Disturbance

Melee Combat: Geralt uses Silver Swords for monsters and Steel Swords for humanoids. Basic attacks are fast/heavy, which can be enhanced with skill points. Special abilities include Whirl (AoE spin) and Rend (armor-piercing slash).

Ranged Combat: The crossbow offers ranged attacks, with time slowing slightly during aiming. Different bolts can be crafted for varied effects. Skill points can enhance aiming, critical damage, and enemy ability disabling.

Finisher Attacks: Triggered by a button prompt when an enemy's health is low, these stylish executions can make Geralt invincible on lower difficulties. Automatic finishers can be toggled on/off.

Avoiding Attacks: Geralt can Block (nullifies most melee, less effective against magic/elements), Stagger (timed block to deflect and stun melee enemies), Dodge (quick sidestep/backstep to avoid attacks), and Roll (larger movement for significant distance, useful against large bosses). Defensive skills can be unlocked via the skill tree.

Magical Signs: These consume Stamina and include:

• AARD: Force push to knock down or stagger enemies; can destroy weak walls.

AXII: Temporarily stuns single enemies; used in dialogue and to calm animals.

IGNI: Fire wave that damages enemies and can cause burning (damage over time); used to light torches.

QUEN: Creates a protective barrier that drains stamina.

YRDEN: Creates a magical trap that slows enemies and makes spectral creatures corporeal.

Alchemy: Geralt can craft potions, oils, and bombs using reagents. Recipes are bought, found, or rewarded. Once crafted, they auto-replenish upon meditation if alcohol is available.

• Bombs: Various types with different effects.