
Stay there while the rest of the icicles drop to avoid the rest of this attack. Then, quickly move to the newly created safe spot where the icicles just were. Instead, stand in the center of the arena and wait for the first icicles to drop. This time, Shiva will create six AoEs around the edge of the arena and one in the center, leaving no gaps to avoid the icicles.
Icicle Impact 2: This attack is similar to the first time Shiva uses it, but must be avoided differently. Stay away from the edge of the arena, and be sure not to be knocked into the ice wall when Shiva uses Heavenly Strike. Ice Wall: Shiva will cover the edge of the arena with ice, freezing any player that enters it. Avoid this attack in the same way as Ice Brand have the main Tank face Shiva away from the rest of the party. Glacier Bash: Shiva deals damage in a frontal cleave that stuns all hit players. Heavenly Strike: Shiva will deal low damage to all party members and knock them back slightly. During this phase, she will add the following attacks to her arsenal. The second half of the fight begins immediately after Shiva uses Diamond Dust. Shiva will only use this attack when she is equipped with her Sword and Shield.
The main Tank should face Shiva away from the rest of the party to avoid damaging them with Ice Brand.
Ice Brand: Shiva will deal high damage in a cone in front of her. Absolute Zero: Shiva will deal low damage to all party members. This mechanic acts as a soft-enrage she will deal significantly more damage at higher stacks of Dreams of Ice, making it harder to survive her attacks. Dreams of Ice: Shiva will use Dreams of Ice to grant herself a stacking damage buff throughout the fight. Find the safe spots between the four circles around the edges of the arena to avoid this attack. After a short delay, the icicles will drop, dealing damage to any player inside the circle. Icicle Impact: Shiva will create four circle AoEs around the edge of the arena and one AoE in the center. Shiva will only use this attack when she is equipped with her Staff. Spread out to avoid overlapping this AoE. After a few seconds, the icicle will explode, dealing damage in a circle around the affected players.
Hail Storm: Shiva will mark random players with an icicle. Soon after the battle begins, Shiva will equip her Staff, and will periodically switch between this weapon and her Sword and Shield. During Phase 1, Shiva will have access to the following attacks.