Introduction to the Scavenger Gorger Matron

The Scavenger Gorger Matron is a challenging boss in Enshrouded, encountered during The Alchemist’s Rumours quest. Defeating her is essential for unlocking the Improved Grappling Hook recipe and obtaining epic-tier loot. This guide provides complete tactics, location details, and quest walkthrough.

The Alchemist’s Rumours Quest

Quest Overview

Quest Giver:

• The Alchemist NPC
• Must be rescued and summoned first
• Quests available at your base

Quest Objective:

• Slay the Scavenger Gorger Matron
• Unlock crafting recipe
• Progress Alchemist questline

Quest Rewards:

• Improved Grappling Hook recipe unlocked
• Epic tier weapon drop
• Scavenger Matron Head (for Flame upgrade)
• Experience and skill points

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Prerequisites and Preparation

Required Before Starting

Essential:

1. The Alchemist rescued - quest giver
2. Decent combat gear - level appropriate
3. Healing supplies - health potions (10-15)
4. Mana potions (if using magic) - (5-10)

Recommended Loadout:

Magic Users (Recommended!):

• Staff equipped
• Fireball spell crafted
• Mana potions stocked
• Matron is weak to magic

Ranged Users:

• Bow and arrows (50+)
• Good damage bow
• Keep distance
• Slow but safe

Melee Users:

• Strong melee weapon
• Heavy armor
• Dodge skills unlocked
• Challenging approach

Why Magic is Best

Scavenger Matron Weaknesses:

• Weak to arrows
• Weak to spells ⭐ Most effective
• Resistant to melee
• Magic allows safe distance

Recommended Spells:

• Fireball - primary damage
• Ice Bolt - alternative
• Any elemental magic
• High DPS potential

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Finding the Hill of Scavengers

Location

Map Position:

• North-East from Ancient Spire of Springlands
• Look for scavenger camp
• Hill location
• Marked by quest

How to Get There:

1. Fast travel to Ancient Spire of Springlands
2. Head north-east
3. Follow quest marker
4. Arrive at Hill of Scavengers

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Hill of Scavengers Walkthrough

Approaching the Camp

Camp Hazards:

Enemies:

• Scavenger Archers - ranged threats
• Wolves - melee adds
• Multiple patrols
• Clear before boss

Environmental Hazards:

• Explosive traps by palisade entrances ⚠️
• Explosive barrels scattered around ⚠️
• Can damage you
• Can damage enemies (use strategically!)

Navigation Tips:

1. Clear the approach - kill patrols first
2. Watch for traps - explosive trap at entrances
3. Don’t trigger barrels - save for boss
4. Loot enemies - they drop useful items

Important Loot: Explosive Powder Bombs

From Fallen Enemies:

• Explosive Powder Bombs drop
• Loot all killed scavengers
• Check their bodies

Why Collect Them:

• Not effective vs Scavenger Matron
• Very effective vs Fell Thunderbrute (other boss)
• Save for future use
• Valuable resource

The Tunnel Section

Before the Boss Arena:

Tunnel Features:

1. Anvil location - repair tools before fight
2. Silver chest - may contain good weapon
3. Entrance to boss arena - up the ramp

Preparation Steps:

1. Clear All Minions

   • Make sure NO scavengers nearby
   • Check entire area
   • They can interfere with boss fight
   • Kill everything first

2. Repair Equipment

   • Use the anvil
   • Full durability weapons
   • Repair guide here

3. Loot Silver Chest

   • May contain decent weapon
   • Check stats
   • Equip if better

4. Buff Up

   • Eat food buffs
   • Full health
   • Full mana (if mage)
   • Ready consumables on hotbar

5. Save/Checkpoint

   • Make sure you’re ready
   • No turning back after entering

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Boss Fight: Scavenger Gorger Matron

Arena Layout

Boss Arena Features:

• Open circular area
• Small palisade walls - cover spots
• Golden chest behind palisades (loot after)
• Explosive barrel in center
• Matron patrols arena

Opening Strategy: Sneak Attack

Stealth Approach (Recommended):

1. Sneak into arena - Matron won’t notice
2. Get close without aggro
3. First attack options:

Option A: Fireball Backstab

• Position behind her
• Cast Fireball
• Massive opening damage
• Start fight with advantage

Option B: Explosive Barrel

• Wait until she’s near center barrel
• Shoot the barrel
• Huge chunk of health removed
• Excellent opening

Pro Tip: Combine both! Barrel first, then Fireball as she recovers!

