The Dragon’s Neck Trial Guide
The Dragon’s Neck is a level 50 trial introduced in Patch 2.4 of A Realm Reborn as part of the Hildibrand Adventures questline. In this encounter, players face the chaotic duo Ultros and Typhon, two unusual bosses that bring a mixture of knockback mechanics, transformation effects, and arena hazards.
The fight features several Imp transformation phases, where DPS players temporarily lose their abilities and must use special mechanics to prevent Typhon from unleashing powerful knockback attacks.
Encounter Info
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Expansion: A Realm Reborn
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Encounter Type: Trial
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Duty: The Dragon’s Neck
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Bosses: Ultros & Typhon
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Level: 50 (Sync: 50)
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Party Size: 8 Players (Full Party)
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Arena: Halatali Coliseum Arena
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Unlock Quest: The Coliseum Conundrum
Encounter Overview
The Dragon’s Neck is a multi-phase encounter where players must manage two bosses simultaneously while handling frequent knockback attacks and transformation mechanics.
The fight includes:
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Two active bosses with separate abilities
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Imp transformation mechanics that change player abilities
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Heavy knockback attacks capable of throwing players out of the arena
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Environmental hazards and add mechanics in the final phase
Although players who fall out of the arena can return, if all players are knocked out simultaneously, the encounter ends in a wipe.
Arena Analysis
The fight takes place in a circular coliseum arena.
A unique mechanic of this encounter is that players can be knocked outside the arena. Players who fall off will be stunned briefly before returning to the battlefield.
However, if every player is knocked out of the arena at the same time, the encounter will fail.
Because both bosses frequently use knockback abilities, players must remain aware of their positioning at all times.
Phase Structure
Phase 1 — Dual Boss Phase
Ultros and Typhon fight simultaneously while players manage their different attack patterns.
Phase 2 — Imp Transformation Phases
Ultros periodically transforms DPS players into Imps, introducing a unique mechanic used to interrupt Typhon’s attack.
Final Phase — Knockback Chaos
Both bosses gain additional abilities and the encounter becomes more dangerous with repeated knockback attacks and tentacle hazards.
Boss Mechanics
Ultros Mechanics
Megavolt
Type: Point-blank AoE
How to Recognize It
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Ultros releases a lightning burst around himself.
What It Does
Deals moderate damage to players standing near Ultros.
How Players Handle It
Players should avoid standing close to Ultros unless necessary.
Aqua Breath
Type: Frontal cone attack
How to Recognize It
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Ultros breathes water in a cone in front of him.
What It Does
Deals moderate damage.
Special Interaction
During Imp phases, being hit by this ability grants Wet Plate stacks, which are required for the Imp mechanic.
4-Tonze Weight
Type: Targeted AoE
How to Recognize It
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A circular marker appears under a player.
What It Does
Drops a heavy weight that deals damage and inflicts Down for the Count, temporarily disabling the affected player.
How Players Handle It
Players should move away from others before the attack resolves.
Typhon Mechanics
Grind
Type: Tankbuster
How to Recognize It
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Typhon strikes the player with highest enmity.
What It Does
Deals heavy damage to the tank.
How Players Handle It
Tanks should mitigate damage and healers should be ready to respond.
Fungah
Type: Frontal knockback attack
How to Recognize It
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Typhon faces forward and releases a powerful gust.
What It Does
Knocks players away from the boss.
Why It’s Dangerous
The tank may be pushed out of the arena, causing Typhon to lose aggro and attack other players.
Fungahhh
Type: Rear knockback attack
How to Recognize It
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Typhon releases a gust behind him.
What It Does
Knocks players away from the rear of the boss.
Fireball
Type: Targeted AoE
How to Recognize It
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A player receives a circular marker.
What It Does
Deals moderate damage in a small area.
How Players Handle It
The targeted player should move away from others.
Imp Transformation Mechanic
At specific health thresholds, Ultros casts Imp Song, transforming DPS players into Imps.
Imp Abilities
Players lose their normal skills but gain:
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Imp Punch
Wet Plate Mechanic
To power up Imp Punch:
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Imps must be hit by Aqua Breath
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Each hit grants a Wet Plate stack
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Two stacks strengthen Imp Punch
Severe Snort Mechanic
During Imp phases, Typhon moves to the center of the arena and begins casting Severe Snort.
What It Does
If the cast completes, it causes a massive knockback that can push players out of the arena.
How Players Handle It
Imp players must:
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Gain Wet Plate stacks
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Use Imp Punch on Typhon
Each enhanced punch removes one stack of Typhon’s Invigorate buff.
If all stacks are removed, the cast is interrupted.
Snortsault
Type: Rotating knockback attack
How to Recognize It
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Typhon moves to the center and creates wind cones.
What It Does
Wind cones rotate around the arena, knocking players away.
How Players Handle It
Players must avoid the rotating cones and remain near the arena center.
Final Phase Mechanics
During the final stage of the encounter, the Imp phases stop and both bosses gain additional abilities.
FUNGAH (Targeted Version)
Type: Targeted knockback attack
How to Recognize It
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A player receives a red circular marker.
What It Does
The targeted player is knocked upward while nearby players are pushed away.
Snort
Type: Repeated knockback attacks
How to Recognize It
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Typhon repeatedly uses wind attacks.
What It Does
Players are pushed backward several times.
How Players Handle It
Players should remain near the center and move toward it continuously to resist the knockback.
Tentacle Mechanics
Ultros may summon tentacles that perform the following attacks.
Wallop
Line AoE attacks targeting players.
Clearout
Large cone AoEs aimed toward the arena center.
Both attacks also apply knockback effects.
Mechanic Interaction Notes
The biggest danger in this encounter is being knocked out of the arena by overlapping knockback attacks.
Imp phases add an additional layer of complexity because players temporarily lose their normal abilities and must rely on special mechanics to stop Typhon’s attacks.
Proper positioning near the arena center greatly reduces the risk of being pushed out of the arena.
Role Pressure Analysis
Tank Pressure
Tanks must manage both bosses separately while avoiding knockback mechanics that could cause aggro loss.
Healer Pressure
Healers must maintain healing during chaotic knockback mechanics and assist players returning from outside the arena.
DPS Pressure
DPS players must perform the Imp mechanic correctly to interrupt Severe Snort and maintain consistent damage on Ultros.
Common Failure Points
Groups often struggle when:
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players fail to interrupt Severe Snort
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tanks are knocked out of the arena
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players are pushed outside the arena simultaneously
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Imp players do not collect Wet Plate stacks
Difficulty Profile
| Category | Rating |
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| Mechanical Complexity | Moderate |
| Reaction Speed | High |
| Positioning Precision | High |
| Recovery Difficulty | Moderate |
| Punishment Severity | High |
Guild Summary
The Dragon’s Neck is a chaotic trial featuring the unpredictable duo Ultros and Typhon. Success depends on controlling knockback mechanics, managing Imp transformations, and maintaining proper positioning to avoid being thrown out of the arena.