Guild Wars 2

I’ve researched multiple videos and all of them say Nochtli does 3 jumps… except she does 4 now. Not to mention it seems that each one is timed utterly differently on the 4th so it’s only by sheer chance you miss getting hit by it. Now Nochtli is hard already so this “bug” is only making it more difficult for us scrappers that can’t get groups to help and either solo or get lucky with one other person. I know you “pros” will say I am complaining, and yeah I kinda am.. Because I’m really good at JPs and dodging and stuff yet skills don’t have any effect when it comes to stability or elsewise. I’m happy for you if you can solo her.. the rest of us cannot. This is supposed to be casual but she is the most difficult veteran I have faced. (When applied with achievement requirements) PLEASE FIX THIS!!

I’m having a little trouble understanding what you think the bug is. The achievement was designed to be especially challenging, not a “casual” one. If you want to do it “legit,” then there are a couple of techniques:

• Perma blinds (not something every profession can do).
• Stability and mobility skills; save them for when you really need them.
• Learn her tells. The orangey-color on the group is extremely helpful, but you can also read her animations.

If you just want the achievement, there are two cheesy methods:

• Wait on the last pillar until she’s nearly dead. Then assisted-leap and get in a couple of hits.
• Join a group with a thief (or two) who can keep her blinded throughout the event.

Good luck.

I’ve only been there from the beginning of the fight a couple times, but I’m pretty sure she does both three and four. I think the first time is three and the second is four, but I’m not sure of that, and I’m really not sure of how the fight progresses from there. And yes, the fourth jump (and maybe the third as well?) are timed differently—you need to jump earlier. But hey, you’ve learned that now! That’s what experience is for! Sounds like the fight’s working just fine.

Anyway, I get that it can be frustrating, but I honestly think it’s good for the game to have encounters (even an achievement, in this case!) that you have to learn and practice, and maybe even that not everybody can complete.

Above 50%, she does three jumps.
Below 50%, she does four.

Ah, that makes much more sense. Thanks!