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'''Level Range:''' 70+

'''Party Size:''' 2+

'''Time Limit:''' 4 hours

'''Cooldown:''' 3 days

'''Entrance:''' Yggdrasil Dungeon (nyd_dun02 100, 201)

'''Instance Maps:'''
* 1@nyd (Floor 1)
* 2@nyd (Floor 2)

'''Boss:'''
* Nidhoggur's Shadow (MVP)

'''Notable Drops:'''
* Nidhoggur's Shadow Card
* Yggdrasil equipment
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'''Nydhogg's Nest''' (also spelled '''Nidhoggur's Nest''') is an advanced instance located in the depths beneath Yggdrasil, the World Tree. Players venture into the dragon's lair to face '''Nidhoggur's Shadow''', a manifestation of the ancient dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil. The instance features unique color-based mechanics during the boss fight.

== Overview ==

In Norse mythology, Nidhoggr is a dragon that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree. In Ragnarok Online, the Laphine expedition has discovered the dragon's nest deep beneath the tree, where Nidhoggur's Shadow threatens to corrupt the roots.

Players must prove themselves as "servants of the Guardian" to gain entry, then navigate the treacherous nest to confront the shadow dragon.

== Quick Info ==

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| '''Level Requirement''' || 70+ || '''Cooldown''' || 3 days
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| '''Party Size''' || 2-12 players || '''Time Limit''' || 4 hours
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| '''Location''' || Yggdrasil Dungeon || '''Instance Maps''' || 1@nyd, 2@nyd
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== Requirements ==

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| '''Level''' || Base Level 70+
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| '''Party''' || Minimum 2 members required
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| '''Prerequisites''' || Complete the Yggdrasil/Splendide expedition quest chain to learn "Guardian's Spell"
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== How to Access ==

# Complete the Splendide expedition quests until you learn "Guardian's Spell."
# Travel to '''Yggdrasil Dungeon Level 2''' (nyd_dun02).
# Find the '''Yggdrasil Gatekeeper''' at (100, 201).
# When prompted, speak the password: "Guardian's spell"
# As party leader, request to enter Nidhoggur's Nest.

{{Quote|In the name of Yggdrasiliad, I will accept you as a servant of the Guardian.|Yggdrasil Gatekeeper}}

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== Instance Walkthrough ==

=== Floor 1 (1@nyd) ===

The first floor is a gauntlet of dragon-related monsters:

# Enter the nest and navigate through the tunnels.
# Face waves of monsters including:
#* {{Monster|2015|Dark Pinguicula}}
#* {{Monster|2014|Pinguicula}}
#* Various dragon-type enemies
# Clear the monsters to unlock progression to Floor 2.

=== Floor 2 (2@nyd) ===

# Progress deeper into the nest.
# Nidhoggur's Shadow announces its presence:

{{Quote|No more... I can't stand this anymore... I need the World Tree Yggdrasil's powers...|Nidhoggur's Shadow}}

# Navigate to the boss arena.

=== Boss Battle: Nidhoggur's Shadow ===

'''Nidhoggur's Shadow''' (ID: 2022) is a powerful dragon MVP with unique mechanics:

==== Color Phase Mechanic ====

Every 3 minutes, the boss teleports all players to one of four colored zones:

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| '''Red''' || "In this chaos... your blood is just what I need." || Fire damage zone
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| '''White''' || "I will freeze every last drop of your blood." || Ice damage zone
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| '''Yellow''' || "Sleep for eternity in an empty illusion." || Illusion effects
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| '''Green''' || "I'll let you enjoy the pain of dying slowly." || Poison damage zone
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==== Strategy ====

* Watch for the boss's announcements to know which color is coming.
* Each colored zone has different elemental damage.
* Bring appropriate elemental resistance.
* Coordinate with your party to survive the phase transitions.

{{Quote|I will devour all of you... you and the World Tree Yggdrasil.|Nidhoggur's Shadow}}

=== Completion ===

After defeating Nidhoggur's Shadow:

{{Quote|World Tree Yggdrasil's guardian... his powers are disappearing...|Nidhoggur's Shadow}}

# The '''World Tree Yggdrasil''' NPC appears.
# Speak to it for completion rewards.
# Exit the instance.

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== Monsters ==

=== Floor 1 ===

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| {{Monster|2014|Pinguicula}} || Plant monster
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| {{Monster|2015|Dark Pinguicula}} || Dark variant, respawns
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| Various Dragons || Dragon-type enemies
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=== Floor 2 ===

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| {{Monster|2022|Nidhoggur's Shadow}} || '''MVP Boss''' - Color phase mechanics
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== Rewards ==

=== Boss Drops ===

'''Nidhoggur's Shadow''' can drop:
* Nidhoggur's Shadow Card
* Shadow Staff [2]
* Nidhoggur's Garb [1]
* Various high-level equipment
* Yggdrasil materials

=== Quest Rewards ===

Completion of the instance provides:
* Experience rewards
* Access to Yggdrasil-related content

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== NPCs ==

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| Yggdrasil Gatekeeper || nyd_dun02 (100, 201) || Instance creation
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| World Tree Yggdrasil || 2@nyd || Completion NPC
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== Quests ==

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| 3135 || - || Cooldown tracker (3 days)
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| 3136 || - || Play time tracker (4 hours)
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== Lore ==

In Norse mythology, '''Nidhoggr''' (also Níðhöggr) is a dragon/serpent that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree:
* Nidhoggr represents chaos and destruction
* It lives in Niflheim, the realm of the dead
* It gnaws at the root that extends over Niflheim
* At Ragnarök, Nidhoggr is said to fly forth

In Ragnarok Online:
* The Laphine discovered Nidhoggur's presence beneath Yggdrasil
* Nidhoggur's Shadow is a manifestation of the dragon's power
* Defeating it helps stabilize the World Tree's roots
* The dragon's power is linked to dark and elemental forces

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== Tips ==

* '''Complete prerequisites''' - You need the Splendide questline for access.
* '''Learn the color phases''' - Each has different elemental damage.
* '''Bring elemental resistance''' - Fire, Ice, and Poison resist all help.
* '''3-day cooldown''' - Plan your runs accordingly.
* '''4-hour time limit''' - Usually plenty for completion.
* '''Coordinate teleports''' - The party-wide teleport can be disorienting.

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== See Also ==

* [[Instances]] — Instance directory
* [[Yggdrasil]] — World Tree information
* [[Splendide]] — Quest chain location
* [[Endless_Tower|Endless Tower]] — Another advanced instance

[[Category:Instances]]
[[Category:Advanced Instances]]
[[Category:MVP Instances]]
[[Category:Yggdrasil]]

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