Bosses & Raids
Vanguard bosses are a five-encounter progression line. Each boss has a rebirth requirement, later encounters require the previous boss to be completed, and each encounter follows its own weekly reset.
Raids are scheduled world or calendar activities. They are different from the fixed Vanguard boss progression and use the Events calendar for timing.
General Boss Access
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Party size | Up to 5 players |
| Preparation time | 30 seconds |
| Encounter limit | 10 minutes |
| Reconnection window | Up to 5 minutes during an active encounter |
All party members should meet the displayed rebirth and progression requirements before activation. Entering the waiting area does not guarantee eligibility for the final encounter.
Warning: A boss reward requires meaningful participation. Entering the arena or being present at the end is not, by itself, a reward guarantee.
Weekly Reset Table
Resets occur at 00:00 in the America/New_York timezone on the listed day.
| Boss | Required rebirths | Previous completion | Weekly reset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tharnok, the Ironroot | 400 | None | Monday |
| Cindrak, the Ashen Maw | 800 | Tharnok | Tuesday |
| Aeternus, the Clockwork Warden | 1,200 | Cindrak | Wednesday |
| Gorvath, the World-Eater | 1,600 | Aeternus | Thursday |
| Vharos, the First Vanguard | 2,000 | Gorvath | Friday |
Boss Cards
Tharnok, the Ironroot
The Vanguard sequence begins at 400 rebirths. Tharnok establishes the party, participation, time-limit, and reward-chest rules used throughout the progression line.
Access: 400 rebirths, party of up to five.
Reset: Monday at 00:00 Eastern.
Cindrak, the Ashen Maw
Cindrak is the second Vanguard encounter and opens after Tharnok has been completed.
Access: 800 rebirths and Tharnok completion.
Reset: Tuesday at 00:00 Eastern.
Aeternus, the Clockwork Warden
Aeternus continues the ordered boss line at 1,200 rebirths.
Access: 1,200 rebirths and Cindrak completion.
Reset: Wednesday at 00:00 Eastern.
Gorvath, the World-Eater
Gorvath is the fourth Vanguard encounter and requires completion of the first three bosses.
Access: 1,600 rebirths and Aeternus completion.
Reset: Thursday at 00:00 Eastern.
Vharos, the First Vanguard
Vharos is the final encounter in the current Vanguard boss sequence.
Access: 2,000 rebirths and Gorvath completion.
Reset: Friday at 00:00 Eastern.
Rewards
Successful, qualifying participants receive rewards through the Vanguard reward-chest flow. Reward categories can include progression currency, Level Scrolls, and upgrade materials. Exact quantities and chances are shown in game rather than duplicated here.
Raid Schedules
The weekly Events calendar includes general Boss Raid windows. These scheduled windows are not a substitute for the individual reset table above.
Important Notes
- Boss completion order is character progression, not an optional recommendation.
- Weekly reset days use Eastern time and may not match your local date boundary.
- Do not block activation or return spaces while forming the party.
- Encounter mechanics, arena solutions, and reward probabilities are intentionally left for players to discover.
