In Baldur’s Gate 3, players encounter a lineup of enemies and bosses, some straightforward, others brutal. This guide explains where to locate the Phase Spider Matriarch and how to defeat it, focusing on strategies that work well for players in Canada and the United States.
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How to kill phase spiders in Baldur’s Gate 3
Phase spiders can pose serious threats, especially early in the game. The best approach often involves fire-based spells that damage their webbed traps. Set the web on fire, cause it to collapse, and then finish off the wounded spiders on the ground.
When a battle happens near an abyss, players can push spiders over the edge. Using repulsive magic like Thunder Wave can create an opening to gain the upper hand.
How to find the Phase Spider matriarch
The Matriarch calls Whispering Depths home. Access this area through the pit in the Infested Village. A map to reach this region is covered in the guide that explores the dark amethyst, in the section about Thai Necromancy.
Prepare for battle against the matriarch
Preparation before venturing into the spider queen’s nest makes a big difference:
- Equipping spider boots that protect against web effects helps reduce crowd-control issues during the fight.
- Ensuring the party can see in dim light is crucial. A team of elves, dwarves, or half-elves is ideal, or alternatively, cast illumination spells to brighten the area.
- Having area-of-effect spells ready is important for handling multiple small spiders at once.
Spider boots are found in the Whispering Depths, not far from the matriarch’s lair. Follow the descent’s pit, move forward past the tunnel, then turn left to locate the item.
Inside an abandoned room that once served as a shelter, a skeleton at the entrance can be searched. Spider boots can be looted from this corpse, so players should check thoroughly before moving on.
How to defeat the Phase Spider matriarch
Start by removing the smaller spiders and destroying nearby eggs. Doing this in stealth yields a clearer path through the encounter and reduces surprises during the main fight.
The womb will still summon minions, though in noticeably smaller numbers. Focus attacks with area-of-effect spells to deal with groups, while staying alert for teleports that can position enemies behind the party’s front line.
The matriarch has substantial health, so the engagement can take longer. It helps to decide in advance which squad members will handle ordinary enemies and which will focus on damaging the matriarch directly. Use the strongest spell available to maximize impact when the moment is right.
There is an alternative tactic as with other phase spider battles: push the matriarch into the abyss. This requires repulsive magic such as Abyssal Light, Thunder Wave, or Repulsive Blast. Aim these abilities to drive the womb toward the edge, creating a tactical advantage.
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