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	===Empath===		===Empath===

	Empaths take almost all wyrm attacks very well since the wyrm largely focuses on attrition and chipping people down, but empaths generally don't care about that since they have [[Troll's Blood (1125)\|Troll's Blood]] and healing. The exception is, of course, the wyrm's AS attacks that empaths absolutely don't want directed at them. ~~Offensively~~, ~~empaths~~ ~~aren~~'t ~~especially~~ ~~good~~ ~~against~~ the ~~wyrm's~~ ~~high~~ ~~TD,~~ ~~barring~~ ~~excellent~~ ~~gear.~~ ~~They~~ ~~can~~ ~~probably~~ ~~land~~ ~~hits~~ ~~with~~ ~~[[Spirit~~ ~~Slayer~~ (~~240)\|Spirit~~ ~~Slayer]]~~ ~~support~~, at ~~least,~~ ~~but~~ ~~being~~ a ~~top~~ ~~contributor~~ ~~can~~ be ~~rough~~ ~~and~~ ~~it's~~ ~~likely~~ ~~they~~'ll ~~need~~ a ~~hosted~~ ~~run~~ or ~~catching~~ ~~a wyrm~~ ~~during~~ ~~off-hours~~.		Empaths take almost all wyrm attacks very well since the wyrm largely focuses on attrition and chipping people down, but empaths generally don't care about that since they have [[Troll's Blood (1125)\|Troll's Blood]] and healing. The exception is, of course, the wyrm's AS attacks that empaths absolutely don't want directed at them. However, even those attacks ''can'' be absorbed if the empath has [[Regeneration (1150)\|Regeneration]] in effect while also having at least two things out of high Manipulation lore (improves Regeneration's crit padding), Bloodstone Jewelry (allows surviving enormous health damage hits as long as the crit itself isn't fatal), and heavy armor like brigandine or chain mail.

			Offensively, empaths aren't especially good against the wyrm's high TD, barring excellent gear. They can probably land hits with [[Spirit Slayer (240)\|Spirit Slayer]] support, at least, but being a top contributor can be rough and it's likely they'll need a hosted run or catching a wyrm during off-hours.

	As pures, empaths will almost definitely provide the best Web in any group that doesn't also include a cleric or sorcerer, so they're great for keeping the wyrm grounded.		As pures, empaths will almost definitely provide the best Web in any group that doesn't also include a cleric or sorcerer, so they're great for keeping the wyrm grounded.

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	[[Twin Hammerfists]] is viable when the wyrm is grounded. If the monk knows Web, that's an option for when the wyrm is flying, but pures and semis are likely to be better at it unless the monk has tons of Transcend Destiny. As with warriors, I wouldn't prioritize doing anything support-wise with a monk unless there are no other Web casters or the monk is intentionally trying to hold back.		[[Twin Hammerfists]] is viable when the wyrm is grounded. If the monk knows Web, that's an option for when the wyrm is flying, but pures and semis are likely to be better at it unless the monk has tons of Transcend Destiny. As with warriors, I wouldn't prioritize doing anything support-wise with a monk unless there are no other Web casters or the monk is intentionally trying to hold back.

	[[Mind Over Body (1213)\|Mind Over Body]] or [[Focus Barrier (1216)\|Focus Barrier]] can each fill group needs depending on team composition. Mind Over Body is generally the better option.		[[Mind Over Body (1213)\|Mind Over Body]] or [[Focus Barrier (1216)\|Focus Barrier]] can each fill group needs depending on team composition. Mind Over Body is generally the better option and can massively improve the performance of any stamina-using party member.


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	[[Corrupt Essence (703)\|Corrupt Essence]] is the MVP of all spells in this battle, putting a hard stop to the sybil's casting. The sorcerer might need dispels and debuffs to make Corrupt Essence land, but they bring that to the table too with their own [[Curse (715)\|Curse]], [[Elemental Saturation (413)\|Elemental Saturation]], Spirit Dispel, and [[Elemental Dispel (417)\|Elemental Dispel]]. Since Corrupt Essence is so helpful and Curse is unique to sorcerers, dispelling and non-Curse debuffing duty should fall to other party members if possible.		[[Corrupt Essence (703)\|Corrupt Essence]] is the MVP of all spells in this battle, putting a hard stop to the sybil's casting. The sorcerer might need dispels and debuffs to make Corrupt Essence land, but they bring that to the table too with their own [[Curse (715)\|Curse]], [[Elemental Saturation (413)\|Elemental Saturation]], Spirit Dispel, and [[Elemental Dispel (417)\|Elemental Dispel]]. Since Corrupt Essence is so helpful and Curse is unique to sorcerers, dispelling and non-Curse debuffing duty should fall to other party members if possible.

