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|race=[[Phase spider (race)|Phase spider]]
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|HP=125; 162{{Tactician}}
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{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
{{PAS|Opportunity Attack}}
{{PAS|Web Walker}}
{{PAS|Web Walker}}
{{PAS|Darkvision (Passive Feature)|Darkvision}}
{{PAS|Darkvision}}
{{PAS|Legendary Action: Gossamer Tomb|honour=1}}
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The '''Phase Spider Matriarch''' is a type of [[List_of_Creature_Types#Monstrosity|Monstrosity]] creature in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is a boss encounter in the [[Whispering Depths]] and possesses several powerful abilities.  
The '''Phase Spider Matriarch''' is a type of [[List_of_Creature_Types#Monstrosity|Monstrosity]] creature in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. It is a boss encounter in the [[Whispering Depths]] and possesses several powerful abilities.  
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===Honour mode===
===Honour mode===
In tactician and honour mode, the matriarch's stats are: {{AttributeBlock|17|20|14|6|14|6}}
In honour mode only, the matriarch's initiative is +5, and she and her [[Phase Spider]]s will all have {{cond|See Invisibility}}.
{{Feature box|name = Legendary Action: Gossamer Tomb|image name = Legendary Action Crowd Control.webp
{{Feature box|name = Legendary Action: Gossamer Tomb|image name = Legendary Action Crowd Control.webp
|* A passive feature that allows; once per round if her [[Phase Spiderling|offspring]] is attacked, this creature will try to encase the attacker in a [[Gossamer Tomb]].
|* A passive feature that allows; once per round if her [[Phase Spiderling|offspring]] is attacked, this creature will try to encase the attacker in a [[Gossamer Tomb]].
* Legendary Actions restore at the start of each round.
}}
}}


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* The Phase Spider Matriarch will use its phase abilities to teleport around the arena.
* The Phase Spider Matriarch will use its phase abilities to teleport around the arena.
* At 50% or less [[Hit Points]], the Matriarch will cast ''Spider Queen's Wrath'' on itself, entering into an enraged state.
* At 50% or less [[Hit Points]], the Matriarch will cast ''Spider Queen's Wrath'' on itself, entering into an enraged state.
* Knocking the Phase Spider Matriarch into one the side holes labelled 'Chasm' will grant the party 250xp. However, knocking her into the center hole (not labelled 'Chasm') will ''not'' grant [[experience]], but its corpse can be found in the [[Underdark]] (X:140 Y:151) to loot and possibly animate. This does '''not''' work in Honour mode.
* Knocking the Phase Spider Matriarch into one the side holes labelled 'Chasm' will grant the party 250xp. However, knocking her into the centre hole (not labelled 'Chasm') will ''not'' grant [[experience]], but its corpse can be found in the [[Underdark]] (X:140 Y:151) to loot and possibly animate. This does '''not''' work in Honour mode.
* Using [[Alchemist's Fire]] (or other fire spells) when the Matriarch is on a web bridge, will destroy the web bridge and causes 45 fall damage and can help defeat her.
* Using [[Alchemist's Fire]] (or other fire spells) when the Matriarch is on a web bridge, will destroy the web bridge and causes 45 fall damage and can help defeat her.
* Use [[Elixir of Poison Resistance]] on all your party members before entering combat
* Use [[Elixir of Poison Resistance]] on all your party members before entering combat
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== History ==
== History ==
The phase spider matriarch was once an arachnomancer named Eliette{{ref|Bloody Journal}} and worshipper of [[Lolth]]. They wished to transform so as to "refashion myself in the Queen's image".{{ref|Web-Covered Journal}}  
The phase spider matriarch was once an arachnomancer named Eliette{{cite text|Bloody Journal|Eliette}} and worshipper of [[Lolth]]. They wished to transform so as to "refashion myself in the Queen's image".{{cite text|Web-Covered Journal|Eliette}}  


== Loot ==
== Loot ==
* {{MdRarityItem|Poisoner's Robe}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Poisoner's Robe}}


== Related items==
== Related literature==
* {{MdRarityItem|Tattered Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Tattered Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Bloody Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Bloody Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Burnt Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Web-Covered Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Web-Covered Journal}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Spiderstep Boots}} - a gift to the arachnomancer from [[Lolth]]


==External links==
==External links==
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== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist|text}}


[[Category:Lolthite]]
[[Category:Lolthite]]
[[Category:Followers of Lolth]]
[[Category:Followers of Lolth]]
{{NavCreatures}}
{{NavCreatures}}

Revision as of 12:33, 7 December 2023

Predator of the Ethereal Plane
Phase Spider Matriarch
Phase Spider Matriarch Model.png
Stats
Level 4

