V Rising 1.1 boss guide for Matka the Curse Weaver, covering location, key attacks, Normal and Brutal Mode strategy, rewards and progression.
Matka the Curse Weaver is part of the Risen Ancients V Rising 1.1 boss-guide progression. This guide covers where to find the encounter, the attacks that matter, a practical Normal strategy, Brutal Mode considerations and the progression rewards.
Verified 1.1 level: 74
Matka occupies the Nest of the Curse Weaver in the Cursed Forest.
Use the V Blood tracking interface to identify her position.
Prepare your route before entering the region, particularly if you haven't explored this section of the forest previously.
The Shroud of the Forest is useful for navigating the region's environmental effects.
Ensure your equipment is repaired and your blood quality is suitable before travelling towards Matka.
Curse of Transformation: Matka swings her staff and releases bouncing shockwaves. Contact transforms the player into a pig for several seconds, leaving movement as the main defensive option.
Summon Mosquito: mosquitoes enter the arena and become explosive when weakened, indicated by a green glow.
Explosive slowing puddles: repeated ground hazards slow the player before exploding, making them particularly dangerous because they set up Matka's other attacks.
Late-fight spell overlap: as Matka approaches defeat she combines more of her abilities, making constant movement increasingly important.
Keep moving throughout the encounter and prioritise avoiding slowing puddles. If transformed, abandon offence and concentrate on survival until control returns. Mosquitoes can often be kited rather than immediately focused, but move away when they begin glowing before detonation.
The recommended Brutal approach emphasises defensive timing and maintaining control when Matka's magic restricts your abilities.
Recommended Brutal strategy
Enter with your strongest available pre-Matka equipment.
Maintain medium distance while observing her spell animations.
Preserve Veil for dangerous magical combinations.
Prioritise survival during transformation effects.
Avoid prolonged melee exposure.
Use defensive spells deliberately.
Attack during confirmed recovery windows.
Players struggling with Matka can replace their second offensive spell with another defensive ability.
This reduces burst damage but provides additional protection while learning her spell patterns.
Consideration | Normal | Brutal
Recommended style | Ranged hybrid | Defensive ranged hybrid
Curse management | Important | High priority
Movement | Important | Critical
Defensive spells | One reliable option | Consider two
Main priority | Consistent damage | Survival and positioning
This compares recommended preparation rather than claiming unverified difficulty-exclusive mechanics.
Matka grants a Tier 2 Illusion Spell Point, Advanced Loom, Ghost Yarn and Mosquito recipes.
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