	[[Dark Catalyst (719)\|Dark Catalyst]] does excellent damage even on low endrolls due to the sybil being a pure-styled creature. [[Web (118)\|Web]] can be great with the right party members who need the immobilization, but, like with dispels, immobilizing should probably go to others if possible. Even [[Energy Maelstrom (710)\|Energy Maelstrom]] is a solid option since SMR attacks do well and the concussion half of its damage gets through Mortal Tether, but, again, sorcerers simply have so many possible roles in a sybil battle that they'll probably be casting something instead.		With high enough CS or enough debuff support, [[Pain (711)\|Pain]] is a very good stall tactic. Without exceptional CS, [[Dark Catalyst (719)\|Dark Catalyst]] does excellent damage even on low endrolls due to the sybil being a pure-styled creature. [[Web (118)\|Web]] can be great with the right party members who need the immobilization, but, like with dispels, immobilizing should probably go to others if possible. Even [[Energy Maelstrom (710)\|Energy Maelstrom]] is a solid option since SMR attacks do well and the concussion half of its damage gets through Mortal Tether, but, again, sorcerers simply have so many possible roles in a sybil battle that they'll probably be casting something instead.

	I could see an argument for sorcerers being the best at the sybil battle and wouldn't object. Their ceiling is noticeably higher than clerics here, but clerics' floor is much higher than sorcerers due to resurrections, so I gave them the edge. Either way, since sorcerers have so many options, coordinate with the party beforehand and figure out a strategy that maximizes their value by filling the necessary niches.		I could see an argument for sorcerers being the best at the sybil battle and wouldn't object. Their ceiling is noticeably higher than clerics here, but clerics' floor is much higher than sorcerers due to resurrections, so I gave them the edge. Either way, since sorcerers have so many options, coordinate with the party beforehand and figure out a strategy that maximizes their value by filling the necessary niches.
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	===Bard===		===Bard===

	Bards don't have particularly good offense for sybil purposes without extraordinary items, but can get the job done with enough DS pushdown support from their party. Unlike sorcerers, bards should be actively looking to lead off with Elemental Saturation since they don't have half a dozen other better options competing for their RT usage. Elemental Dispel is also an option if the group doesn't have a sufficient number of better dispellers. Feint backed by Song of Tonis to keep the sybil Staggered is a solid option after the initial dispel-and-debuff setup is over.		Bards don't have particularly good offense for sybil purposes without extraordinary items, but can get the job done with enough DS or TD pushdown support from their party. Unlike sorcerers, bards should be actively looking to lead off with Elemental Saturation since they don't have half a dozen other better options competing for their RT usage. Elemental Dispel is also an option if the group doesn't have a sufficient number of better dispellers. Feint backed by Song of Tonis to keep the sybil Staggered is a solid option after the initial dispel-and-debuff setup is over.

	Troubadour's Rally is very helpful in the event that everyone gets stunned by gateway acid. [[Song of Unravelling (1013)\|Song of Unravelling]] is an option, but if the party is so light on dispels that it would welcome Song of Unravelling, that's probably a sign the party's in trouble from the outset. [[Song of Noise (1017)\|Song of Noise]] is a reasonable option if the team is heavily weapon-oriented.		Troubadour's Rally is very helpful in the event that everyone gets stunned by gateway acid. [[Song of Unravelling (1013)\|Song of Unravelling]] is an option, but if the party is so light on dispels that it would welcome Song of Unravelling, that's probably a sign the party's in trouble from the outset. [[Song of Noise (1017)\|Song of Noise]] is a reasonable option if the team is heavily weapon-oriented.

