Unleash Your Tactical Skills: Mastering the Spider Matriarch Battle in Baldur’s Gate 3

The Phase Spider Matriarch, a boss encountered in Baldur's Gate 3, has proven to be quite challenging even during its early access. Players must prepare themselves adequately for the battle, taking into account the potential difficulties that may arise. In the Whispering Depths, where the Spider Matriarch resides, darkness prevails, resulting in characters without darkvision being at a disadvantage unless they utilize a light spell. Moreover, numerous spiders with high health and teleportation abilities spawn in this area.

Having said that, it is possible to defeat the Spider Matriarch by pushing it into the abyss without the player being detected. However, this strategy comes with a minor drawback. Therefore, this guide will also provide alternative methods to achieve victory without relying on this particular tactic.

BG3 How to Prepare for the Matriarch Fight

The Spiderstep Boots, found in the Whispering Depths at coordinates X:-507; Y:-401, are invaluable in the battle against the Phase Spider Matriarch. With these boots equipped, characters are immune to the immobilizing and disadvantage effects of the Enwebbed status effect caused by spider webs and boss attacks. It is crucial to note that only one copy of this item is available, so players must strategically equip it on the character responsible for pushing the boss into the abyss.

Following this, players should learn the Feather Fall spell, which grants immunity to falling damage and facilitates the retrieval of loot from the Spider Matriarch within the abyss.

How to Defeat the Spider Matriarch

Players must utilize the Feather Fall spell on the entire party and stealthily approach the Spider Matriarch with one character, effectively avoiding detection. Users should position themselves near the boss in a strategic manner that facilitates its defeat. Spells like Thunder Wave or Repelling Blast, which have the ability to push enemies away, are recommended for this task.

By employing Feather Fall, players can descend safely and collect any loot. However, one drawback of this method is that the characters will not gain experience points for their triumph.

An Alternative Way to Defeat the Spider Matriarch

To defeat the Spider Matriarch without resorting to throwing it into the abyss, it is crucial to exploit its weaknesses. The first step is to eliminate all spider eggs, as they will continually spawn new spiders during the confrontation. To accomplish this, players should equip themselves with Spiderstep Boots beforehand and discreetly destroy the eggs. Additionally, it is advisable to eliminate as many spiders as possible prior to the battle.

During the actual encounter, it is recommended to split the group into two factions: one focusing on attacking the boss directly, and the other dealing with the remaining spiders. Melee characters are best suited for wearing Spiderstep Boots, allowing them to engage in close combat. On the other hand, ranged characters can stay at a safe distance and shoot at the enemies.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is now available to play on PC and PlayStation 5.