The Noonwraith — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Walkthrough

Master the Noonwraith boss fight in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn its stats, weaknesses, and effective strategies to emerge victorious in this challenging encounter.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Vulnerability: Yrden Sign, Specter Oil, bombs (e.g., Devil's Puffball, Grapeshot).
• Resistances: None significant, but spectral form makes it hard to hit.
• Damage Types: Primarily magical and physical.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The Noonwraith appears and attacks with swift, spectral strikes. It will periodically become incorporeal, making it immune to physical damage.
2. Phase 2: The Noonwraith may summon lesser wraiths or use area-of-effect attacks. It continues to shift between corporeal and incorporeal states.
3. Phase 3: The Noonwraith becomes more aggressive, using faster attacks and potentially more powerful spectral abilities. Continue to use Yrden to keep it vulnerable.

Strategy:

• Preparation: Apply Specter Oil to your silver sword. Have bombs like Devil's Puffball or Grapeshot ready. Ensure you have the Yrden sign readily available.
• Combat: Immediately cast Yrden to create a trap. When the Noonwraith enters the Yrden circle, it becomes corporeal and vulnerable. Attack aggressively while it is corporeal.
• Dodging: Be prepared to dodge its quick melee attacks and any area-of-effect abilities it uses. Rolling away is also an option if you need more distance.
• Dealing with Incorporeality: When the Noonwraith becomes incorporeal, focus on dodging and repositioning until it re-enters the Yrden circle or becomes corporeal again. Do not waste stamina on attacks that will not connect.
• Using Bombs: Throw bombs when the Noonwraith is within range, especially when it is corporeal, to deal additional damage or apply status effects.
• Healing: Use potions or food to heal if your health gets low. It's often best to retreat to a safe distance to heal rather than risk taking more damage.
• Summoned Wraiths: If lesser wraiths are summoned, deal with them quickly using fast attacks or area-of-effect signs like Igni, as they can overwhelm you.