The Hag boss fight in Act 1 of Baldur’s Gate 3 is notoriously challenging, and many players struggle to defeat her without a proper strategy. However, some players have devised clever tactics that make defeating her much easier.
To prevent her from reaching it, a great option is to cast Arcane Lock on the hidden entrance to her lair. This will trap her inside the house, as she will spend her turns attempting to escape.
Utilizing this method ensures that you avoid encountering the difficult battle in her lair, allowing you to bypass any other traps or enemies present.
Nevertheless, if you haven’t employed this technique and you find yourself in her lair, defeating her can prove to be quite challenging. Fortunately, there are a few spells that can make the battle more manageable, and numerous players have discovered that using Silence is one of the most effective methods for disabling her.
Silence is a Level 2 Illusion spell, making it obtainable early on in the game. It forms a dome around a target, rendering them unable to utilize any magic. This effectively neutralizes the Hag’s Mirror Image ability and any other spells she may attempt to cast.
Sussur weapons are a great choice against the Hag.
One player proposed a simpler method to defeat her, which is to utilize Sussur Weapons. These can be obtained by completing the Forge the Masterwork Weapon mission in the Blighted Village and acquiring Sussur Bark from the Underdark.
The Sickle and Dagger has the ability to Silence a target upon impact, functioning similarly to the Silence spell. This makes it a more formidable weapon, as the Hag is able to evade the spell’s Silence bubble. However, it is important to strike her before she has the chance to cast her Mirror Image.
During the discussion, a player proposed a potential solution to the scenario where the spell is successfully cast. According to ‘gijimayu’ on Reddit, if the caster does create multiple images, the solution is to use magic missile on all of them.
Although the Hag may seem intimidating, with the right strategy, defeating her will be a breeze. As Patch 7 is set to be released soon, remember this tip for your upcoming playthrough.
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