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Kaer Morhen (Tutorial)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Kaer Morhen (Tutorial)

Learn the essential combat techniques, magical signs, and alchemy basics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Kaer Morhen tutorial. Master melee, ranged, signs, potions, and bombs to prepare for your journey.

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Learn the essential combat techniques, magical signs, and alchemy basics in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Kaer Morhen tutorial. Master melee, ranged, signs, potions, and bombs to prepare for your journey.

Walkthrough
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    Combat Techniques:
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    Melee Combat: Geralt uses Steel Swords for humanoids and Silver Swords for monsters. Basic attacks include Fast/Heavy attacks, which can be enhanced with skills like Whirl and Rend.
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    Ranged Combat: A crossbow is available for ranged attacks, with different bolt types offering various effects. Skills can enhance aiming and critical hit damage.
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    Finisher Attacks: Triggered by a button prompt when an enemy is weakened, these stylish executions can grant invincibility on lower difficulties. Can be toggled on/off.
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    Avoiding Attacks: Geralt can Block (nullifies most melee, less effective against magic/elemental damage), Stagger (timed block to deflect and counter), Dodge (quick sidestep/backstep), and Roll (larger distance, useful against area attacks). Skills can enhance these.
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    Magical Signs: Consumes Stamina. All five are available early:
    • AARD: Force push, knocks down enemies, can destroy weak walls.
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    AXII: Stuns enemies, used in dialogue to influence NPCs or calm animals.
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    IGNI: Fire wave, damages enemies, can set them on fire. Used out of combat to light torches.
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    QUEN: Protective barrier, increases defense, drains stamina.
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    YRDEN: Magical trap, slows enemies, makes spectral creatures vulnerable.
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    Alchemy, Potions, Oils and Bombs:
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    Geralt can craft alchemical items using reagents. Recipes are found or bought.
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    Once crafted, items are automatically replenished when meditating if Geralt has sufficient alcohol.
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    Bombs: Various types with different effects.
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    Potions: Provide buffs and advantages in battle.
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    Oils: Applied to swords for bonus damage against specific enemy types.
Tips
  • Experiment with different combat and sign combinations to find what works best for your playstyle.
  • Upgrade skills in the Combat and Sign trees to enhance Geralt's abilities.
  • Pay attention to enemy weaknesses and use appropriate bombs and oils.
  • Use finishers strategically on lower difficulties to avoid damage.
  • Toggle automatic finishers off on higher difficulties to maintain control.

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