Ekhidna
| Ekhidna | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Species | Hybrids |
| Variant of | Siren |
| DLC | Base game |
| Oil | Hybrid Oil |
| Signs | |
| Bombs | Grapeshot |
| Location |
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The Ekhidna is a Hybrid, a larger and stronger relative of the Siren and the lamia. Ekhidnae haunt the coasts and waters of Skellige. They make every crossing by boat a dangerous one.
Lore
Arike of Hindarsfjall gave his son this advice before his first voyage alone: "Out at sea, if you hear a beautiful woman singing, turn the ship around at once. You understand? Even if it means sailing straight back into a storm."
Sirens and their kin lure men close the way skilled hunters use wooden ducks to lure drakes. They use their own bodies as bait. They can take the shape of beautiful maidens with silver-scaled tails in place of legs. Once a naive sailor comes within reach, the fair faces turn into fang-filled, fish-like maws. The lovely tails become sharp, deadly talons.
One legend claims these creatures were once friendly towards men. On rare occasions, they even accepted the clumsy courtship of a sailor. Today they are openly aggressive, perhaps soured by the many kidnappings carried out by frustrated sailors. They show no sign of good will, so the silver sword should come out the moment one is spotted.
Behaviour
Ekhidnae and their kin usually hunt in flocks. They use their numbers and their ability to move with ease through both water and air. On the ground, though, these creatures are almost helpless.
Weaknesses
Coat the silver sword with Hybrid Oil. A well-timed blast of Aard knocks an ekhidna out of the air. Once it is down, it is very open to the silver sword. Igni is also effective, and a Grapeshot bomb hurts it badly.
A threatened or wounded ekhidna lets out a terrifying shriek. The shriek stuns its opponent while the ekhidna escapes, and its sisters swoop down for an easy attack.
Contracts and Quests
| Quest | Quest Giver | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract: Here Comes the Groom | Notice board | Svorlag, Skellige | Crowns, Ekhidna trophy, Ekhidna mutagen |
Melusine, a powerful ekhidna, is the target of Contract: Here Comes the Groom, near Svorlag on Spikeroog.
Drops
| Name | Image | Category | Effect | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Essence | 
|
Alchemy Ingredient | - | 60 | 0 |
| Ekhidna Mutagen | - | Mutagen | +5% Sign intensity | 20 | 0 |
| Lock of Lamia Hair | 
|
Alchemy Ingredient | - | 60 | 0 |
| Monster Brain | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Blood | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Bone | - | Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Claw | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Ear | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Eye | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Heart | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Liver | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Saliva | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Tongue | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Monster Tooth | 
|
Crafting Component | - | 15 | 0 |
| Sea Shell | 
|
Junk | - | - | - |
| Siren Vocal Cords | 
|
Alchemy Ingredient | - | 30 | 0 |
| Shell | 
|
Junk | - | - | - |
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