So, I dived into Rockgrove the other day. You know, that trial in Elder Scrolls Online that dropped with the Blackwood Chapter? Man, what a ride! I figured I’d share my experience, especially for those who are thinking about trying it out or are just curious about what went down.
First off, getting to Rockgrove is a breeze. It’s chilling at the southern tip of Blackwood. We gathered a group of 12, a mix of old hands and newbies, all eager to see what this trial had in store.
The First Boss
Our first big hurdle was this boss, Riftmaster Naqri. What a pain! We tried a bunch of strategies. The one that seemed to work best for us involved one of our tanks pulling a soulweaver out. The trick was to let him cast his shield only on himself. Sounds simple, right? It took us a few tries to get the timing down, but once we did, it was like clockwork. The rest of us focused on whittling down Naqri’s health. Teamwork makes the dream work, as they say!
The Plants and Traps
Beyond the bosses, Rockgrove throws these annoying plants and traps at you. They’re not just there for decoration, let me tell you. One wrong step and boom, you’re in trouble. We decided to challenge ourselves to get through without triggering a single one. Let’s just say it required some serious tiptoeing and a whole lot of patience. I lost count of how many times we had to restart because someone got a little too trigger-happy with their movement. But hey, we eventually did it!
The Big Bads
And then there are the main events: Oaxiltso and Flame-Herald Bahsei. These guys are no joke. We spent a good chunk of our time figuring out the best way to tackle them. It involved a lot of yelling, a few rage quits, and some serious strategizing. I remember one moment where we almost had Oaxiltso down, only to have him wipe us out with some crazy area-of-effect attack. Heartbreaking, but also kind of thrilling in a weird way.
Gear Talk
Of course, no trial run is complete without some gear talk. We spent a lot of time before and during the trial discussing who should wear what. Some of us were rocking full sets, others were mixing and matching. There’s a lot of debate in the community about the optimal setup for Rockgrove, but honestly, it comes down to what works best for your group and your playstyle.
Final Thoughts
In the end, we conquered Rockgrove. It wasn’t easy, and it definitely tested our patience and teamwork. But the feeling of finally beating those bosses, dodging those traps, and working together as a team? Unbeatable. Plus, the loot wasn’t too shabby either!
If you’re thinking about giving Rockgrove a go, I say do it. Just be prepared for a challenge, and make sure you’ve got a good group of friends or guildmates to back you up. And remember, it’s all about having fun, even when you’re wiping for the tenth time on the same boss. Happy gaming!