	Relative to other professions, I think bards are pretty bad in the sybil battle. From a broader view, though, ~~this~~ ~~encounter~~ is a lot ~~more~~ ~~balanced~~ than the wyrm, so bards can still contribute just fine.		Relative to other professions, I think bards are pretty bad in the sybil battle. From a broader view, though, the gap between best and worst builds is a lot less extreme with the sybil than the wyrm, so bards can still contribute just fine.

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	A paladin who survives to the final Wyrmreach phase can use [[Divine Word (1640)\|Divine Word]] for a quick battle resurrection of her fallen team members. It's not strictly necessary, since the dead still get credit from making it to Wyrmreach as long as the rest of the party succeeds, but a good option if one of the party's heaviest hitters falls in battle.		A paladin who survives to the final Wyrmreach phase can use [[Divine Word (1640)\|Divine Word]] for a quick battle resurrection of her fallen team members. It's not strictly necessary, since the dead still get credit from making it to Wyrmreach as long as the rest of the party succeeds, but a good option if one of the party's heaviest hitters falls in battle.

			[[Zealot (1617)\|Zealot]] or [[Fervor (1618)\|Fervor]] can fill group needs depending on team composition. Unless the party is extremely melee-heavy, I'd recommend Fervor for three reasons: 1) The wyrm's scales are the equivalent of full plate, so even high Religion paladins adding 45 or more AS aren't adding as much damage per hit as they would against less protective armor. 2) The wyrm's DS can get quite low if the party has even moderately decent coordination, so the AS isn't strictly needed. 3) While Zealot probably still helps melee more than Fervor, Fervor does more for everything else: CS spells, bolts, archery, unarmed combat, and thrown weapons.
	[[Zealot (1617)\|Zealot]] or [[Fervor (1618)\|Fervor]] can fill some group needs depending on team composition.


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	Divine Word has never looked better than in this battle. Even with the wyrm, it's a bit rough to resurrect right in front of the enemy; however, with the sybil, you can resurrect in an adjacent room, which is much less dangerous. Resurrecting in front of the sybil isn't all that bad either since her AS attacks are tame enough that being raised stunned and kneeling for a few seconds isn't likely to result in death. Other than that, paladins have Spirit Dispel and Web like many other professions, but should probably only be doing those things if nobody else can.		Divine Word has never looked better than in this battle. Even with the wyrm, it's a bit rough to resurrect right in front of the enemy; however, with the sybil, you can resurrect in an adjacent room, which is much less dangerous. Resurrecting in front of the sybil isn't all that bad either since her AS attacks are tame enough that being raised stunned and kneeling for a few seconds isn't likely to result in death. Other than that, paladins have Spirit Dispel and Web like many other professions, but should probably only be doing those things if nobody else can.

	Zealot is great for the paladin, especially if you're trying to push through AS attacks instead of sticking to Smite. ~~That~~ ~~said~~, I'd generally recommend Fervor, which is better for numerous ~~profession~~ (like, for example, every profession I've ranked more highly for the sybil than paladins) ~~and~~ still very good for the paladin, so check in with the party's needs before deciding~~. Zealot is obviously better if you have four warriors or something to that effect~~.		Zealot is great for the paladin, especially if you're trying to push through AS attacks instead of sticking to Smite. In situations where you have four melee warriors or Zealot can push someone into the 700 AS range, which is about the mark needed for somewhat reliable physical attacks, use Zealot. In any other situation, I'd generally recommend Fervor for the sybil, which will perform better for numerous professions (like, for example, every profession I've ranked more highly for the sybil than paladins) while still being very good for the paladin. In short, just check in with the party's needs before deciding.

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	Paladins can put out excellent physical damage via a combination of stellar AS and flares from their myriad magic effects like [[Holy Weapon (1625)\|Holy Weapon]] and [[Battle Standard (1620)]]. With high enough spell ranks, [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)\|Aura of the Arkati]] can land and push the wyrm's DS down. Paladins can also survive attacks from the wyrm quite well and [[Divine Intervention (1635)\|beseech]] away being immobilized when needed.		Paladins can put out excellent physical damage via a combination of stellar AS and flares from their myriad magic effects like [[Holy Weapon (1625)\|Holy Weapon]] and [[Battle Standard (1620)]]. With high enough spell ranks, [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)\|Aura of the Arkati]] can land and push the wyrm's DS down. Paladins can also survive attacks from the wyrm quite well and [[Divine Intervention (1635)\|beseech]] away being immobilized when needed.

