Biast
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Notorious Monster |
| Zone | Level | Drops | Steal | Spawns | Notes |
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| Xarcabard | 70 |
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| 1 | A, H, HP ~19,000 HP ??? MP |
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Notes
- Lottery Spawn every 21-39 hours from last death or maintenance, shortly after a Shadow Dragon is killed (after the body disappears). Will spawn precisely where the Shadow Dragon died.
- Uses Thornsong, Wind Breath, Heavy Stomp, Body Slam, and Petro Eyes (Dragon special attacks) and has an Additional Effect of Terror on normal attacks.
- Is able to intimidate players. This effect is exceptionally strong.
- Can be defeated by a party of four characters at level 70; Soloable by various jobs at level 75; and by Summoner at level 70.
(see testimonials)
Historical Background
Biast (also spelled Bèist) is Gaelic for "beast" or "monster".
Piast (less commonly spelled Biast) in Irish folklore was a monstrous serpent found in lakes. In modern cryptozoology, Piast is believed to be a 40 foot long serpent found in Lough Ree in Ireland.

