Wrecking Haboob

Wrecking Haboob

Type

Wrecking Haboob is a boss fought in Sanctuary of Destruction.

History

Haboob is a creature that comes from Planet Gallabaddon similar to The Seven Mistral & Apostle Sirocco. When Sirocco died, she was teleported to Pandemonium, but because there is not much energy to absorb, Haboob was slowly dying. Luke found her and placed her in the furnace of Sanctuary of Destruction and for saving her life, Haboob was eternally grateful to Luke and thus she started to serve him even without being brainwashed.

Move Set

• Blast Furnace: Haboob is invulnerable and cannot be damaged by until the furnace is opened after certain patterns.

• Flame Orb: Haboob will grab the nearest player and shoots out a flame beam, creating a orb around them. Players who have Flame Orb attached should stay far away from the party at all costs and is refrained from attacking whenever the furnace opens. This can also spread to other players who come in contact with the wielder.

• Fireballs: Haboob shouts "Play Ball!" and summon fireballs with a range indicator. These deal moderate to heavy damage and can be avoided or blocked. Those with Flame Orb can be instantly killed if hit by one of them.

• Party Time: The furnace will be opened, activating Haboob's damage phase. However, she'll have lava drip down on targeted players who have Flame Orb attached and stepping in the lava pools can cause continuous lethal damage.

• Half-Bath: Similar to the Party Time pattern, lava will fall around the players. Standing on the lava causes continuous damage and should be avoided. Furnace is opened afterwards and Haboob spawns in the center of the map, after a short amount of time, Haboob returns to the furnace and closes it.

• Fire Slimes: The furnace will be close for a few seconds and Haboob will summon a Fire Slime to eat a random player and begins casting. After casting is finished, the furnace will be opened. They can be defeated quickly.

Berserk:

• Flame Purge: Players with Flame Orb that attack while the furnace is opened causes Haboob to push back the party and launch large flame stones that fall from the ceiling, creating lave pools on the ground which deals very lethal damage. During this phase, four cooling vents will spawn in the corners and standing on them will protect players from the lava and extinguish Flame Orb. If two or more players stand on the same cooling vent, it'll deactivate.

Strategy

• It's recommended a Male or Female Crusader can approach the furnace and get the Flame Orb first so that three other party members can focus on attacking Haboob.

• With a well coordinated party, Haboob's mechanics can be skipped with proper timing if holds are used on her once she rises out of the furnace and dispatched with ease.

• Skills such as Nen Guard, Deflection Wall or Uriel's Ward for example can block Flame Orb upon entering, but it must be used before Haboob grabs the nearest player.
  • Wooyo's Golden Tonfa, Rosary, or Cannon can also skip the Flame Orb due to their invincible buff ability.

Appearances

• Sanctuary of Destruction (Boss)

Drops

•  Haboob Tofus Pants in Sanctuary of Destruction (all difficulties)
•  Tofus Telum in Sanctuary of Destruction (all difficulties)
•  Volcanic Rock Coil in Sanctuary of Destruction (all difficulties)

Trivia

Haboob gets her name from a type of dust storm.