	Web is available for keeping the wyrm grounded and can be immensely valuable if nobody else in the party is better at it. If anybody is webbing, including the paladin, [[Divine Incarnation (1650)\|Divine Incarnation]]'s Smite has stellar damage output. [[Beacon of Courage (1608)\|Beacon of Courage]] on a high spell rank paladin who can land it can help others get through. Smite still works pretty well even in guarded stance with Web support, so drawing the wyrm's attention with Beacon of Courage and then sticking to guarded stance doesn't even take a paladin out of the fight.		Web is available for keeping the wyrm grounded and can be immensely valuable if nobody else in the party is better at it. If anybody is webbing, including the paladin, [[Divine Incarnation (1650)\|Divine Incarnation]]'s Smite has stellar damage output. However, Smite won't necessarily go after the creature you've targeted if there are other targets in the room, so using it only when the room is clear is ideal. [[Beacon of Courage (1608)\|Beacon of Courage]] on a high spell rank paladin who can land it can help others get through. Smite still works pretty well even in guarded stance with Web support, so drawing the wyrm's attention with Beacon of Courage and then sticking to guarded stance doesn't even take a paladin out of the fight.

	A paladin who survives to the final Wyrmreach phase can use [[Divine Word (1640)\|Divine Word]] for a quick battle resurrection of her fallen team members. It's not strictly necessary, since the dead still get credit from making it to Wyrmreach as long as the rest of the party succeeds, but a good option if one of the party's heaviest hitters falls in battle.		A paladin who survives to the final Wyrmreach phase can use [[Divine Word (1640)\|Divine Word]] for a quick battle resurrection of her fallen team members. It's not strictly necessary, since the dead still get credit from making it to Wyrmreach as long as the rest of the party succeeds, but a good option if one of the party's heaviest hitters falls in battle.

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	==Explanation==		==Explanation==

	The following encompasses my rankings of various professions against [[Ascension]] bosses based on my opinion of what a fairly average character of 10-25 million [[experience]] should be able to contribute in each battle.		The following encompasses my rankings of various professions against [[Ascension]] bosses based on my opinion of what a fairly average character of 7.5-25 million [[experience]] with plain gear and no enhancives should be able to contribute in each battle.

	Professions are shown in descending order of power.		Professions are shown in descending order of power.
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	[[Carn's Cry]] is an excellent immobilization ability and [[Tackle]] is great for inflicting [[Staggered]] as needed. That said, warriors excel to such a high degree at sheer damage that they might only fall back on these abilities when trying to tone down their power so others can get credit for the battle.		[[Carn's Cry]] is an excellent immobilization ability and [[Tackle]] is great for inflicting [[Staggered]] as needed. That said, warriors excel to such a high degree at sheer damage that they might only fall back on these abilities when trying to tone down their power so others can get credit for the battle.

	Warriors' [[Warrior#Guard_and_Protect\|Guard and~~/or~~ Protect]] commands aren't what I'd describe as fully reliable, but they're certainly better than nothing and can help others survive the battle.		Warriors' [[Warrior#Guard_and_Protect\|Guard and Protect]] commands aren't what I'd describe as fully reliable, but they're certainly better than nothing and can help others survive the battle.

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	===General Tips===		===General Tips===

	* Be ready to [[Stun Relief (108)\|unstun]] party members, especially ones powerful than you, at any given time during a boss battle. It's always possible that one party member dying will spiral into all of them dying.		* Be ready to [[Stun Relief (108)\|unstun]] party members, especially ones more powerful than you, at any given time during a boss battle. It's always possible that one party member dying will spiral into all of them dying.
	* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.		* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.
	* Characters with lower exp and weaker gear can always fall back on SMR attacks such as combat maneuvers, shield maneuvers, or various spells since, even if their AS-based or CS-based attacks have no chance to land, SMR always will. SMR can also be helped out very easily by immobilization abilities from party members.		* Characters with lower exp and weaker gear can always fall back on SMR attacks such as combat maneuvers, shield maneuvers, or various spells since, even if their AS-based or CS-based attacks have no chance to land, SMR always will. SMR can also be helped out very easily by immobilization abilities from party members.
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	===General Tips===		===General Tips===

