Final Fantasy 14: The Sunken Temple Of Qarn Dungeon Guide

Explore the Sunken Temple of Qarn in Final Fantasy XIV: A Comprehensive Guide

Final Fantasy XIV offers numerous optional dungeons beyond the main storyline, and the Sunken Temple of Qarn is a prime example. This ancient temple, dedicated to a sun goddess, presents a challenging labyrinth of traps and puzzles guarding its treasures. While not mandatory for progressing the main quest (it unlocks at level 35 via a side quest), conquering Qarn provides valuable rewards and teaches crucial mechanics for later adventures. This guide details the dungeon's challenges, including boss strategies, updated for Patch 7.2 (which introduced Duty Support NPC compatibility).

Unlocking the Sunken Temple of Qarn

Access to the Sunken Temple of Qarn is granted by completing the quest "Braving New Depths." This quest requires no prerequisites beyond reaching level 35. Speak to Nedrick Ironheart in Vesper Bay, Western Thanalan (X:12.0, Y:14.3), and follow the questline until you converse with Bibimu at the dungeon entrance.

Sunken Temple of Qarn Walkthrough

The dungeon begins with a set of scales displaying symbols – remember their positions, as they're crucial for a later puzzle. The order is: Left: Flame of Magic; Right: Fruit of Knowledge.

Prioritize eliminating Temple Bees throughout the dungeon. Their "Final Sting" attack inflicts damage equal to 90% of a target's maximum HP.

Four relics (Flame of Magic, Fruit of Knowledge, Helm of Might, Gem of Affluence) are scattered throughout. The Helm and Gem unlock optional side rooms; the Flame and Fruit are essential for the final door.

Defeating Teratotaur

Teratotaur, the first boss, presents several mechanics:

Attack Name	Type	Details
Triclip	Tankbuster	High damage to the tank; use defensive cooldowns.
Mow	Conal AoE	Frontal cone AoE; avoid the telegraph.
Dung Wespe	Summon	Summons Dung Wespes; their "Final Sting" is lethal; prioritize eliminating them.
Mortal Ray	Doom	Inflicts Doom, instantly killing if not cleansed by moving to a glowing panel (location changes).

Swiftly dispatching Dung Wespes and cleansing Doom are paramount to survival.

Navigating the Puzzles

After Teratotaur, you encounter Qarn Facers – giant heads that must be defeated while positioned on glowing panels to open doors. Failing to do so results in respawning. Two such encounters await, leading to the Flame of Magic and Fruit of Knowledge.

Conquering the Temple Guardian

The Temple Guardian's Golem Soulstone acts as a second health bar. The Guardian is nearly invulnerable while the Soulstone remains intact. Focus attacks on the Soulstone to stun the Guardian, significantly increasing damage taken during the stun. Repeat this process until victory. Attacks to watch out for include:

Attack Name	Type	Details
Boulder Clap	Conal AoE	Cone-shaped AoE attack; avoid the telegraph.
True Grit	Conal AoE	Inflicts Blind (cleansable with Esuna).
Rockslide	Line AoE	Straight-line AoE; move to the sides.
Obliterate	Roomwide AoE	Roomwide damage; use AoE healing.
Stone Skull	Knockback	Targets a random player, causing knockback and a 3-second stun (unavoidable).

The Final Challenge: The Adjudicator

The Adjudicator, the final boss, employs these attacks:

Attack Name	Type	Details
Looming Judgment	Tankbuster	High damage to the tank; use defensive cooldowns.
Summon	Summon	Summons Mythril Verges; their Verge Line attack grants Haste; six stacks trigger Self-Destruct.
Creeping Darkness	Roomwide AoE	Unavoidable roomwide damage.
Dark II	Conal AoE	Large conal AoE; avoid the telegraph.
Dark	Circle AoE	Small circular AoE.

Quickly eliminate the Mythril Verges to prevent Self-Destruct.

Completing the Quest

After defeating the Adjudicator, claim your rewards and exit the dungeon to complete "Braving New Depths." Good luck, adventurer!

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