Sign Skills

Explore the magical Sign Skills in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn about Aard, Axii, Igni, Quen, and Yrden, their uses in and out of combat, and how to upgrade them.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt features a variety of magical Signs that Geralt can use in combat and for utility. These Signs consume Stamina and can be upgraded through the Sign Skill Tree to unlock new effects and alternate modes.

Sign Abilities:

• AARD: A telekinetic blast that can knock down or stagger enemies. It can also be used to destroy weak walls outside of combat.
• AXII: Temporarily stuns individual enemies. In conversations, it can be used to influence dialogue or calm animals.
• IGNI: A burst of fire that damages enemies and can cause them to catch fire, dealing damage over time. It can also be used to light torches.
• QUEN: Creates a protective magical barrier around Geralt, reducing incoming damage. It drains Stamina while active.
• YRDEN: Places a magical trap on the ground that slows enemies. It also has the effect of pulling ethereal enemies into a physical form.