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Boss Attack Patterns

Attack 1: Triple Poison Bombs

Pattern:

• Throws two sets of three poison bombs
• Total of 6 bombs
• Spread pattern
• Poison damage over time

How to Dodge:

• Easy to dodge if you see it coming
• Strafe left or right
• Run away from landing zones
• Keep moving

Danger Level: ⭐⭐ Low

Attack 2: Poison Breath (DANGEROUS!)

Pattern:

• Short range poison breath
• Cone in front of her
• Can STUN you ⚠️⚠️⚠️
• High damage

Why It’s Dangerous:

• Stun effect locks you in place
• Can’t move or dodge
• Soak all follow-up damage
• Can quickly kill you

How to Avoid:

• Keep distance!
• Don’t stand in front of her
• If she starts breath animation, RUN
• Dodge roll away immediately

Danger Level: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VERY HIGH

Critical: Avoid this attack at all costs! Stun = death.

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Winning Tactics

Magic Strategy (Best Method)

The Palisade Tactic:

Step-by-Step:

1. Cast Fireball or Ice Bolt

   • Attack the Matron
   • Deal damage

2. Run to small palisade walls

   • Where the golden chest is (see image)
   • Hide behind walls
   • Walls block her attacks! ⭐⭐⭐

3. Wait for her to approach

   • She’ll move toward you
   • If she gets too close, move out!

4. Kite around the arena

   • Run away from her
   • Get distance
   • Lead her away from palisades

5. Return to palisades

   • Once she’s far away
   • Hide again
   • Repeat process

6. If out of mana:

   • Drink mana potions
   • Or switch to bow
   • Shoot arrows from cover

Why This Works:

• Palisades block ranged attacks
• Safe damage from distance
• Control the fight
• Low risk strategy

Ranged/Bow Strategy

Similar to Magic:

1. Hide behind palisades
2. Shoot one arrow at a time ⚠️
3. Don’t rapid fire!
   • Bow animation is slow
   • May not dodge in time
   • One shot, then ready to dodge
4. Repeat kiting pattern

Important: Patience is key with bow - don’t get greedy with shots!

Melee Strategy (Hard Mode)

If Using Melee:

1. Stay mobile

   • Constantly moving
   • Circle around her
   • Never stand still

2. Hit and run

   • Attack 1-2 times
   • Dodge away
   • Wait for opening

3. Watch for breath attack

   • If she faces you, dodge immediately
   • Don’t get stunned

4. Use palisades for breaks

   • Heal behind cover
   • Regroup
   • Plan next approach

Challenge: Much harder than ranged/magic, not recommended for first attempt.

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Boss Rewards

Drops from Scavenger Matron

Upon Defeat:

1. Epic Tier Weapon

   • Random epic weapon drop
   • High quality gear
   • Excellent stats
   • Equip or save

2. The Scavenger Matron Head

   • Special quest item
   • Used to Strengthen Flame to Level 3
   • Important progression item
   • Don’t drop it!

3. Experience and Skill Points

   • Significant XP reward
   • Boss kill bonus
   • Skill point gain

Unlocked Recipe: Improved Grappling Hook

After Victory:

• Improved Grappling Hook recipe automatically unlocked
• Check crafting menu
• Better than basic version
• Quest requirement

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Completing The Alchemist’s Rumours Quest

Crafting the Improved Grappling Hook

To Finish Quest:

Requirements:

1. Scavenger Matron defeated ✓
2. Recipe unlocked ✓
3. The Carpenter rescued ⚠️ Must have!
4. Required materials

Important: You CANNOT craft Improved Grappling Hook without The Carpenter NPC!

If You Don’t Have Carpenter:

1. Find Carpenter’s Ancient Vault
2. Complete rescue mission
3. Summon at base
4. Then craft Improved Grappling Hook

Crafting Process:

1. Go to Carpenter’s crafting station
2. Find Improved Grappling Hook recipe
3. Gather required materials
4. Craft the item
5. Quest completes!

