The arrival of FFXIV’s new deep dungeon, Eureka Orthos, is one of the most exciting parts of FFXIV patch 6.35, as the roguelike-inspired spin on the MMORPG offers some of the most unique experiences to be found in Final Fantasy 14. While it can be quite daunting, one of the top players in the mode has shared some useful Eureka Orthos tips and tricks to help you tackle one of FFXIV’s toughest dungeons.
“Angelus Demonus” is an FFXIV deep dungeon specialist, and recently showed off the mode at the AGDQ 2023 speedrunning event. He also beat Palace of the Dead and Heaven on High in all 19 jobs alone; a pretty amazing feat considering a single attempt can take upwards of a dozen hours and is considered one of the hardest challenges in the entire game.
“I would definitely consider my clear astrologer in the Palace of the Dead one I’m proud of,” Angelus told the FFXIV Community Team, citing “A nearly 5-6 month journey of over 19 attempts to try to to clean.” like his last solo. clear for PotD. He shares some of his most heartbreaking moments, like accidentally jumping into a bait trap on the 193rd floor while playing as a dragon. “I had a good laugh about it, even though it meant about 12 hours of climbing 193 floors that collapsed haha.”
So what does Angelus Demonus recommend for those new to deep solo dungeons? Community resources top the list, from written guides like Maygi’s Palace of the Dead manual to Angelus’ own YouTube channel offering comprehensive live tutorials. But other than that, “Do the job you have the most fun with!” You’re going to take a potentially long journey for your first solo title; it would be so much more fun to do it your way.
He also emphasizes the importance of being prepared to fail. Speaking specifically about Eureka Orthos, he notes that “the amount of enemies that can shoot you is insane, and I think this deep dungeon requires a lot more lore gathering rather than hoping you can react fast enough with a good amount of knowledge interspersed. “. in.” So learning is more important than anything else, although even once you have your strategy, you’ll need to execute it almost perfectly to survive.
Outside of the level of challenge, Angelus comments on “the remarkable amount of care and thought put into the design of the Eureka Orthos”. He says the cave designs remind him of the Palace of the Dead, but “they look so pretty with the different glass colors and bright lighting.” To top it off, he gives a special nod to the music, highlighting an instance where a muffled version of “Tumbling Down” plays, giving you the feeling that players above Eureka Orthos are fighting Cerberus during of the Crystal Tower alliance raid.
In conclusion, Angelus Demonus states, “The Deep Dungeon loner community is small but growing at an incredible rate. If you ever have any questions or need tips and strategies, the community is ready to help and share as much information as possible. Good luck there!”
If you’re still unsure which of the FFXIV jobs to accept at Eureka Orthos, our handy guide will help you choose your favorite. If you prefer to take things at a little more leisurely pace, our FFXIV Island Sanctuary guide will ensure you get the most out of the sideline farming game that has proven to be one of the highlights of the aftermath. -Endwalker.