	* Be ready to [[Stun Relief (108)\|unstun]] party members, especially ones powerful than you, at any given time during a boss battle. It's always possible that one party member dying will spiral into all of them dying.		* Be ready to [[Stun Relief (108)\|unstun]] party members, especially ones more powerful than you, at any given time during a boss battle. It's always possible that one party member dying will spiral into all of them dying.
	* Before entering the sybil battle, at least one party member should be designated for the role of locating and destroying any of the sybil's summoned gateways via dispelling magic or dispelling maneuvers. These gateways spew acid throughout all rooms in the area and can easily begin death spirals via stuns or stacking wounds if ignored.		* Before entering the sybil battle, at least one party member should be designated for the role of locating and destroying any of the sybil's summoned gateways via dispelling magic or dispelling maneuvers. These gateways spew acid throughout all rooms in the area and can easily begin death spirals via stuns or stacking wounds if ignored.
	* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.		* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.

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	[Disclaimer: Some of the following advice is my opinion and other aspects come from Jaired since I don't know anything about stealth rogues, just open rogues.]		[Disclaimer: Some of the following advice is my opinion and other aspects come from Jaired since I don't know anything about stealth rogues, just open rogues.]

	Rogues' stealth is handy despite the wyrm being perceptive since searching someone out of stealth wastes one of her actions, which buys time for the rogue and his party members. That said, environmental damage and acid mist can pull a rogue out of hiding too. [[Vanish]] can work around the wyrm's RT locking abilities. [[Subdue]] works well against a grounded wyrm with Web support. [[Waylay]] does good damage even with low base RT weapons. Rogues are generally good at surviving if they pick their spots and can keep up with the chaos to apply the right strategies at the right times. (That's admittedly a big if for those who don't have a lot of wyrm experience.)		Rogues' stealth is handy despite the wyrm being perceptive since searching someone out of stealth wastes one of her actions, which buys time for the rogue and his party members. That said, environmental damage and acid mist can pull a rogue out of hiding too. [[Vanish]] can work around the wyrm's RT locking abilities. [[Subdue]] works well against a grounded wyrm with Web support. [[Verb:WAYLAY\|Waylay]] does good damage even with low base RT weapons. Rogues are generally good at surviving if they pick their spots and can keep up with the chaos to apply the right strategies at the right times. (That's admittedly a big if for those who don't have a lot of wyrm experience.)

	Snailspace poison from [[Covert Arts]] can crucially slow the wyrm down. Alternatively, Major Poison from Arcahne's Bite can rack up good damage due to the wyrm's high health (and likewise Major Bleed for edged weapons rogues). If nobody in the party can get rid of acid, [[Divert]] can send the wyrm to another room instead.		Snailspace poison from [[Covert Arts]] can crucially slow the wyrm down. Alternatively, Major Poison from Arcahne's Bite can rack up good damage due to the wyrm's high health (and likewise Major Bleed for edged weapons rogues). If nobody in the party can get rid of acid, [[Divert]] can send the wyrm to another room instead.
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	[Disclaimer: The following is largely my opinion from playing an open rogue. Speaking with Jaired about this guide convinced me to move rogues up several spots for the wyrm battle for what they can do from stealth, but his take on the sybil battle was that rogues are bad at it, so I'm leaving them in last place for now.]		[Disclaimer: The following is largely my opinion from playing an open rogue. Speaking with Jaired about this guide convinced me to move rogues up several spots for the wyrm battle for what they can do from stealth, but his take on the sybil battle was that rogues are bad at it, so I'm leaving them in last place for now.]

