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.

• 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.

1. Talk to Aira in wolfvill (79, 260):

1. The party leader must speak to Aira to initiate the instance.
2. You will be presented with two options: Normal Mode and Hard Mode.
3. Normal Mode requires a base level of 170 or higher.
4. Hard Mode requires a base level of 200 or higher and an Amethyst Fragment to enter.

2. Instance Creation:

1. Once the instance is created, your party will be teleported to the Villa of Deception.

Once inside the instance, follow these steps:

1. Defeating Monsters:

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

2. Step 1: Initial Combat:

1. Defeat all the monsters in this stage to progress.
2. The total number of monsters varies between normal and hard mode.

3. Step 2: Food and Reaper Management:

1. Interact with Food NPCs scattered throughout the area to reduce the number of Reapers in the next step.
2. 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:

1. Fight waves of monsters while managing the spawn of Reapers.
2. The number of Reapers depends on how well you managed the food in Step 2.

5. Boss Fight 1: Schulang:

1. After clearing the waves, you will face Schulang, a powerful boss.
2. Schulang will summon additional Heart Hunters during the fight.
3. Coordinate with your party to defeat Schulang and advance to the next stage.

1. Summoning Freyja:

1. After defeating Schulang, you will proceed to the final boss, Freyja.
2. Freyja has powerful area-of-effect skills, so positioning and coordination are crucial.

2. Defeating Freyja:

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

1. Collecting Rewards:

1. After defeating Freyja, speak with the NPC at the end to receive rewards such as Amethyst Fragments.
2. In hard mode, you have a chance to receive an additional Amethyst Fragment as a bonus.

2. Exit the Instance:

1. Once the boss is defeated and rewards are collected, you can exit the instance and return to the main map.

• 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!