Where Fell Banshees spawn
The community wiki lists Fell Banshees in the Springlands, Low Meadows, Revelwood and Kindlewastes. They usually patrol inside the Shroud around Elixir Wells, ruined villages and Shroud Lairs. You will often hear or see them gliding above other Fell before they notice you.
The wiki ties one unique drop to the village of Moth’s Grove in the Springlands, so Banshees are found there too. That makes it an easy early place to look for one. Bring a Shroud timer plan, because you will be fighting inside the fog.
- Springlands — including the village of Moth’s Grove.
- Low Meadows and Revelwood — around Shroud ruins and Elixir Wells.
- Kindlewastes — later-game Shroud areas.
- Nomad Highlands — home of two unique gem drops.
How to beat a Fell Banshee
Each attack fires two magic bolts that deal Shroud damage. The bolts are fast and can track a player who simply runs away. Running in a straight line is therefore the worst reaction.
The wiki's advice is to stay fairly close and dodge forward as the Banshee casts. The bolts then strike the ground behind you instead of hitting you. Terrain, walls and debris also block the bolts if you can reach cover before they land.
Melee is awkward because Banshees often float out of reach. A bow, wand or staff is the easiest way to finish them. Melee builds should carry a ranged backup, which most solo builds recommend anyway.
- Spot the Banshee before it reaches you, and clear nearby ground enemies first.
- Switch to a bow, wand or staff.
- Stay at mid range and watch for the cast.
- Dodge forward, or step behind cover, as the bolts fire.
- Keep damage on it until it falls, because enemies regenerate after combat in 1.0.
Drops and Aerated Banshee Gel
The main reason to hunt Banshees is Aerated Banshee Gel. The Alchemist uses it for magic armor and spells, so mage players need it most. The wiki lists 1–4 gels per kill.
| Drop | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Torn Cloth | 2 | Material |
| Runes | 0–11 | Material |
| Aerated Banshee Gel | 1–4 | Alchemist magic armor and spells |
| Legendary Runes | 1–2 | Material |
Some Banshees also carry one unique item each. The Gemini Ring comes from Moth's Grove, the Gem of Bleeding from the Springlands and the Gem of Hopeful Embers from Revelwood. Two more, the Gem of Agility and the Gem of Corruption, come from Banshees in the Nomad Highlands.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I farm Fell Banshees?
- They appear in the Shroud in the Springlands, Low Meadows, Revelwood and Kindlewastes, often around Elixir Wells, ruined villages and Shroud Lairs. Moth’s Grove in the Springlands is an early spot.
- What do Fell Banshees drop?
- Torn Cloth, Runes, 1–4 Aerated Banshee Gel and 1–2 Legendary Runes, according to the community wiki. Some carry unique rings or gems.
- How do you dodge Banshee bolts?
- Stay fairly close and dodge forward as it casts, so the bolts land behind you. Cover such as walls and terrain also blocks them.