Zodiark Trial: The Dark Inside

Your friendly guide to The Dark Inside trial in FFXIV Endwalker. Learn Zodiark's mechanics, phases, and how to defeat him with our walkthrough.

Alright, let's talk about the Zodiark trial, known in-game as "The Dark Inside." This is a major Main Scenario Quest battle in _Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker_, and it's a showdown against the Ascian god, Zodiark himself. It was added in patch 6.0.

This fight takes place on a square arena, so watch your step – falling off means instant death! Zodiark is huge and stays on one side, but he can hit you from any direction.

Phase 1: Zodiark, Partial Control

This phase kicks off with Kokytos, which will drop everyone's HP to 1. Don't panic, just heal up!

You'll then see Exoterikos. This attack has two forms:
* Triangle: A wide cone AOE that goes all the way across the arena in the direction it's facing.
* Square: Covers half the arena where it's cast.

Keep an eye out for Ania, which is Zodiark's tankbuster. The healer will need to be ready for this.

Paradeigma summons either a behemoth or a snake:
* Behemoth: Spawns in pairs, leaving a circular AOE that covers a quadrant of the arena.
* Snake: Spawns two line AOEs in the direction it's facing.

Zodiark will also use Adikia, smashing his fists down to create two massive circular AOEs. For Phlegeton, you'll need to keep moving to avoid three waves of AOEs appearing under you.

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