Having trouble with the dastardly Root-Stalkers of Erebus?

The Shadow-Spiller is a powerful mini-boss that you may encounter while exploring the woods of Erebus.

The Shadow-Spiller will always havearmor, making all of your attacks deal less damageuntil it is removed.

shadow-spiller mini boss

Your first step for this fight will be tofind and kill these two vine-launching enemies.

you could easily find their location by seeingwhere the vines come fromand then heading in that direction.

Once you’ve taken out these enemies, you’re free to return to the Shadow-Spiller itself.

Root-Stalker Boss Guide Feature

The Shadow-Spiller hastwo main attacksthat it will use.

First is atail swipethat deals heavy damage in anarc in your direction.

Its other attack is atail slamthat it will also target towards your current position.

melinoe attacking a shadow-spiller

This attack deals heavy damage in acircular area.

Your main strategy should be tododge oftenandreposition yourself on the opposite side of the boss’s tail.

Get in attacks where you’ve got the option to, but focus on staying mobile.

vine enemies launching vine attacks at melinoe

TheSister Bladesare great for this fight for that reason.

Their high mobility lets you dodge in between attacks.

Encountering a Deep Serpent in Oceanus is one way to end up in a watery grave.

the shadow spiller using its tail swipe attack

Deep Serpent fight from Hades 2 with the book of shadows portrait overlaid

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