For the Dagganoth mother, she uses all 3 styles of attack. you can keep your distance and she will only mage or range you. she will only melee if your within range. also, the mother will use mage or range for a while then switch, making it so you have to pray switch.

 

also, when the fight starts with the mother, you MUST use the Balmug *when you attack her with the Balmug, she'll say "ARGH! That weapon! How did you get it?", and then begin the color switching.* otherwise she will not switch between the colors. for the melee color *orange* you can use any melee weapon, not just the Balmug.

 

hope this helps.

 

credit: Seer

We've changed the quest guide to show three types of attack. You have been credited.

 

However, other users have posted that Balmung is not required, so I'm not sure about that. I'm going to close this topic, but if there is another topic about Balmung I will add your info, or feel free to do so yourself.

 

Thanks very much for your post, it is appreciated!