Talk:Wispmother (Skyrim)

Tips

 * The Wispmother has a special attack. She will create two clones of herself, which have very 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).

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. Each Wisp that is killed drains a portion of the Wispmothers' health. Any remaining Wisps usually die when the Wispmother is killed.
 * Fire spells are effective against Wispmothers.
 * Wabbajack is very effective against Wispmothers.

A good high level strategy is to charge at the Wispmother in close range and use the Slow Time|Slow Time Dragon Shout]], then hit it as many times as possible with a one-handed or two-handed weapon. This will take down most, if not all, of its health. If this doesn't defeat it the first time, then take cover until the shout is usable again and repeat the process.

A good low level strategy is to travel to the Atronach Forge and obtain a Conjure Storm Atronach Spell Tome. This allows you to conjure a Storm Atronachwhile you hide and let your Atronach fight the Wispmother.

Another low level strategy is to use "Guerilla" or "Hit and Run" tactics. When your health is low, run behind cover (or if you can't find any cover, strafe 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.
 * Wispmothers tend to aim their spells at the lower abdominal area of the Dragonborns' body. Hiding behind a small rock could allow the player to use magic and ranged attacks without jeopardizing health.

Tips copied from the main article, as per the discussion on F:CT. -- 08:11, June 18, 2012 (UTC)