Final Showdown: Manaforge Omega Leaderboard
The Race to World First (RWF) for Manaforge Omega—the concluding raid of the The War Within expansion—culminated in another legendary, high-pull battle between the two global giants. Team Liquid ultimately claimed the crown, but the margins over their rivals were paper-thin.
Final World Rankings: Manaforge Omega (August 2025)
|
Rank |
Guild |
Region |
Final Progress |
Key Metric |
|
1 |
Liquid |
US |
8/8 Mythic (WF) |
Killed Dimensius, the All-Devouring after a grueling 385 pulls. |
|
2 |
Echo |
EU |
8/8 Mythic (W2) |
Reached an agonizing 0.31% health on Dimensius before Liquid’s kill. Finished after 371 pulls. |
|
3 |
Method |
EU |
8/8 Mythic (W3) |
Secured third place, demonstrating consistency across the tier. |
The Wall: Dimensius, The All-Devouring
While the penultimate boss, Nexus-King Salhadaar, posed a significant challenge, the final encounter with Dimensius, the All-Devouring, was the true proving ground.
- Extreme Pull Counts: The final boss required over 380 pulls from the winning guild, highlighting the complexity and unforgiving tuning of the three-phase fight, demanding unparalleled execution over sustained effort.
- Progression Gate: Nexus-King Salhadaar, the seventh boss, acted as a major progression gate, forcing teams to perfect complex split-tank mechanics and razor-thin DPS checks before earning their shot at Dimensius.
Cutting-Edge Tactics and Strategy
The RWF in Manaforge Omega was defined by endurance and high-level logistical management, emphasizing preparation both outside and within the raid instance.
Key Tactical Lessons:
- Logistical Mastery (Split Runs): Success hinged on efficient Split Runs, where guilds ran Heroic and Normal difficulties dozens of times with alternate characters. This farmed gear was then funneled to the main raiders, providing the non-negotiable gear advantage needed for the final Mythic push.
- Near-Perfect Execution: The photo-finish nature of the Dimensius kill (Echo reaching 0.31% on one pull) underscored that victory was determined by a microscopic difference in execution, damage optimization, and cooldown usage on the single kill pull.
- Endurance Raiding: Given the high pull counts and the length of the race, the primary factor was the raiders’ ability to maintain focus, health, and morale over sustained 16+ hour raiding days.