How to Defeat The Mysterious Malves: Raven 2 Chapter 18-9 Boss Guide

What’s up, mga boss! If you’re stuck on the final boss of Chapter 18-9, The Mysterious Malves, you’re not alone. This boss is notoriously tough—hitting hard and having a massive health pool. To overcome this, some players choose to buy Raven 2 Crystal to quickly upgrade their gear, as the reward for clearing this quest is an Epic or Heroic Ring with excellent Accuracy and Attack stats, crucial for character progression.

Here’s a step-by-step strategy guide based on my successful clear. At the time, my stats were:

Attack: ~145

Defense: ~185

Accuracy: ~230

1. Preparation is Key

Consumables: Use all available attack and defense potions before entering.

Healing: Standard HP potions (recovering 40 HP per tick) are essential. For players willing to spend, the Bless Potion from the Diamond Shop (instantly heals 5% of total HP) is a game-changer for sustain, especially if you have spare Diamonds or a subscription discount.

2. The Boss’s Attack Pattern

The Mysterious Malves has three main skills:

AoE Slam: An immediate area-of-effect attack used at the start of the fight.

Jump/Spike Attack: The boss leaps or summons spikes.

Stationary AoE: A powerful area attack where the boss doesn’t move.

The core pattern is a cycle of: Three Basic Attacks → One Skill. However, sometimes the boss will chain two skills back-to-back (like a jump followed immediately by the stationary AoE).

3. Step-by-Step Battle Strategy

Phase 1: The Opening

Do NOT rush in immediately. The boss will start with its AoE Slam. Wait at a distance until the first skill is done.

Phase 2: The Core Loop

Count the Basics: After a skill, move in and let the boss perform its three consecutive basic attacks. Count them: One... Two... Three...

Dodge the Skill: Immediately after the third basic attack, dodge to the side (not just backwards). Sidestepping is safer for avoiding the Jump/Spike and AoE skill that follows.

Repeat: Re-engage, count the next three basics, and dodge again. This is the fundamental loop.

Phase 3: Managing Your Health

This is a battle of attrition. The boss has significantly more health.

Use the "Dual Skill" Window: When the boss uses two skills in a row (e.g., Jump then AoE), use that extended time to run away, create distance, and let your HP potions tick. This recovery period is vital.

Never facetank all damage. Even with decent stats, the boss’s skills will whittle you down quickly. Prioritize dodging over dealing damage if your health is critical.

Phase 4: The NPCs (A Warning)

The NPCs (Trevor, Gilbert) in this fight are not useful. Unlike in previous dungeons, they will not tank the boss. If you run, they run with you. Do not rely on them. Focus solely on your own positioning and the boss's pattern.

4. Key Tips for Success

Patience Over Greed: Landing your own attacks is secondary to surviving. Stick to the "3 Basics → Dodge" rule.

Map Awareness: Keep an eye on the clock. You have less than 8 minutes, but that’s plenty if you stay disciplined.

Recovery is Part of the Strategy: Don’t be afraid to spend 10-15 seconds just running and healing if your HP is low. A dead DPS does zero damage.

Final Push: When the boss is below 25% health, stay calm. Maintain the pattern. One mistake can lead to a last-second choke.

Summary: The Fight in a Nutshell

“Count to three, dodge to the side, heal when you can, and never stop moving.”

This fight tests your patience and pattern recognition more than your raw stats. By mastering this dodge-and-heal rhythm, you will eventually wear down The Mysterious Malves and claim your powerful Epic Ring.

Good luck, mga boss! Stay safe and keep grinding. If your grind ever needs a boost, remember that Raven 2 Crystal for sale is available from trusted sellers like MMOEXP to help you progress