Quest Completion

Return to Alchemist:

• Talk to Alchemist at base
• Turn in quest
• Receive rewards
• Unlock next quests

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Tips for Success

Pre-Fight Preparation

1. Stock Up on Consumables

   • 10-15 health potions minimum
   • 5-10 mana potions (if mage)
   • Food buffs active
   • Stamina food

2. Craft Fireball Spell

   • Most effective damage
   • Craft multiple
   • Equip before fight

3. Clear the Entire Camp

   • No adds during boss
   • Check every corner
   • Kill all patrols

4. Repair All Equipment

   • Use anvil in tunnel
   • Full durability
   • Don’t risk breaks

During the Fight

1. Use Palisades Constantly

   • Best defensive position
   • Blocks most attacks
   • Safe damage dealing

2. Avoid Poison Breath!

   • Top priority
   • Stun = death
   • Keep distance

3. Be Patient

   • Don’t rush
   • Kite when needed
   • Take your time

4. Save Mana/Arrows

   • Don’t spam attacks
   • Conserve resources
   • Steady damage > burst

Environmental Tactics

1. Explosive Barrel Opening

   • Huge initial damage
   • Use at fight start
   • Free health chunk

2. Golden Chest After Fight

   • Behind palisades
   • Don’t forget to loot
   • Good rewards

3. Loot Scavengers First

   • Explosive Powder Bombs
   • Save for other bosses
   • Worth collecting

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

Combat Errors

1. Getting Stunned by Breath

   • Most common death
   • Stay away from front
   • Always be ready to dodge

2. Not Using Cover

   • Palisades are key
   • Don’t try to tank
   • Use environment

3. Rapid Firing Bow

   • Slow animation
   • Can’t dodge in time
   • One shot, then move

4. Trying to Melee Tank

   • Very difficult
   • High damage taken
   • Use magic or ranged

Preparation Mistakes

1. Not Clearing Camp First

   • Adds interfere
   • Ruins boss fight
   • Clear everything

2. Fighting Without Carpenter

   • Can’t complete quest
   • Wasted effort
   • Rescue Carpenter first

3. Insufficient Supplies

   • Need plenty of potions
   • Don’t cheap out
   • Better safe than sorry

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After Defeating the Matron

What to Do Next

Immediate Steps:

1. Loot the Matron
2. Collect golden chest
3. Pick up Matron Head
4. Return to base

Progression:

1. Craft Improved Grappling Hook
2. Complete Alchemist quest
3. Strengthen Flame to Level 3 (use Matron Head)
4. Continue Alchemist questline

Improved Grappling Hook Benefits:

• Better range
• Faster pull
• Quality of life upgrade
• Useful for exploration

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Frequently Asked Questions

What level should I be to fight the Matron?

Recommended level 10-15 minimum. She’s a mid-game boss with significant damage output and health pool.

Can I solo the Matron?

Yes! This guide is designed for solo play. Using the palisade tactic makes it very manageable solo.

What happens if I die?

You respawn at your base/nearest Ancient Spire. Return to Hill of Scavengers and the Matron will still be there. Enemies in the camp respawn too.

Is magic really necessary?

Not necessary, but highly recommended. She’s weak to spells and magic allows safe distance fighting. Bow works too, but is slower.

What if I don’t have the Carpenter yet?

You can still defeat the Matron and unlock the recipe, but you won’t be able to craft the Improved Grappling Hook until you rescue the Carpenter.

Can I use the explosive barrels during the fight?

Only the center barrel for opening. Others are outside the arena. Use it at the start for big damage!

What do I do with the Matron Head?

Use it at your Flame Altar to Strengthen the Flame to Level 3. This is a major progression upgrade that increases your Shroud resistance time.

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Conclusion

The Scavenger Gorger Matron is a challenging but very manageable boss when using the right tactics. The palisade cover strategy makes this fight much safer, especially for magic and ranged builds. Remember to avoid her poison breath stun at all costs, and be patient with your approach.

Quick Recap:

• ✅ Use magic/ranged - most effective
• ✅ Clear camp first - no adds
• ✅ Hide behind palisades - safe damage
• ✅ Avoid poison breath - stun = death
• ✅ Explosive barrel opening - big damage
• ✅ Need Carpenter - to craft reward
• ✅ Matron Head - strengthens Flame

Good luck defeating the Scavenger Gorger Matron!

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