The Pit Maw is a common enemy found in various underground areas throughout Path of Exile. Here’s a summary of its characteristics and how to deal with them:
Enemy Type: Undead
Location: Found in many underground areas like The Mines, Burial Chambers, and more.
Abilities:
Fires Abyss Mortars: The Pit Maw launches projectiles that deal chaos damage in an area of effect (AoE). Chaos damage bypasses armor, so focus on chaos resistance for defense.
Spawns Grubs: Upon death or when threatened, Pit Maws can spawn smaller enemies called Grubs. These Grubs inherit some of the Pit Maw’s elemental resistances, making them more durable against elemental attacks.
Strategies:
Chaos Resistance: Prioritize equipping gear or using skills that grant chaos resistance to mitigate damage from the Abyss Mortars.
Area of Effect (AoE) Skills: Consider using AoE skills to clear both the Pit Maw and any spawned Grubs efficiently.
Single Target DPS: If the Pit Maws themselves pose a significant threat, focus on quickly taking them down before they spawn Grubs.
Additional Tips:
The Grubs themselves are weak but can overwhelm if not dealt with swiftly, especially in large numbers.
Be aware of your surroundings and positioning to avoid getting cornered by the Pit Maws and their spawned Grubs.