	Rogues don't particularly shine against the sybil due to her having no physical body parts, stopping various abilities like [[Cutthroat]], [[Hamstring]], or [[Swiftkick]] that would be excellent here if she ''were'' a physical creature. They're basically just pushing damage, but without the immense boost of tools like warriors' Berserk or paladins' auras and flares. Like other AS-based professions, team support with debuffs, dispelling, immobilization, and stancing is all but mandatory to get through the sybil's high DS. On the bright side, [[Waylay]] can get solid damage even on low endrolls if all of that setup ''has'' been done. [[Spell Thieve]] is an option for a rogue to dispel by himself if he's the best option his party has.		Rogues don't particularly shine against the sybil due to her having no physical body parts, stopping various abilities like [[Cutthroat]], [[Hamstring]], or [[Swiftkick]] that would be excellent here if she ''were'' a physical creature. They're basically just pushing damage, but without the immense boost of tools like warriors' Berserk or paladins' auras and flares. Like other AS-based professions, team support with debuffs, dispelling, immobilization, and stancing is all but mandatory to get through the sybil's high DS. On the bright side, [[Verb:WAYLAY\|Waylay]] can get solid damage even on low endrolls if all of that setup ''has'' been done. [[Spell Thieve]] is an option for a rogue to dispel by himself if he's the best option his party has.

	In the absence of enough dispels, unarmed combat can still contribute reasonable chip damage, but, as with warriors, rogues aren't nearly as good at tiering up against the sybil as monks without being backed by Transcend Destiny. Shield maneuvers are another option for at least some chip damage. Max spell rogues can Web and get surprisingly alright damage in with [[Major Elemental Wave (435)\|Major Elemental Wave]].		In the absence of enough dispels, unarmed combat can still contribute reasonable chip damage, but, as with warriors, rogues aren't nearly as good at tiering up against the sybil as monks without being backed by Transcend Destiny. Shield maneuvers are another option for at least some chip damage. Max spell rogues can Web and get surprisingly alright damage in with [[Major Elemental Wave (435)\|Major Elemental Wave]].

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	* Be ready to [[Stun Relief (108)\|unstun]] party members, especially ones powerful than you, at any given time during a boss battle. It's always possible that one party member dying will spiral into all of them dying.		* Be ready to [[Stun Relief (108)\|unstun]] party members, especially ones powerful than you, at any given time during a boss battle. It's always possible that one party member dying will spiral into all of them dying.
	* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.		* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.
	* Characters with lower exp and weaker gear can always fall back on SMR attacks such as combat maneuvers, shield maneuvers, or various spells since ~~these~~ ~~will~~ ~~always~~ ~~have~~ at ~~least~~ ~~some~~ chance to land ~~even~~ if ~~their~~ ~~AS-based~~ or ~~CS-based~~ ~~attacks~~ ~~don't~~.		* Characters with lower exp and weaker gear can always fall back on SMR attacks such as combat maneuvers, shield maneuvers, or various spells since, even if their AS-based or CS-based attacks have no chance to land, SMR always will. SMR can also be helped out very easily by immobilization abilities from party members.
	* Coordinate with your party beforehand to settle on a designated acid mist dispeller, which can be done with [[Breeze (611)\|Breeze]] by casting at the mist or [[Call Wind (912)\|Call Wind]] by casting openly. Imbeds of Call Wind also work.		* Coordinate with your party beforehand to settle on a designated acid mist dispeller, which can be done with [[Breeze (611)\|Breeze]] by casting at the mist or [[Call Wind (912)\|Call Wind]] by casting openly. Imbeds of Call Wind also work.
	* Coordinate with your party beforehand to settle on a designated SMR Web caster (unless the entire party is capable of hitting a flying wyrm).		* Coordinate with your party beforehand to settle on a designated SMR Web caster (unless the entire party is capable of hitting a flying wyrm).
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	* Before entering the sybil battle, at least one party member should be designated for the role of locating and destroying any of the sybil's summoned gateways via dispelling magic or dispelling maneuvers. These gateways spew acid throughout all rooms in the area and can easily begin death spirals via stuns or stacking wounds if ignored.		* Before entering the sybil battle, at least one party member should be designated for the role of locating and destroying any of the sybil's summoned gateways via dispelling magic or dispelling maneuvers. These gateways spew acid throughout all rooms in the area and can easily begin death spirals via stuns or stacking wounds if ignored.
	* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.		* BOOST ENHANCIVE STATS and BOOST SUPERCHARGE are good tools and boss battles are certainly the time to use them.
	* Characters with lower exp and weaker gear can always fall back on SMR attacks such as combat maneuvers, shield maneuvers, or various spells since ~~these~~ ~~will~~ ~~always~~ ~~have~~ at ~~least~~ ~~some~~ chance to land ~~even~~ if ~~their~~ ~~AS-based~~ or ~~CS-based~~ ~~attacks~~ ~~don't~~.		* Characters with lower exp and weaker gear can always fall back on SMR attacks such as combat maneuvers, shield maneuvers, or various spells since, even if their AS-based or CS-based attacks have no chance to land, SMR always will. SMR can also be helped out very easily by immobilization abilities from party members.
	* Dispel flares are more useful against the sybil than they are in just about any other scenario.		* Dispel flares are more useful against the sybil than they are in just about any other scenario.
	* [[Ghezyte chelioboros jewelry]], the quest item from the Caligos Isle era of Ebon Gate that offers an auto-success debuff to DS and TD for 0 RT, has never been even close to as useful before as it is against the sybil. However, you can only have one ghezyte jewelry debuff active, so only one character needs to have it.		* [[Ghezyte chelioboros jewelry]], the quest item from the Caligos Isle era of Ebon Gate that offers an auto-success debuff to DS and TD for 0 RT, has never been even close to as useful before as it is against the sybil. However, you can only have one ghezyte jewelry debuff active, so only one character needs to have it.

