Valakas, the Ancient Dragon of Fire, is one of the most intimidating and punishing raid bosses in L2M Diamonds. His devastating flame mechanics, strict DPS checks, and overwhelming AoE patterns make him a true endgame challenge—especially for players attempting the encounter for the first time.

This guide breaks down everything you need to defeat Valakas, including preparation, team composition, mechanics, counter-strategies, and important loot rewards.

1. Preparation Phase – What You MUST Do Before Entering the Raid

Valakas punishes unprepared players. Proper prep is half the battle.

Gear Requirements

High Fire Resistance (FR) gear

Aim for minimum 300+ Fire Resistance, ideally higher for front-line classes.

Tier 3 or higher weapons recommended

DPS checks are strict—weak gear makes the fight significantly harder.

High-grade jewels to reduce burst damage from flame breaths.

Consumables You Need

Bring:

Fire Resistance potions

HP regeneration potions

Long-duration defensive elixirs

Resurrection scrolls (Raid leads often require them)

Party Structure

The ideal raid team should include:

Stable main tank with max FR

2–3 secondary tanks/off-tanks

3–5 healers depending on group strength

High burst DPS (Rogues, Bow users, Nukers)

1–2 support buffers (Critical)

A coordinated team performs far better than a random pickup group.

2. Understanding Valakas’ Attack Pattern

Valakas’ attacks follow a predictable but punishing rotation. Learning these is essential.

Flame Breath (Frontal AoE)

Wide cone-shaped blast

Instant kill for low-FR players

Tanks must always face him away from the raid.

Meteor Fall

Random-target AoE explosions across the arena

Deals extremely heavy fire damage

Spread out to minimize group wipes.

Tail Swipe

Rear cone attack

One-shots squishy DPS

Never stand behind Valakas.

Rage Phase (HP < 30%)

Triple flame breath in rapid succession

Continuous lava eruptions on the floor

Heavy raid-wide burn damage

This is the hardest part of the encounter.

3. Step-by-Step Strategy to Defeat Valakas

Step 1 — Tank Positioning

The tank must:

Pull Valakas toward a wall

Face him away from the raid at all times

Hold aggro by maximizing mitigation and threat skills

Poor tanking wipes the raid instantly.

Step 2 — DPS Formation and Safe Zones

All DPS should:

Stay on the sides, near the mid-range zones

Keep distance between players to avoid chain AoE explosions

Avoid moving behind the boss at all costs

Maintaining formation prevents chaos.

Step 3 — Handling Meteor Fall

When meteors begin:

Spread 5–6 meters apart

Use defensive cooldowns

Healers must prioritize shields and group heals

Meteor overlap is a major cause of wipes.

Step 4 — Healer and Support Duties

Healers must:

Keep HoTs rolling at all times

Cleanse burn effects

Shield tanks during flame breath

Save big cooldowns for the final phase

Supports should:

Maintain DPS buffs

Debuff Valakas’ defenses

Assist with emergency heals if needed

Step 5 — Final Rage Phase Execution

At 30% HP, the fight becomes brutal.

Key actions:

Tanks must rotate cooldowns

Healers spam heal over time + burst heals

DPS must maximize damage without breaking formation

Everyone must avoid lava zones on the ground

If your DPS isn’t high enough, Valakas will overwhelm the group with unavoidable flame damage.

4. Recommended Classes for the Fight

Best Tanks

Guardian

Knight

Paladin

(High FR tanks thrive)

Best DPS

Ranger

Assassin

Archmage

(Ranged DPS have advantage due to AoE spacing)

Best Support/Healers

Bishop

Prophet

Mystic

Balanced team composition is essential.

5. Valakas Rewards – Why This Fight Is Worth It

Defeating Valakas offers some of the best loot available in Lineage 2M:

Possible Rewards:

Valakas Necklace (top-tier necklace in game)

Dragon Weapons

Epic-grade armor patterns

Rare crafting materials

High-value tradable loot

The Valakas Necklace, in particular, is a massive upgrade for DPS and cheap L2M Diamonds.

Final Tips for Success

Coordinate positioning—most wipes come from formation errors.

Stack fire resistance as much as possible.

Bring an organized group—random parties rarely succeed.

Save burst damage for the Rage Phase.

Practice makes perfect; the fight gets easier after a few runs.