
Introduction
This guide covers active strategies and rotations for the Rex Matriarchs. There are two main strategies:
- Hybrid killing multiple Matriarchs
• Higher KPH at the cost of significantly higher effort
• Only applies to Rathis/Orikalka/Pthentraken (Osseous has a separate arena)
- Camping a single Matriarch
• Simpler and uses only 1 combat style at the cost of lower KPH
Strategy 1: Hybrid killing multiple Matriarchs
Alternate between a pair of Matriarchs to minimise wasted time during respawns. It is suggested to follow the rotations listed for each boss in the below section Strategy 2: Camping a single Matriarch.
Top tips:
⬥ If killing Rathis, you can target Rathis from range while moving towards her, and use defensives to build 100% adrenaline for your opening
(example)
⬥ If killing Rathis/Pthentraken, ensure you travel at the edge of the arena to prevent aggression from Orikalka
Hybrid Presets
Perked hybrid armour such as
can be used, but will reduce KPH
Strategy 2: Camping a single Matriarch
Single Matriarch Presets
⬥ Orikalka
⬥ Rathis
⬥ Osseous
Orikalka 
⬥ Proper use of
and
means your rotations will be varied
⬥ Keep Orikalka entangled
to avoid Frostbite
• If you get Frostbite, be prepared to move away from the fissures and prioritise channeled abilities and stuns like ![]()
Example Rotation
(tc) +
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
→ improv
Rathis 
⬥ Stand in melee distance to avoid Rathis charging and stunning you ![]()
⬥ Alternate between EZK
and
rotations
Rotation A
+ (tc) +
→
→
→ (bleed)
→
→
→
→
→ dodge Acid Bombs +
→
→
→ improv → (tc) Orikalka + stall/use 3x abilities for 100% adren → ![]()
Rotation B
+
→ (tc) +
→
→ (bleed)
→
→
→ dodge Acid Bombs +
→
→ improv
Pthentraken 
⬥ If you are using BIS gear and/or Imbue Shadows
is not consistently ready at the start of kills, you should follow the guide in Referenced guide unavailable in this snapshot
⬥ If Imbue Shadows
is consistently ready at the start of kills, you should follow the rotation below
• Ensure you re-equip
after
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Example Rotation
→
→ (tc) +
→
→
→
→
→ improv
Osseous 
⬥ Due to banking times, this method only increases KPH marginally over the AFK method listed in AFK Osseous
⬥ Teleport to War's Retreat
after each kill to reset cooldowns
Pre-spawn
→
→
→
→ ![]()
On spawn
(tc) +
+
→
→
→
→
→
+
→
→
+
→
→
→
(+
during Minion Summon) →
→
→
→
→ improv → ![]()
Example Kills
⬥ Strategy 1: Camping a single Matriarch
• Orikalka examples
• Rathis examples
• Pthentraken examples
• Osseous examples
⬥ Strategy 2: Hybrid killing multiple Matriarchs
• Orikalka/Pthentraken examples
• Orikalka/Rathis examples
• Rathis/Pthentraken examples
Source & licence
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Copied on 10 Nov 2026. Not rechecked against the current game.
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