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Witch Totem
May 22, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Corrected the totem description to its verified projectile-firing behavior, hedged the unconfirmed hex-amplification claim, added a Cover and Positioning section with sound-dodge a
The Witch Totem is a static summon planted by Plague Witch enemies during combat. It does not move or melee, but it is not harmless: while it stands it fires ranged projectiles at the player that can deal heavy damage if ignored. It is best treated as a turret the Witch deploys to control the fight, and it can be destroyed to remove that pressure.
A Witch Totem is planted shortly after a Plague Witch is alerted. It is rooted in place with a small hitbox and fires projectiles on a fixed cadence; the projectiles are telegraphed by an audible cue, so the shots can be dodged on sound even when the totem is off screen. The projectiles can travel through some terrain, but solid objects such as trees and walls reliably block line of fire, which is why fighting near cover trivialises the totem. Some players also report that the totem reinforces the Witch's pressure while it is up, but the consistently observed behavior is the projectile fire, so the reliable plan is simply to break the totem early.
Treat the Witch Totem as a priority kill target. It has low health relative to the parent Witch and usually falls to a single solid hit from a Musket, a Blunderbuss, or a heavy two-handed melee swing. Removing it early stops the incoming ranged damage and lets you focus the Witch. Recommended approach:
Phase | What to do |
|---|---|
Pull | Open with a ranged shot on the Plague Witch, break line of sight, and reposition. The Witch will plant the Totem at the engagement point. |
Totem destruction | As soon as the totem is visible, focus fire on it. While the totem stands its projectiles keep hitting you, so destroying it first removes the bulk of the incoming ranged damage. |
Cleanup | With the totem down, the Witch fights as a normal caster. Close to melee range or finish from cover with a musket. |
Fight near trees, walls, or ruins. The totem's shots are blocked by solid geometry, so a single tree between you and the totem removes most of its threat while you deal with the Plague Witch.
Listen for the firing cue. The totem telegraphs each shot with a sound, letting you time a dodge even if it is behind you.
In co-op, one player can bait totem fire from cover while another flanks and destroys it, then the group collapses on the Witch.
The Witch Totem itself does not drop loot when destroyed. The full drop list is held by the parent Plague Witch.
Cursed Swamps the biome where Plague Witches and their totems appear
