Phase Spider Matriarch: Difference between revisions

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.  

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}}  

{{Feature box|Venomous Bite (Phase Spider Matriarch)}}

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* 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 (and allowing for an easy [[Pest Control]] achievement). Failing that, area damage spells work well on their low [[Hit Points]]. It is preferable to destroy all the eggs in Tactician/Honour mode due to her legendary action, but in lower difficulties it can be beneficial to leave a single egg behind in a batch as the Matriarch will essentially waste an action to summon a single Phase Spiderling.

* The Phase Spider Matriarch will use its phase abilities to teleport around the arena.

** Lure the queen with [[Minor Illusion|Minor illusion]] to the outcrop. Attack the bridge then kill her with ranged, as going into melee will trigger normal combat.

* {{MdRarityItem|Poisoner's Robe}}