Ok. So I've seen a lot of Skolas Guides already circulating. Unfortunately they are not stating the "easiest way". I'm not going to explain the poison, dismantling mines, or basics like that. I'm just going to point out the Easiest and fastest method. (Killing Skolas and only having to worry about 1 set of mines.)
I have killed Skolas at LEAST 6 times minimum every single week since HOW dropped, so this is purely from experience. (I play all the endgame material on my girlfriend's account too) that's at least 84 Skolas Completions between the two accounts.
You DO NOT need a titan, hunter, or warlock, you DO NOT need a Gjallarhorn, any mix of classes or rocket launchers will do. Weapons and Blessing do help, invisibly does help, self res does help. So does gjallarhorn, but nothing is a necessity. Any 34 that can communicate is all that is needed. (I've even killed Skolas with 2 33s that have never done it. Communication is key)
0. Eat a heavy synth (yum)
1. Run out to the left
2. Kill Servitor
3. Burn Skolas with your rockets until he gets to close
4. Run to the right ledge and kill Second Servitor
5. Burn Skolas again. (If you don't break the bonds, kill another Servitor and Keep hitting on Skolas until you break the bonds.)
(SKOLAS HEALTH 70%) *Bonds Broken (Skolas life Between ,/K)
6. Poison... Just kill Adds! (Rotate if needed, always try to stay on the opposite side of Skolas.)
7. Once all adds are clear you should be able to eat another synth.
**Do not shoot anymore rockets!
8. Shoot Skolas with primaries/secondaries only!
9. If adds start pouring out focus all fire on adds.
10. Repeat 8, 9 until the first set of "Dismantle Mines" hits.
(SKOLAS HEALTH 50%) *Dismantle Mines (Skolas life Under A in Skolas)
11. Once the first set of mines are clear, just focus on adds, rotating when needed.
12. By this time everyone should have max rockets and adds cleared.
13. Now just focus primaries/secondaries at Skolas. (*no rockets yet)
*depending on his health, if adds start pouring out before the second set of "Dismantle mines" happens stop shooting Skolas and focus on the adds again.
14. Now that the adds are clear, by this time you should all have Maxed rockets and maybe even a heavy synth ready.
15. Focus fire (primaries/secondaries only) until second "Dismantle Mines" comes up again.
(SKOLAS HEALTH 25%) (Skolas life Between S/K)
16. Soon as you hear "Dismantle Mines" - here is where the Rockets come in. Burn him, and burn him hard, eat a synth if needed. (You have 10 seconds before the first mine spawns)
17. You have now killed Skolas before the second set of mines spawn.
*Dismantle second set of mines in peace.
18. Claim your rewards
Key here is for *everyone to have Maxed rockets and maybe even a synth ready before the Second set of mines are called out. Shooting him with primaries and secondaries until he calls out the second set will ensure you have enough rockets to kill him before the mines start to spawn.
TIPS
*Always clear adds, make it a priority.
*Only shoot rockets after bonds are broken if you are sure you'll have 7 when he hits 25% health (ammo pack on the ground...).
*If your going to die, try to die as close to the edge of the arena if possible, for an easier revive.
*Stick together as a group & Pay attention to the poison; the only one that should split up from the group would be the one who just [i]passed[/i] the poison.
*Rotate alot, always try to stay on the opposite side of Skolas.
https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/130935586/0/0
**FUN FACT (Skolas when Solar Burn with Gally)
- 10-12 Gallys to Break Bonds
- 36-38 Total Gallys for Skolas @ Full Health to Death
Good luck!
EDIT: Added a few more notes.
EDIT 2: Few More Notes
EDIT 3: Typo
EDIT 4: Changed Title
*Thanks for all the Likes, if this benefited you in any way, please Bump it.
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I've never beaten Skolas. Can someone help me?
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Got only a couple hours left
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Anyone wanna do Skolas. MSG me Xbox One. Same Gt. 34 warlock 169 Light. Just need to switch weapons.
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Bump for my triumphs. I need this. I'm on xbox one. Beta player.
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1 OdpowiedźBump 4 anyone who still yet to beat this.
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It sounds good. I tried to do it today because I got a random invite. I decided to do it and ended up trying to carry two lvl 34s. They both didn't fire a single shot. I left and got like 500 more invites.
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Explained a very similar strategy to my wife and her fireteam, none had done Skolas before. They wiped once due to some horrific lag, but kiled him in no time the second run.
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3 OdpowiedziWhat about when Small Arms is active? We've found it just beneficial to use powerful Primaries to burn him down. Rockets just seem so worthless when that modifier is active. How much of a damage reduction does secondary and heavies receive during SA anyways?
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Better to play it safe and have one go for mines, preferably hunter while other two burn skolas. Sucks to miss mine at end.
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Also very helpful for when u have mines give the poison to a self res warlock and let him die
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3 OdpowiedziEdytowany przez użytkownika MaquinaRara: 8/25/2015 12:51:47 AMAdditional comments: 1.-If you are going to die: a) Try to die as close as your friends as possible, b) Die with the poison c) Or die in a easy to access area. 2.- Equip boots that grants more heavy ammo, 1 or 2 more rockets might help in times of need. 3.- The adds are top priority, they will interfere with mines dismantling and rotations. 4.- Shotguns are extremelly effective for the bond servitors and captains. 5.- Do not plan your strategy around the modifiers, extra bit damage granted by airborne might seem alright, but you are risking getting hit more for example. 6.- Stay away from the enemies at all times, if you can´t, refeer to point 4. 7.- Countdown your poison counter. Let your allies know your status at 10 seconds (or more if you need to). 8.- Choose your class wisely, Golden gun with Nighthawk is very powerful, but never underestimate the power of going invisible to go and dismantle a mine, same with the defender and the self rez warloc. 9.- Announce your supers, specially if you use a defender titan. Also to address light orbs. 10.- Don´t stress yourselves and play the game.
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It's funny to hear people complain about how hard Skolas is but if you break it down and have good communication the fight is a breeze. Usually if they complain and you ask what was your plan the reply usually is "we just try to burn him". Well its pretty simple, strategy and communication work every time. Well written guide. If people can't take the time to read it they shouldn't have an excuse on why they can't beat Skolas.
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2 OdpowiedziEdytowany przez użytkownika Sigma: 9/6/2015 3:39:40 AM[b] [/b]
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Thanks I might be able to do Skolas now...
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