Turn 4 – The Avatar

Binding Coil of Bahamut – Raid Encounter

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Turn 4 of the Binding Coil of Bahamut introduces a multi-phase encounter built around successive waves of Allagan constructs defending the inner chambers of the Coil.

Unlike earlier encounters, this fight does not revolve around a single boss. Instead, the raid group must survive several escalating waves of enemies before confronting the final construct known as The Avatar.

The encounter emphasizes add control, positioning discipline, and coordinated damage output. As waves progress, enemy combinations become increasingly dangerous, forcing the raid group to manage multiple threats simultaneously.

Encounter Overview

Arena Layout

Turn 4 takes place within a circular Allagan control chamber used to deploy defensive constructs.

Arena characteristics include:

• Circular platform with multiple enemy spawn points
• Open battlefield allowing repositioning
• No fall hazards or environmental damage zones

Because enemies spawn around the edges of the arena, the raid group must maintain situational awareness and adjust positioning frequently.

Encounter Structure

Turn 4 is divided into multiple waves of enemies, each introducing new constructs with different abilities.

The final wave culminates with the appearance of The Avatar, the primary construct defending the chamber.

Mechanic Archive

Construct Waves

What Happens

Multiple waves of Allagan constructs spawn in the arena, each wave introducing stronger or more numerous enemies.

Telegraph

Enemies appear from designated spawn points around the arena.

Player Response

The raid must prioritize targets and prevent enemies from overwhelming the group.

Dreadnaught Constructs

What Happens

Large constructs known as Dreadnaughts appear in later waves and deal heavy damage.

Telegraph

These enemies spawn as larger mechanical units with distinct visual models.

Player Response

Tanks must establish control of these enemies quickly while the raid focuses damage.

The Avatar

What Happens

The final phase introduces The Avatar, a powerful construct that attacks the raid directly.

Telegraph

The appearance of the final wave signals the beginning of the encounter’s last phase.

Player Response

The raid must stabilize positioning and focus damage to defeat the final construct.

Encounter Sequence Pattern

The encounter follows a structured wave progression:

1. Initial construct wave

2. Additional enemy groups appear

3. Larger constructs such as Dreadnaughts join the battle

4. Final wave introduces The Avatar

5. Raid defeats remaining enemies to complete the encounter

Each wave increases the complexity of the battlefield.

Role Pressure Analysis

Tanks

Tanks must control multiple enemies simultaneously and separate high-threat constructs from the group.

Proper positioning is critical to prevent enemies from overwhelming the raid.

Healers

Healing pressure rises significantly during later waves when multiple enemies are active at once.

Damage spikes occur when Dreadnaught constructs enter the fight.

DPS

Damage dealers must prioritize targets quickly to prevent enemy waves from stacking out of control.

Efficient damage distribution is essential for surviving the encounter.

Failure Points

Common causes of wipes include:

• failure to control multiple enemies
• incorrect target prioritization
• tanks losing control of Dreadnaught constructs
• healers overwhelmed during later waves

Because waves arrive continuously, mistakes can quickly cascade into a full wipe.

Difficulty Profile

Turn 4 marks a significant step up in coordination compared to the earlier encounters in the raid tier.

Encounter Summary

Turn 4 emphasizes wave management and coordinated target prioritization rather than a single boss mechanic. The encounter tests the raid group’s ability to maintain control of the battlefield as enemy pressure steadily increases.

Groups that manage construct waves efficiently and stabilize the arena during later phases will be able to defeat The Avatar and progress deeper into the Coil.