The Fiend — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Walkthrough

Learn how to defeat The Fiend in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with our comprehensive guide. Discover its weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best strategies to emerge victorious.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weaknesses: Igni, Bombs (especially Dancing Star and Devil's Puffball)
• Resistances: None significant
• Vulnerabilities: Fire, Poison

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Initial Encounter
   The Fiend will charge and use sweeping attacks. Focus on dodging and using Igni when it's safe.
2. Phase 2: Increased Aggression
   The Fiend becomes more aggressive, using more powerful charges and area-of-effect attacks. Keep mobile and use bombs to create openings.
3. Phase 3: Desperation
   The Fiend's attacks become more erratic. Continue to dodge, use Igni, and exploit any openings with fast sword attacks.

Strategy:

• Use the Igni sign to damage The Fiend and potentially set it ablaze, causing damage over time.
• Employ bombs like Dancing Star for fire damage or Devil's Puffball for poison to exploit its weaknesses.
• Dodge frequently to avoid its powerful charges and sweeping attacks. Rolling is effective for creating distance.
• When The Fiend is staggered or recovering from an attack, close in for a few quick sword strikes.
• Be patient and don't get greedy with attacks; focus on survival and exploiting openings.