====== Villa of Deception Instance Guide ======

The **Villa of Deception** is an instance that is part of **Episode 18**. Players must navigate through several stages, face monsters, and defeat powerful bosses. This guide will help you understand how to complete the instance efficiently.

===== Requirements =====
  * Base Level: 170 or higher for normal mode, 200 or higher for hard mode.
  * Must have completed the Episode 18 main quest.
  * Must be in a party.
  * Only the party leader can initiate the instance.

===== Starting the Instance =====
1. **Talk to Aira in wolfvill (79, 260)**:
   - The party leader must speak to **Aira** to initiate the instance.
   - You will be presented with two options: Normal Mode and Hard Mode.
   - **Normal Mode** requires a base level of 170 or higher.
   - **Hard Mode** requires a base level of 200 or higher and an **Amethyst Fragment** to enter.

2. **Instance Creation**:
   - Once the instance is created, your party will be teleported to the **Villa of Deception**.

===== Inside the Villa of Deception =====
Once inside the instance, follow these steps:

1. **Defeating Monsters**:
   - In each step, you will face waves of enemies such as **Sanare** and **Heart Hunters**.
   - Defeat the required number of monsters to progress to the next stage.
   - Be aware that in hard mode, monsters have **Relieve Level 10**, reducing damage taken by 99%.

2. **Step 1: Initial Combat**:
   - Defeat all the monsters in this stage to progress.
   - The total number of monsters varies between normal and hard mode.

3. **Step 2: Food and Reaper Management**:
   - Interact with **Food NPCs** scattered throughout the area to reduce the number of **Reapers** in the next step.
   - The **Reapers** will spawn after Step 2 is completed and will increase in number if you do not manage the food properly.

4. **Step 3: Reaper and Monster Waves**:
   - Fight waves of monsters while managing the spawn of **Reapers**.
   - The number of **Reapers** depends on how well you managed the food in Step 2.

5. **Boss Fight 1: Schulang**:
   - After clearing the waves, you will face **Schulang**, a powerful boss.
   - Schulang will summon additional **Heart Hunters** during the fight.
   - Coordinate with your party to defeat **Schulang** and advance to the next stage.

===== Boss Fight: Freyja =====
1. **Summoning Freyja**:
   - After defeating **Schulang**, you will proceed to the final boss, **Freyja**.
   - Freyja has powerful area-of-effect skills, so positioning and coordination are crucial.

2. **Defeating Freyja**:
   - Freyja becomes weaker as she gets closer to the chandelier in the room.
   - Use this mechanic to your advantage and defeat **Freyja** to complete the instance.

===== Rewards and Exit =====
1. **Collecting Rewards**:
   - After defeating **Freyja**, speak with the NPC at the end to receive rewards such as **Amethyst Fragments**.
   - In hard mode, you have a chance to receive an additional **Amethyst Fragment** as a bonus.

2. **Exit the Instance**:
   - Once the boss is defeated and rewards are collected, you can exit the instance and return to the main map.

===== Tips =====
  * **Team Coordination**: Work closely with your party to defeat waves of monsters and bosses.
  * **Food Management**: Properly manage the food to reduce the number of **Reapers** during the fight.
  * **Healing Items**: Bring plenty of healing items, especially for hard mode, as the bosses and monsters can deal significant damage.
  * **Cooldown**: There is a cooldown period before you can re-enter the instance.

Good luck navigating the **Villa of Deception**!