Wispmother (Skyrim)

Wispmothers are creatures found in the mountain regions of Skyrim. The Wispmother will summon three to four smaller Wisps or Shades to attack while she casts a volley of frost spells (capable of shattering Steadfast Ward) and places Frost Runes. The Wispmother stays on the move to avoid magical attacks. The smaller Wisps will follow the player, regardless of distance, and drain the player's health.

Players may see Wisps floating in the wild which will remain neutral. If the player approaches the Wisp, it will move away and eventually lead to a Wispmother.

Tips

 * A combination of melee combat and fire Destruction spells can be used effectively. Kill the Wisps with a standard weapon, as they don't have a large amount of health. As each Wisp is killed, the Wispmother takes damage.


 * Fire spells are effective against the Wispmother.


 * The Wispmother has a special attack. She will create two clones of herself, which have low (<10) health. It can be difficult to tell the difference between the clones and the real Wispmother; however, the clones will dissipate in one hit.
 * If combat drags on for too long, it is possible the Wispmother will summon 50 or more clones, potentially crashing your system. (Note that each clone will provide a lesser soul, however.)

Another good strategy, especially at low levels, is to "hit and run": When you are hit, run back behind cover (or if you can't find any cover, weave from side to side to avoid the ice spells being thrown at you) and start healing. Repeat until the Wispmother is dead. It is quite easy to stay alive so long as you maintain a suitable distance from her and are able to dodge the spells. In rare cases, it is possible to find a rock that will shield you completely while still allowing to shoot her with a bow/spells. (The Wispmother appears to aim for your stomach, while your weapons are higher up.)
 * Wabbajack is very effective against the Wispmother.