STR

16
(+3)

DEX

19
(+4)

CON

14
(+2)

INT

6
(-2)

WIS

12
(+1)

CHA

6
(-2)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race Phase spider
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Monstrosity
HP Icon.png  HP 125; 162TTactician
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 16; 17HHonour
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed 9m / 30ft
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Large
Weight Icon.png  Weight 250kg / 500lbs
Proficiency Icon.png  Proficiency Bonus +2
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative +4
Passive features
Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack
Web Walker Web Walker
Darkvision Darkvision
Legendary Action: Gossamer Tomb Legendary Action: Gossamer TombHHonour
Resistances
Resistant to non-magical Poison
Character information
Location Whispering Depths
Allies Phase Spider, Phase Spiderling
In-game
Phase Spider Matriarch.jpg

The Phase Spider Matriarch is a type of Monstrosity creature in Baldur's Gate 3. It is a boss encounter in the Whispering Depths and possesses several powerful abilities.

Attacks and abilities

Venomous Bite.webp
D6 Piercing.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesPiercing damage
+
D6 Poison.png 1d6 (1~6) Damage TypesPoison damage

Bite a target and possibly Poisoned Poison it.
CON Save
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

[[* Spit out a venomous substance that deals 4d6+4Damage TypesPoison damage and possibly Poison Poison those it hits.

Poisoned Poisoned 2 turns

Constitution saving throw

Attack roll

 Range: 12 m / 36 ft ]]

Misty Step.webp

Surrounded by silver mist, you teleport to an unoccupied space you can see.
 Range: 22 m /  ft
Generic Acid.webp

The spider matriarch calls on her brood, causing her nearby eggs to hatch.
 Range: 3 m /  ft
Rage.webp

Increase Strength by 2, while Armour Class Armour Class is reduced by 1.

On Tactician Difficulty: Gain one additional attack per turn. Increase Strength by 2 and grant Resistance to physical damage.

 Range: Self

Honour mode

In tactician and honour mode, the matriarch's stats are:

STR

17
(+3)

DEX

20
(+5)

CON

14
(+2)

INT

6
(-2)

WIS

14
(+2)

CHA

6
(-2)

In honour mode only, the matriarch's initiative is +5, and she and her Phase Spiders will all have See Invisibility See Invisibility.

[[* A passive feature that allows; once per round if her offspring is attacked, this creature will try to encase the attacker in a Gossamer Tomb.

  • Legendary Actions restore at the start of each round.

]]

Legendary Action Crowd Control.webp
D10 Poison.png 8d10 (8~80) Damage TypesPoison damage

Entomb a creature that attacks your offspring with an Infested Infested glob of web.
DEX Save
 Range: 30 m /  ft

Tactics

  • When combat begins, the Matriarch will attempt to hatch her nearby Phase Spiderling eggs. These eggs can be destroyed before the battle begins if the party can stay hidden. Failing that, area damage spells work well on their low Hit Points.
  • The Phase Spider Matriarch will use its phase abilities to teleport around the arena.
  • At 50% or less Hit Points, the Matriarch will cast Spider Queen's Wrath on itself, entering into an enraged state.
  • Knocking the Phase Spider Matriarch into one the side holes labelled 'Chasm' will grant the party 250xp. However, knocking her into the centre hole (not labelled 'Chasm') will not grant experience, but its corpse can be found in the Underdark (X:140 Y:151) to loot and possibly animate. This does not work in Honour mode.
  • Using Alchemist's Fire (or other fire spells) when the Matriarch is on a web bridge, will destroy the web bridge and causes 45 fall damage and can help defeat her.
  • Use Elixir of Poison Resistance on all your party members before entering combat
  • Lump the Enlightened and his ogres can prove valuable allies in the battle. They can be recruited just up above in the Blighted Village through a Charisma check or paying them 500g. This can result in a win-win situation where Lump is killed in the battle or is significantly weakened allowing the opportunity to easily obtain the Warped Headband of Intellect.
  • She has +1 bonuses to Strength and Dexterity on Tactician difficulty, with resultant bonuses to Initiative, Armour Class, Attack rolls, and Saving throws, making an already fairly fierce early game enemy even deadlier.
  • It's a good idea to spread party members out. Her venomous discharge ability has a large AoE radius.

History

The phase spider matriarch was once an arachnomancer named Eliette[text 1] and worshipper of Lolth. They wished to transform so as to "refashion myself in the Queen's image".[text 2]

Loot

Related literature

External links

References

  1. ↑ Bloody Journal – Eliette
  2. ↑ Web-Covered Journal – Eliette
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