

Guess i'm skipping this one

[@aquaswallower988]

people find a strat to cheese P4 though, hope you can get an update!Love your videos, really healpful!

[@onadaTotihotiH]

Got to 43% on phase 4 though sheer luck earlier today before watching this

[@MunkyRey]

for lala mhigooo! Thanks for the video.

[@yafuri1]

This looks fun

[@yallom_nayr5602]

I dont think I'll ever be able to do this

[@mando_hut]

The only guides I trust

[@Stormhide]

I like the way you pronounce Lahabrea

[@raigathesilent]

I could definitely get these mechanics down, but man I really don't even wanna attempt it because I feel other people are gonna make it difficult lol. It sucks too cuz I really want my purple weapons to go with the dreadwyrm glamour I have.

[@dforbay]

Hands down the best FF guide maker!

[@themerovingian4252]

Get a girlfriend

[@dforbay]

@@themerovingian4252 lol ok?

[@angelicasevilla472]

i can finally do this fight, thanks bestfriend 😂

[@monika6912]

We all watch this guides but we die anyway

[@RengeK]

Monika part of the issue is experience, another is that these guides only give you the general idea of the fight. There great for unsyncing old content, but you will be left in the dark in some mechanics

[@IosLocarth]

I haven't been able to get a party finder that's been able to pass phase one in a month

[@KrishLius]

oof that looks hard im digin it

[@dolphinboi-playmonsterranc9668]

I love doing my part perfectly and the DPSes keep fucking up

[@insecdroid]

These trials seem so much easier when it’s being explained and you’re not reading what to do.

[@sparkers70]

Honestly I cannot imagine doing this outside of a static group.. has anyone managed to clear this on a duty roulette? 😬

[@SMASHINGGUITARS]

sparkers70 fairly sure you can’t get this in roulette

[@sparkers70]

@@SMASHINGGUITARS sorry i meant duty finder, as in pug.

[@Zayindjejfj]

@@sparkers70 yes. Plenty of farm parties.

[@RengeK]

There are no mechs in this fight where communication is required as its just about knowing what to do as your role not what everyone needs to be doing

[@pyro5159]

Does the WoL ever blink?