MMOexp Lineage 2M: Slaying Antharas with Shadowstrike

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Lineage 2M, NCSoft’s expansive mobile MMORPG, offers players a 
rich world full of sprawling dungeons, massive PvP conflicts, and 
terrifying world bosses. One of the most legendary foes in the 
game is Antharas, the Earth Dragon. In "Shadowstrike of the 
Antharas Awakening," players must prepare to face this titanic 
creature while mastering one of the game’s most lethal 
rogue-style abilities — Shadowstrike. This guide walks you 
through building for Shadowstrike and defeating Antharas in his 
awakened form.

Understanding the Shadowstrike Skill
Shadowstrike is a high-damage assassination ability used 
primarily by dagger-wielding classes such as Treasure Hunter or 
Abyss Walker. It’s designed for quick burst damage and mobility, 
ideal for both PvE boss fights and PvP ambushes.

Skill Traits:
Type: Active Melee Skill

Effect: Deals massive critical damage from stealth or behind the 
target

Bonus: Increased crit rate and chance to ignore defense

Cooldown: Moderate (requires precise timing)

Shadowstrike excels when combined with speed boosts, evasion, and 
stealth mechanics, allowing you to slip past guards or raid 
bosses’ AoEs for pinpoint lethal strikes.

Building the Shadowstrike Assassin
To maximize Shadowstrike’s potential, you need to optimize your 
character for speed, precision, and critical output.

Class Path
Start: Rogue

Advanced: Treasure Hunter / Abyss Walker

Specialization: Choose abilities that boost crit rate, evasion, 
and stealth duration.

Key Stats to Prioritize:
DEX (Dexterity): Increases accuracy and evasion

STR (Strength): Boosts melee damage and critical power

AGI (Agility): Reduces cooldowns and increases attack speed

Recommended Gear:
Weapon: Dual Daggers or Enhanced Assassin’s Blade

Armor: Light armor sets with evasion, speed, and crit bonuses 
(e.g., Phantom Set)

Accessories: Crit rings, evasion earrings, and cooldown reduction 
pendants

Enchantments: Focus on crit rate, movement speed, and backstab 
damage

Preparing for the Antharas Awakening Raid
Antharas, the Earth Dragon, is one of the mightiest world bosses 
in Lineage 2M. He awakens periodically and requires a full 
alliance raid or a highly-coordinated party to bring down. His 
mechanics challenge even veteran players.

Entry Requirements:
Character level 55+ recommended

Gear enhancement level +6 or higher

Access to the Dragon Valley Cave – Core Chamber

Time-limited event participation (Antharas Awakening events are 
typically scheduled weekly)

Antharas Awakening Boss Mechanics
Antharas uses a combination of AoE earth magic, tail swipes, 
summons, and rage phases. Knowing his patterns is critical for 
survival.

Phase 1: Earth Shockwaves
Antharas uses wide-range ground slams.

Spread out to minimize damage stacking.

Melee DPS should flank the rear and sides.

Phase 2: Stone Summons
He summons golems to protect him.

DPS should quickly clear adds to avoid overwhelming support roles.

Shadowstrike users can burst down casters or healers among the 
mobs.

Phase 3: Rage Awakening
At 30% HP, Antharas becomes enraged.

Increased damage and faster attack patterns.

He uses Roar of Destruction, which can one-shot undergeared 
players.

Shadowstrike Strategy vs. Antharas
Using Shadowstrike effectively during the Antharas fight requires 
both timing and stealth mobility.

Before Combat:
Use stealth abilities to close the gap safely.

Coordinate with your tank to avoid aggroing Antharas prematurely.

Activate buffs and cooldown reduction potions.

During Combat:
Circle around to Antharas’ back and wait for a moment when he’s 
not performing AoEs.

Use Shadowstrike when your crit chance is boosted (via buffs or 
class passives).

After attacking, immediately disengage to avoid retaliation — use 
skills like Evasion Roll or Shadow Retreat.

Mob Control:
During the Stone Summons phase, switch targets and use 
Shadowstrike to snipe high-priority mobs (casters or healers).

Shadowstrike’s burst makes it ideal for deleting low-HP mobs 
instantly.

Team Coordination Tips
Assign Shadowstrike users to flank Antharas and handle rear-side 
DPS responsibilities.

Tanks must maintain threat while leaving the back clear for 
assassins to operate.

Healers should prioritize movement-based healing to support 
mobile DPS like Shadowstrikers.

Voice or in-game chat is essential to coordinate AoE avoidance 
and burst damage phases.

Loot and Rewards
Defeating Antharas offers high-end loot including:

Earth Dragon Jewelry (rare accessories)

Dragon Scale Fragments (used for crafting)

Unique Dagger Blueprints

Antharas Rune Crystals (enhance Earth-elemental resistances and 
skills)

Shadowstrike assassins especially benefit from the Antharas 
Cloak, which boosts critical damage from behind and improves 
stealth duration.

Final Thoughts
In Lineage 2M: Shadowstrike of the Antharas Awakening, mastering 
both a deadly assassin build and one of the game’s most dangerous 
bosses offers a uniquely satisfying experience. Shadowstrike 
brings high-risk, high-reward gameplay, and when paired with 
strategic movement and precision, it can turn the tide of the 
battle.

Antharas may be a colossal threat, but with the right build, 
smart tactics, and a well-prepared team, even the mightiest 
dragon can fall to the blade of a silent killer.

So sharpen your daggers, step from the shadows, and let the Earth 
Dragon feel the sting of your Shadowstrike.