Cassian the Hollow
Zone 5 boss - the mortal man who betrayed a goddess, now an empty vessel guarding the Hall of Fallen.
"Cassian was the man Alassa loved. The man who betrayed her. The man she destroyed. Now he guards her door-empty, obedient, and absolutely lethal. There's a poem in there somewhere. A very dark poem."
- War Council Briefing
Cassian is the fifth and final Dominion General, ruler of the Hall of Fallen. Once a mortal general who captured a goddess's heart, he betrayed Alassa's love-and she tore his heart from his chest. What remains is an empty vessel, filled with the Anguish Stone's power and bound to eternal service.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | Hall of Fallen | Shattered fragments of the Eterna Citadel |
| Type | Dominion Boss (Raid) | Hollow Vessel - requires raid party |
| Damage | Physical | Precise martial attacks and emptiness |
| Defenses | Very High Phys / High Magic | Extremely durable |
Origin
Cassian was a mortal man-a charismatic army general who captured Alassa's heart. Their love was genuine, passionate, and doomed. When Alassa discovered his betrayal with a servant, her heartbreak became rage. She killed the servant and her family, then tore Cassian's heart from his chest-not killing him, but removing his capacity to feel anything.
Cassian wandered the world as a hollow shell-alive but empty, unable to feel love, hate, fear, or hope. When the Anguish Stone's corruption spread, it found his emptiness and filled it with power. He became Alassa's strongest general-bound to the final gate by whatever trace of their old bond still lingers.
Note
Some believe that if Cassian could be restored-if his heart could be returned-he might be turned against Alassa. This theory assumes he would want to turn, which assumes he can want anything at all.
Dominion Boss Statistics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | ~6,000,000 (scales with party size) |
| Damage | Physical |
| Physical Defense | Very High |
| Magic Resistance | High |
| Party Size | 4-6 players |
Boss Abilities
| Ability | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Strike | Single | 400 Physical damage, unblockable |
| Shadow Slash | Cone | 300 Physical damage frontal |
| Empty Memory | CC | 3s stun |
Passive:
- Heart of Nothing - Aura: -40% healing received within 12m
Strategy
Recommended Party Composition
| Class | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Paladin | 1-2 | Tank - Evasion builds, counter awareness |
| Cleric | 1-2 | Healer - Burst healing, timing coordination |
| Warrior/Ranger/Mage | 2-3 | DPS - Balanced damage |
Key Tactics
- Avoid Shadow Slash - Tanks position Cassian away from group
- Heal in Bursts - Heart of Nothing reduces healing by 40%
- Dispel Empty Memory -
Purify stunned allies quickly - Tank Cooldowns - Perfect Strike is unblockable, use defensive cooldowns
Common Mistakes
- Standing in Shadow Slash cone
- Trying to sustain through Heart of Nothing (use burst heals)
- Ignoring Empty Memory stuns (cleanse quickly)
- Tank not using defensives for Perfect Strike
Boss Rewards
| Reward | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
 Ring of Cassian | Accessory | T5 Ring with balanced stats |
 Hand of Forgemaster | Material | Upgrades Standard to Prestige quality |
 Gem of Anguish x5 | Gem | Offensive gem (Attack, Crit, Speed) |
| Hall Conqueror | Achievement | Unlocks Throne of Ruin |
Explore the Hall
Note
For detailed information about creatures and mini-bosses in this zone, see:
What Lies Beyond
Past Cassian stands the Throne of Ruin-Alassa's palace, the corrupted Eterna Citadel. There, bearing the full power of the Anguish Stone, she awaits those brave or foolish enough to challenge her.
The Final Confrontation
Defeating Cassian does not end the war. It only opens the door to the true battle. Alassa-connected to the Dark Titan's will, wielding the Anguish Stone's full power-awaits. The final war has just begun.
Quotes
"I remember her. I remember... something. It doesn't matter. Nothing matters. You will not pass. That is all I know. That is all I am."
"Cassian was the best swordsman of his generation. The Anguish didn't make him stronger-it just removed everything that held him back. Fear. Mercy. Doubt. What remains is perfect. And perfectly horrifying."
Marael