Severed is the second Quest in Act 6 Chapter 2: Guidance, and was released on June 12, 2019.
It contains 10 paths and has 7 Opponents per path. Backblast is the unique Global Node for this Quest.
The Quest originally contained 4 gates requiring 2x 5-Star Skill, 2x 5-Star Science, 2x 5-Star Mystic, and 2x 6-Star Champions respectively; these gates were removed on June 8, 2022 as part of the Act 6 updates.
It is preceded by 6.2.1: Power's Purpose and succeeded by 6.2.3: Headstrong.
Nodes[]
Global 
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| Name | Effect(s) |
|---|---|
| Backblast | The Attacker's Critical Damage is doubled, however if damage from a critical hit exceeds 5% of the Defenders max health or the Attacker lands 4 or more guaranteed crits throughout the fight, the Attacker suffers from an Incinerate Debuff dealing damage equal to their last crit over 5 seconds. |
| WARNING | A third Special Attack has been activated! |
| Attack | +100% Attack |
| Health | +500% Health |
Mini Boss A: Havok []
Local 
| Name | Effect(s) |
|---|---|
| Health | +25% Health |
| Crumbling Armor | If the Attacker hasn't landed a hit in 6 seconds they receive an Armor Break Debuff, reducing their Armor by 250. If an Armor Break is active on the Attacker when they trigger an Armor Up Buff, an additional Armor Break Debuff is triggered. Landing a hit removes an Armor Break and resets the timer. |
| Improved Power Gain | Increases all Power this Defender receives from Power Gain Effects by 50%. |
| Enhanced Energy Attacks | Energy Attacks inflict 40% more damage. |
Mini Boss B: Emma Frost []
Local
| Name | Effect(s) |
|---|---|
| Health | +25% Health |
| Limber | Each time the Defender receives a Stun Debuff, they reduce the Duration of further Stun Debuffs by 0.20 seconds. |
| Feats of Power | When above 1 Bar of Power, gain a Fury Buff. When above 2 Bars of Power, gain a Precision Buff. When at 3 Bars of Power, gain a Cruelty Buff. |
| Kinetic Transference - 3 | Blocked attacks cause the Defender to gain 10% Power. If the Blocked attack dealt 0 damage, the amount of Power gained is doubled. |
Boss: Mister Sinister []
Local
| Name | Effect(s) |
|---|---|
| Attack | +50% Attack |
| Health | +200% Health |
| Prey on the Weak - 4 | The Defender gains 5% of their Max Power each time a Buff is Nullified, expires, or is removed off the Attacker. |
| Genetic Perfection | Mister Sinister begins the fight with 3 random Passive Effects from his Signature Ability. |
| Caustic Temper | The Defender has a 50% chance to inflict Poison when struck, dealing for 15% of the Attacker's Max Health over 10 seconds. Additionally, if the Attacker has no active Fury Buffs, the Defender takes 90% less damage. |
Dialogue[]
Doctor Strange: Ah, freedom... it has been some time. And are you all to thank for this?
Carina: Well, the Summoner did all the heavy lifting, but I picked the adventure! I'm Carina Tivan, nice to meet you! Doctor Strange: Oh, I'm very familiar with you. Doctor Stephen Strange. A pleasure to see you up and about, Carina.
Ægon: Who are you speaking to, Carina? Carina: The Doc! He's right there! Ægon: Hmmm. It would seem your powers give you sight beyond sight. Doctor Strange: Correct, you can commune with my astral form, but the others cannot. Minus the Summoner, of course. Hello, Summoner!
- Transmission #1 - Upon starting the Quest
Carina: Well I don't like to brag, but...
The Collector: She is not the only one, Doctor. Her power has given her many enemies. Exercise caution with what you teach her. Doctor Strange: Forgive me if I have greater vision for her potential than you do, Collector. Doctor Strange: I believe we can find positive ways to channel her unique relationship with ISO-8.
- Transmission #2
Doctor Strange: Much of what drives the ISO-Spell that possesses some people here is driven by ISO-8's connection to their own energy flow. Doctor Strange: It is possible that you could reverse the process by reversing how ISO-8 interacts with their spiritual nexus. Carina: Ooh... that'd be a great way to stop some of these random attacks!
Captain Marvel: You understood that? Sounded like nonsense to me.
The Grandmaster: Watch your step, Carina. The mind is a very risky thing to toy with. The Grandmaster: And, perhaps more importantly, it goes against the spirit of the Contest! Carina: Oh come on uncle, you won't miss one fighter from the pool!
- Transmission #3
Carina: Hmmm... how about this guy.
Mister Sinister: I SUBMIT TO THE CONTEST! Carina: Not for long you don't! Mister Sinister: Wh... what is... who... Mister Sinister: RAAAAAAAAAAGH! Carina: Oh. Oh no. That's not supposed to-- Ægon: Summoner, with me!
- Transmission #4 - Before fighting Mister Sinister