How to Beat Nithral (Wild Hunt Warrior)

Learn the best strategies and weaknesses to defeat Nithral, the Wild Hunt Warrior, in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Master combat and signs to overcome this challenging foe.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weaknesses: Igni, Bombs (Dancing Star, Devil's Puffball, Grapeshot)
• Resistances: None significant
• Vulnerabilities: Spectral Hounds

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Nithral engages Geralt directly with his axe. He has a few heavy, telegraphed attacks. Dodge these and counter.
2. Phase 2: Nithral will periodically summon spectral hounds to aid him. Prioritize eliminating the hounds quickly as they can overwhelm Geralt.
3. Phase 3: Nithral may use a charge attack. Dodge this and punish him. He may also summon more hounds during this phase.

Strategy:

• Maintain a defensive posture using Quen to absorb hits.
• Dodge Nithral's axe swings, especially his slower, heavier attacks.
• Use fast attacks to chip away at his health during openings.
• Exploit his vulnerability to Igni by casting it when he's not actively attacking or when he's recovering from an attack.
• When he summons spectral hounds, switch targets and eliminate them swiftly. Aard can be useful to stagger them or Nithral himself.
• Be mindful of his charge attack and dodge accordingly.
• Consider using bombs like Dancing Star for additional damage and crowd control against the hounds.