Blood on the Battlefield

Melee Combat: Geralt uses Steel Swords for humanoids and Silver Swords for monsters. Basic attacks are fast/heavy. Advanced skills like Whirl (AoE spin) and Rend (armor-piercing slash) can be unlocked.

Ranged Combat: Utilize the crossbow for ranged attacks. Time slows slightly when aiming. Different bolts offer varied effects. Marksmanship skills can enhance aiming and critical hits.

Finisher Attacks: Trigger stylish executions when an enemy's health is low. These are automatic by default but can be toggled off.

Avoiding Attacks: Geralt can block most melee attacks, but it's less effective against magical or elemental damage. Staggering (timed block) can interrupt and stun enemies. Dodging allows quick sidesteps, while rolling covers more distance, useful against large bosses.

Magical Signs: Consume Stamina. AARD pushes enemies back or breaks weak walls. AXII stuns single targets or calms animals. IGNI deals fire damage and can ignite enemies. QUEN provides a defensive barrier. YRDEN creates a trap that slows enemies and makes spectral foes tangible.

Alchemy: Craft potions, oils, and bombs using recipes. Once crafted, they replenish automatically with alcohol upon meditating. Bombs have various effects. Potions provide buffs. Oils enhance sword damage against specific enemy types.