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	Paladins can put out excellent physical damage via a combination of stellar AS and flares from their myriad magic effects like [[Holy Weapon (1625)\|Holy Weapon]] and [[Battle Standard (1620)]]. With high enough spell ranks, [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)\|Aura of the Arkati]] can land and push the wyrm's DS down. Paladins can also survive attacks from the wyrm quite well and [[Divine Intervention (1635)\|beseech]] away being immobilized when needed.		Paladins can put out excellent physical damage via a combination of stellar AS and flares from their myriad magic effects like [[Holy Weapon (1625)\|Holy Weapon]] and [[Battle Standard (1620)]]. With high enough spell ranks, [[Aura of the Arkati (1614)\|Aura of the Arkati]] can land and push the wyrm's DS down. Paladins can also survive attacks from the wyrm quite well and [[Divine Intervention (1635)\|beseech]] away being immobilized when needed.

	Web is available for keeping the wyrm grounded and can be immensely valuable if nobody else in the party is better at it. If anybody is webbing, including the paladin, [[Divine Incarnation (1650)\|Divine Incarnation]]'s Smite has stellar damage output. [[Beacon of Courage (1608)\|Beacon of Courage]] on a high spell rank paladin who can land it can help others get through. Smite still works pretty well even in guarded stance with Web support, so drawing the wyrm's attention with Beacon of Courage and then sticking to guarded stance doesn't even take a paladin out of the fight.		Web is available for keeping the wyrm grounded and can be immensely valuable if nobody else in the party is better at it. If anybody is webbing, including the paladin, [[Divine Incarnation (1650)\|Divine Incarnation]]'s Smite has stellar damage output. However, Smite won't necessarily go after the creature you've targeted if there are other targets in the room, so using it only when the room is clear is ideal. [[Beacon of Courage (1608)\|Beacon of Courage]] on a high spell rank paladin who can land it can help others get through. Smite still works pretty well even in guarded stance with Web support, so drawing the wyrm's attention with Beacon of Courage and then sticking to guarded stance doesn't even take a paladin out of the fight.

	A paladin who survives to the final Wyrmreach phase can use [[Divine Word (1640)\|Divine Word]] for a quick battle resurrection of her fallen team members. It's not strictly necessary, since the dead still get credit from making it to Wyrmreach as long as the rest of the party succeeds, but a good option if one of the party's heaviest hitters falls in battle.		A paladin who survives to the final Wyrmreach phase can use [[Divine Word (1640)\|Divine Word]] for a quick battle resurrection of her fallen team members. It's not strictly necessary, since the dead still get credit from making it to Wyrmreach as long as the rest of the party succeeds, but a good option if one of the party's heaviest hitters falls in battle.