The Great Gubal Library (Hard)

This article is about the optional level 60 dungeon. For the Main Scenario dungeon, see The Great Gubal Library.

The Great Gubal Library (Hard)

Level

60 (Sync: 60)

Item Level

210

Difficulty

Hard

Party size

Light Party
4 man • 1 1 2

Unsyncing

Allowed

Time limit

90 minutes

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Tomestones

 70 

Req. quest

Let Me Gubal That for You

Entrance

The Dravanian Hinterlands (X:28.6, Y:37.9)

Modes

Explorer

Patch

3.4

“

Though long-since abandoned by its Sharlayan keepers, the Great Gubal Library does not want for visitants, its halls ever stirring with the voidsent guardians who walk its corridors. With danger at every turn, the fool who dares trespass here would find not wisdom but certain doom. Yet it was not long ago that an intrepid adventurer braved the deepest depths of this forbidding vault of knowledge, returning unscathed and wiser for the experience─a feat of daring that would be sung of the realm over. Mayhap that is why an anonymous individual would beseech that selfsame champion to return in search of long-forgotten knowledge. One can only hope this venture proves yet another enlightening lesson.

— In-game description

The Great Gubal Library (Hard) is a level 60 dungeon introduced in patch 3.4 with Heavensward.

Objectives

1. Arrive in the Hall of Magicks.
2. Clear the Hall of Magicks.
3. Arrive in the Astrology and Astromancy Camera.
4. Clear the Astrology and Astromancy Camera.
5. Arrive in the Rare Tomes Room.
6. Defeat Strix.

Bosses

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Demon of the Tome

Best to tank it sideways so that all the AoE indicators are visible. Otherwise, the fight is mainly a positioning check. Watch out for narrow AoE markers at the edge of the arena; a large AoE attack will follow in between them.

Liquid Flame

• Bibliocide: Unavoidable party-wide AoE for moderate damage.
• Sea of Flames: Scorched earth AoE attack, much like Ifrit's.
• Slosh: A random player gets tethered to the boss; it will shortly charge at them; the player has to run far away from the boss.

Important mechanics:

• Ferrofluid: Players get + and - marks, if your mark is the same as the boss's, run close to the boss. Otherwise, run away.
• Seal of Night and Day: Players get sun and moon marks; run to the corresponding sun or moon sigil on the floor.

Strix

Strix is an owl-like demon and is the final boss of The Great Gubal Library (Hard).

It possesses four different attacks, three of which can be avoided through proper preparation. Healers will need to be careful, as they will have to jump between the boss and their party members to properly avoid damage while keeping the party healthy.

• On Tornados: When this ability is being readied, step into a dark circle to receive a Leaden effect that will reduce the damage to zero. Failure to do this will cause two hits of heavy damage and Vulnerability Up.
• On Quakes: When this ability is being readied, step into a windy circle to float above the ground, which will reduce the damage to zero. Failure to do this will cause large damage and Stun.
• On Imps: This ability is quickly cast, and turns all party members into Imps, also giving them Lightning Vulnerability Up II. Immediately after transformation, Strix will begin casting On Thunder III on all targets which, if it hits an Imp, does heavy damage. To negate this, step into a green circle and turn back to normal, causing the Thunder spell to do minor damage.
• On Darkness II: This ability cannot be dodged, and simply does large damage.

At about 50%, Strix will summon a Behemoth Ward into the center of the room. This is a non-targetable mob that will rain down comets on the party. Eventually, rocks will be placed on the ground as the Behemoth begins to bring down its meteor, with warnings indicating ten seconds left, and five through one seconds left. Players must have the rocks between them and the behemoth or they will take enormous damage.

Note:

• Tornado - Dark Circle
• Quake - Windy Circle
• Imp (only if you've become one) - Green Circle

Loot

See also: Valkyrie Armor and Valkyrie Accessories

Demon of the Tome

• 15
  
  Allagan Tomestone of Poetics

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Valkyrie's Boots of Aiming	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Casting	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Healing	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Scouting	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Striking	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Aiming	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Casting	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Fending	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Healing	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Slaying	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Jackboots of Fending	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Jackboots of Maiming	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Aiming	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Casting	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Fending	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Healing	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Slaying	Ring	BDungeon	1

Liquid Flame

• 20
  
  Allagan Tomestone of Poetics

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Valkyrie's Choker of Aiming	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Casting	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Fending	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Healing	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Slaying	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Aiming	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Casting	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Fending	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Healing	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Slaying	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Aiming	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Casting	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Fending	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Healing	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Maiming	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Scouting	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Striking	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Hat of Casting	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Hat of Healing	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Helm of Fending	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Helm of Maiming	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Tricorne of Aiming	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Tricorne of Scouting	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Tricorne of Striking	Head	BDungeon	1

Strix

• 35
  
  Allagan Tomestone of Poetics
•   Strix Card (Drops at a fixed rate.)
•   Bibliophobia Orchestrion Roll (Drops at a fixed rate.)

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Necrologos Transcription	Other	ABasic	1
Valkyrie's Brais of Fending	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Brais of Maiming	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Aiming	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Casting	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Healing	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Scouting	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Striking	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Cuirass of Fending	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Cuirass of Maiming	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Aiming	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Casting	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Healing	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Scouting	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Striking	Legs	BDungeon	1

Additional Treasure Coffers

Treasure Coffer 1 (X: 14.5 Y: 12.5)

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Valkyrie's Jackboots of Fending	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Jackboots of Maiming	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Striking	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Scouting	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Aiming	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Casting	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Boots of Healing	Feet	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Fending	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Slaying	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Aiming	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Casting	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Healing	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Fending	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Slaying	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Aiming	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Casting	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Healing	Ring	BDungeon	1

Treasure Coffer 2 (X: 16.1 Y: 13.1)

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Valkyrie's Helm of Fending	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Helm of Maiming	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Tricorne of Striking	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Tricorne of Scouting	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Tricorne of Aiming	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Hat of Casting	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Hat of Healing	Head	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Fending	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Maiming	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Striking	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Scouting	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Aiming	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Casting	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Gloves of Healing	Hands	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Fending	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Slaying	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Aiming	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Casting	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Healing	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Fending	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Slaying	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Aiming	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Casting	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Healing	Necklace	BDungeon	1

Treasure Coffer 3 (X: 9.5 Y: 10.1)

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Valkyrie's Cuirass of Fending	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Cuirass of Maiming	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Striking	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Scouting	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Aiming	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Casting	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Coat of Healing	Body	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Brais of Fending	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Brais of Maiming	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Striking	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Scouting	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Aiming	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Casting	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Trousers of Healing	Legs	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Fending	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Slaying	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Aiming	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Casting	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Bracelet of Healing	Bracelets	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Fending	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Slaying	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Aiming	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Casting	Ring	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Ring of Healing	Ring	BDungeon	1

Treasure Coffer 4 (X: 10.5 Y: 10.8)

Name	Type	Rarity	Quantity
Valkyrie's Earrings of Fending	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Slaying	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Aiming	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Casting	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Earrings of Healing	Earrings	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Fending	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Slaying	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Aiming	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Casting	Necklace	BDungeon	1
Valkyrie's Choker of Healing	Necklace	BDungeon	1

Achievements

This duty is associated with the following achievements:

Name	Points	Task	Reward	Patch
Remapping the Realm: The Great Gubal Library	10	Discover every location within the Great Gubal Library (Hard).	-	3.4

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