Explore the tomb complex on the quarantined Sith world of Athiss, including the opening sealed door, ray shield control, descent to the burial chamber and artifact collection after the Prophet of Vodal Kressh.
Mode and story notes: NO ordinary Story/Solo mode. Veteran manual entry level 15–80, Veteran Group Finder 17–80, Master Group Finder level 80; Master is tuned for level-80 groups. This is optional group content rather than a required Warrior story mission.
01
Use the correct elevator on Imperial Fleet
On VAIKEN SPACEDOCK, open the station map. Go to the WESTERN elevator and select DROPSHIP LAUNCH HANGAR. Do not use the NORTH elevator for Black Talon, or the Interfleet Transport taxi for the White Nova.
02
Find the named Flashpoint terminal
On the DROPSHIP LAUNCH HANGAR level, find the console for Athiss. Interact with it to accept the repeatable Flashpoint briefing. A Darth Malgus dialogue plays when you enter manually.
03
Choose Veteran unless prepared for Master
For normal progression choose VETERAN. This is a four-player instance without an ordinary STORY/SOLO mode. Master is for prepared level-80 groups, although manual entry may have a lower technical requirement.
04
Enter the colored doorway with your group
Use the instance door immediately near the terminal. In a premade group, every player should have the appropriate quest/mode and meet entry requirements.
05
Use Activity Finder when available
For a queued run, open ACTIVITY FINDER (three-person icon near minimap) → GROUP → VETERAN FLASHPOINTS → FILTER, select Athiss and JOIN QUEUE. Group Finder may omit introductory cutscenes. If this Flashpoint is absent from Finder, use the manual Fleet door instead.
02 · OBJECTIVE-BY-OBJECTIVE WALKTHROUGH
Where to go and what to click next
01
Enter the excavated tomb
After the hangar briefing, begin the ATHISS excavation route and follow the objective ENTER THE EXCAVATED TOMB. Use the active mission marker rather than the planet Galaxy Map.
02
Open the Sealed Door
Find the marked SEALED DOOR and interact with its BLUE CONTROL. If your group uses the Slicing elevator shortcut, rejoin anyone taking the normal route before combat.
03
Search for surviving explorers
Advance through the excavated corridors to SEARCH FOR THE SURVIVING EXPLORERS; clear any enemies guarding the junctions.
04
Defeat Professor Ley'arsha
When the boss marks a player with a PURPLE CIRCLE, that player moves away from allies. Avoid GREEN PUDDLES that remain on the floor after the attack.
05
Disable the Ray Shield
The next objective is DISABLE THE RAY SHIELD. Find and RIGHT-CLICK its nearby highlighted console; there is no need to backtrack to the initial sealed door.
06
Search for Vodal Kressh's tomb
Follow the new passage to SEARCH FOR THE TOMB OF VODAL KRESSH; optional Snarlroot plants can be picked with Bioanalysis and summoned from Mission Items.
07
Defeat the Beast of Vodal Kressh
Tank the beast with your BACK TO A WALL to control its knockback, then proceed when the burial-chamber objective appears.
08
Find the burial chamber
The objective changes to SEARCH FOR THE BURIAL CHAMBER. Keep following deeper tomb passages; in Master you may choose to activate the optional Ancient Offering first.
09
Defeat the Prophet of Vodal Kressh
During the fight, a random player is targeted by LIVING FIRE. Run away from RED MOVING FIRE; in Master difficulty cleanse CRUSHING AFFLICTION.
10
Collect Vodal Kressh's artifacts
After the final boss, the mission still requires COLLECT THE ARTIFACTS OF VODAL KRESSH. RIGHT-CLICK the highlighted archaeological object/chest before leaving the Flashpoint.
Optional activities: MASTER MODE bonus only: defeat 85 enemies → DISTURB THE ANCIENT OFFERINGS via glowing chest → defeat Ancient Abomination. Optional Slicing elevator and Bioanalysis Snarlroot can help but are not mandatory.
03 · COMBAT TROUBLESHOOTING
Boss mechanics without guessing
These descriptions cover the relevant objective, visual warning, controls and known failure points. Optional bosses are labeled and do not block the mandatory story.
By Imperial Dark Sector
ENCOUNTER 01 / 04
Professor Ley'arsha
Where: First major tomb chamber after the explorer search.
01
Spread for purple targeting
If a PURPLE CIRCLE surrounds you, move away from the group.
02
Move out of green ground hazards
The purple attack leaves GREEN GOOP. Step out and avoid dragging the puddle under allies.
03
Use group healing aids
Veteran heal stations are available during group fights when needed.
Stuck here? Green puddles remain after the purple circle disappears. Do not walk straight back to the boss through them.
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