The Water Hag (again) — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Walkthrough

Confront an enhanced Water Hag in Act 1 of The Witcher 3. Learn its weaknesses and utilize Quen and Relict Oil for this challenging encounter.

Confront a dangerous aquatic foe in Act 1 with 'The Water Hag (again).' This encounter likely sifies a more challenging version of the Water Hag, demanding a strategic approach. Prepare your silver sword, use potent ss, and exploit its weaknesses to survive this perilous battle.

The Water Hag (again) Walkthrough

This encounter, likely a more difficult variant of the Water Hag found in Act 1, requires careful preparation and tactical combat. Water Hags are known for their agility, their ability to spit corrosive bile, and their powerful melee attacks. Facing a more formidable version means these abilities will be amplified.

Preparation for the Fight:

Before engaging the Water Hag, ensure you have the following:

• Oils: Apply Relict Oil to your silver sword. Water Hags are classified as relict monsters.
• Potions: Swallow is essential for health regeneration. Thunderbolt can boost your attack power.
• Ss:
  • Quen: Crucial for defense, providing a shield against its corrosive spit and melee strikes.
  • i: Effective for dealing damage over time and can sometimes stagger the hag.
  • Yrden: Can be useful for slowing the hag down, creating openings for attacks.
• Bombs: Grapeshot can be useful for dealing area damage if the hag summons any smaller monsters.

Combat Strategy:

Water Hags are typically found near bodies of water, such as swamps, lakes, or rivers. Their attacks can be swift and deadly.

1. Dodge and Evade: The Water Hag is fast. Prioritize dodging its lunges, swipes, and especially its projectile spit. Rolling is often more effective than simply sidestepping.
2. Exploit Openings: After the hag completes an attack sequence, there will be a brief window to land a few hits with your silver sword. Don't get greedy; land a couple of strikes and be ready to dodge again.
3. Use Quen Constantly: Keep your Quen s active as much as possible. It can absorb a significant amount of damage, preventing you from being overwhelmed by its corrosive attacks.
4. use i or Yrden: If you have an opening, use i to inflict burning damage. If you find yourself struggling to land hits, try placing a Yrden trap to slow its movement.
5. Environmental Awareness: Be mindful of the terrain. If the fight is near water, try to keep the hag on land where your movement isn't as restricted.

Location:

This encounter will likely be in a swampy area or near a body of water, typical of where Water Hags are found. The specific location will depend on the quest progression in Act 1.

Reward:

Defeating the Water Hag will grant you experience points, Crowns, and potentially a valuable crafting component or a trophy. Successfully overcoming this enhanced foe is a testament to your growing combat skills.