Turn 4 strategy: (See video @ 17:00 mark)

*NOTE: Start of wave 6: Everyone be close to Dread at the start so it can eat the bugs.


2x BLM, 2x BRD setup:

Tank/Healer Job:
At wave 6, MT use Hallowed Ground almost immediately and let healers know. Healers will focus on OT using SS and Adloquim for the first few seconds for OT to build up hate. When MT’s HG goes down, OT will HG while still building hate. At this point, healers split between MT and OT.
BLM Job:
Both BLM kill spinner rook first (remember to run through to avoid pox). One BLM use AOE LB as soon as OT uses HG (if it is up, otherwise coordinate). Afterwards, BLM will focus on wave 5 soldier (marked as 1). Then kill wave 6 soldier (unmarked or marked as 3). Finally, move on to Dreadnought.
BRD Job:
Focus on wave 5 knight (marked as 2). Then focus on wave 6 knight (unmarked or marked as 4). Finally, move on to Dreadnought.

2x BLM, 1x BRD, 1x MELEE setup:

Tank/Healer Job:
At wave 6, MT use Hallowed Ground almost immediately and let healers know. Healers will focus on OT using SS and Adloquim for the first few seconds for OT to build up hate. When MT’s HG goes down, OT will HG while still building hate. At this point, healers split between MT and OT.
BLM Job:
Start attacking spinner rook first and kill. As soon as MELEE uses LB, burn down the wave 6 soldier (unmarked or marked as 1). Afterwards, BLM will help kill the spinner rook then focus on wave 5 soldier (marked as 3). Finally, move on to Dreadnought.
BRD Job:
BRD should attack spinner rook (run through it as it casts spells such as pox). As soon as the spinner rook is dead, focus on wave 5 knight (marked as 2). Then focus on wave 6 knight (unmarked or marked as 4). Finally, move on to Dreadnought.
MELEE Job:
Immediately use LB on the new wave 6 soldier (mark as 1 if possible). Pop Keen flurry (DRG) or Feather Foot (MNK) if the soldier is not stunned. Help BRD burn down spinner rook and let mages kill this soldier. As soon as the spinner rook is dead, focus on wave 5 knight (marked as 2). Then focus on wave 6 knight (unmarked or marked as 4). Finally, move on to Dreadnought.

Important Notes:
BRDs should use Rain of Death for Dreadnought wave 3, Dreadnought wave 5, and the group of Soldiers and Knights wave 6.

If OT is kiting during wave 6 - One BLM should Swiftcast + Freeze (please call it out right before you use it). BRD should shadowbind a knight/soldier if OT is kiting.

Final: Burn Dreadnought down. Healers will have to AOE heal after enrage. WHM be sure to save Shroud of Saints.


Credits: Original strategy by Minato Namikaze (CotC)

This looks familiar lol. For phase 6 try having healer for OT running to center and OT using cover (use a macro, it helps alot) then popped HG and use flash a few times on the 4 soldier/knights til HG runs out. During this time a caster would use the AOE LB on the group. Then OT will have to start kiting and I would suggest using Tempered Will to nullify the draw in effect for a few seconds. He can then pop all his CDs while kiting and if he gets drawn in use Flash or Circle of Scorn. Make sure to mark the soldier/knight from phase 5 as 1 and 2 since OT will have most hate on these two and it will be less likely for anyone to pull it off him.

My group uses this method and we usually 1-shot Turn 4.

Ah, yes! It's your strategy after all…I guess I should add that to notes to give proper credit. Thanks for the input…we'll need to get a few of our members more geared up, but we'll definitely give this a try.