Abaddon's Gate (mission)

Abaddon's Gate (Mission)
''This is a mission entry. For more information about the location see Abaddon's Gate (Location)''

Objectives
Destroy Abaddon.
 * Destroy the graven monoliths to power the chains of Abaddon.

Walkthrough
You start by walking down a red path and then a over a bridge to meet Abaddon. Right now the chains are intact and there are two Graven Monoliths by each of his arm chains and two in the middle (even though there are two chains there). Basically you have to kill the Graven Monoliths by each of his arm chains before killing the ones by his head - otherwise the ones by his head respawn. From time to time a Torment Claw will spawn near your location (they seem to spawn more frequently the farther away from Abaddon you stay). You should take the Torment Claws before attending to the Monoliths. It may be easiest to hit the right side first (his left arm's chain) and then proceed directly to the other side. After restoring the power to his arm chains, go for the center two Graven Monoliths. After you have restored power to all of the chains, Abaddon is forced towards you and is vulnerable to attack. Anyone in your party who has Lightbringer's Gaze should immediately cast it, and cast it again as soon as it's recharged. Abaddon stays vulnerable for approximately 20 seconds, so there's just enough time to get two casts of that skill off. After casting the first time, hit him with as much Health Degeneration as you can. Once he breaks free, the Graven Monoliths respawn and you must simply rinse, and repeat. Ignore the two by his head and rush to either one of the sides, then take out the other side, then go in for the two by his head last. Killing one of the Graven Monoliths by his head does not cause a respawn, so you can kill one before restoring his arm chains without a problem.

Short and sweet:
 * Kill the Graven Monoliths by his hands
 * Take out any Torment Claws that spawn (make this your top priority)
 * Kill the Graven Monoliths by his head
 * Hit him with everything you've got

Helpful Skills to Take
For all classes For a Warrior (to tank the Graven Monoliths) Monks Paragons
 * Lightbringer's Gaze (for Abaddon)
 * Sunspear Rebirth Signet
 * Any kind of Health Degeneration
 * Riposte
 * Deadly Riposte
 * Extinguish to remove the mass Dazing in this mission
 * Cautery Signet works decently for removing mass Daze as well, although it's on a 15 second recharge.

Secondary Monks
 * Light of Deliverance - a low cost, spammable party heal. Abaddon will happily knock a third of all members health in one shot. this is a good counter

Follow Up

 * Upon completion of this mission, players will be taken to the Throne of Secrets area to celebrate their victory as well as get access to special items and crafters. See the area article for details.