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Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon guide: How to beat Kertaki

The Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon is perhaps one of the most difficult arenas to complete in-game. With it being late-game content, only the best of players can venture into this hellscape and try to emerge victorious. At the end of this dungeon lies Kertaki, who is an unforgiving and unrelenting boss. It will take a team effort and planning to even have a chance of defeating this entity for good loot.

That said, here is everything you need to know about the Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki.


Everything you need to know about the Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki

How to access Dungeon Boss Kertaki

You can gain access to the Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki by reaching level 50 and having a minimum combat power of at least 2,600. You can teleport to the Island of Terror Dungeon using the Dimensional Circle.

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Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki mechanics: Attack pattern and special moves to look out for

Fireball: Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki's Fireball attack deals quite a bit of damage, especially to players with low defensive stats. Upon being hit by the third Fireball, the player will be stunned. For this reason, it is recommended that you bring a strong Tank to the fight that can absorb these hits for the rest of the team.

Dodge the Meteors (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)
Dodge the Meteors (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)

Melee Fury Spin: The Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki will unleash a devasting Melee Fury Spin now and then. This is an AOE attack, and as such, you will need to block it to avoid taking damage.

AoE Charge Attack: The Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki has a second Fury attack that takes time to charge up. Unlike the first one, you cannot block this. You have to time the perfect dodge to avoid taking any damage from this attack.

Dodge and/or block Fury attacks (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)
Dodge and/or block Fury attacks (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)

Meteor and Blue Flame: During the first phase of the fight against Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki, meteors will fall onto players from the sky. When they make contact with the ground, the area will be covered with smoke. In addition to the smoke, Blue Flames will cover the area.

Use the flames to clear the smoke (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)
Use the flames to clear the smoke (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)

As the Meteors fall, you will spot Lizards spawning in the arena. For players who using a solid Tank build, they should stay back and engage these enemies. Once Blue Flames begin to spread and smoke appears, players will have to touch the flames and run to the geysers to clear the smoke away.

Also Read: 4 Best Tank builds in Throne and Liberty

During this attack phase, clearing the smoke is vital as it will be necessary to continue the fight against Kertaki.

Fly to avoid fall damage (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)
Fly to avoid fall damage (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)

Geyser Vent AOE: When the Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki reaches 70% HP, an AOE attack will start to build. Before the attack kicks off, one of the four geysers will start bubbling. This is your queue to run to it and stand atop. As soon as the AOE ability is unleashed, the geyser will explode and proper everyone on it into the air. Use your Glide Morph to descend safely.

Cheese Kertaki to win this phase (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)
Cheese Kertaki to win this phase (Image via NCSoft || YouTube/@Heroes of Liberty)

Rat Transformation: Kertaki can turn all players into a rat. Once the ability is initiated, players will be pulled to the center of the arena and morphed into rats. A green ring of death will surround players, ensuring no one will be able to leave the area.

Kertaki will pick players at random to attack during this phase. To survive the onslaught, you will need to burrow just before you are attacked. This will cause Kertaki to pick a new target and repeat the process. You and your team will need to keep burrowing until he tires out. When Kertaki falls to the ground, run to the blue plants nearby and interact to morph back into your normal form.


How to prepare for Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki

More than anything, to prepare for the Throne and Liberty Dungeon Boss Kertaki, you will need solid teamwork. Working to overcome special attacks will be crucial to winning this fight. As long as you can work together and deal with the special attacks, everything should be fine. Consider using Cooking Recipes to obtain buffs that will help you during combat.


Throne and Liberty Island of Terror Dungeon Boss Kertaki loot pool: What does the boss drop?

Here's a complete list of all potential loot you can get by defeating Kertaki:

  • Ascended Guardian Raiment
  • Phantom Wolf Tunic
  • Plate of the Field General
  • Shadow Harvester Tunic
  • Shock Commander Plate Armor
  • Swirling Essence Robe
  • Deadeye's Cloak
  • Handguards of the Resistance
  • Forbidden Eternal Chain
  • Band of the Chosen One
  • Ascended Guardian Bracelet
  • Belt of Combat Prowess
  • Precious Polished Crystal
  • Precious Stalon Ore
  • Precious Emeret Ore
  • Precious Rubrix Ore
  • Precious Marind Ore
  • Precious Parchment
  • Precious Omnipotence Parchment
  • Lizard Scale
  • Fermented Rotein
  • Dimensional Soul Shard: Kertaki
  • Abyssal Contract Token Points (750)
  • Training Dew (10,000)

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