Verden

Melee Combat: Geralt wields a Silver Sword for monsters and a Steel Sword for humanoids. Basic attacks include Fast and Heavy attacks, which can be enhanced with skills from the Combat tree. Advanced abilities like Whirl and Rend can be unlocked.

Ranged Combat: The crossbow offers ranged attacks, with time slowing slightly during aiming. Different bolts can be crafted for varied effects. The Marksmanship skill tree enhances crossbow abilities.

Finisher Attacks: After dealing enough damage, a button prompt appears for a stylish execution. Automatic finishers are enabled by default but can be toggled off.

Avoiding Attacks: Geralt can Block (nullifies most melee, less effective against magic/elemental damage), Stagger (timed block to stun enemies), Dodge (quick sidestep), and Roll (longer evasive maneuver). The Defence skill tree offers upgrades like Deflect Arrows.

Magical Signs: These consume Stamina and include:

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

AXII: Stuns individual enemies; can be used in dialogue or to calm animals.

IGNI: Fire wave that damages and can ignite enemies; used out of combat to light torches.

QUEN: Creates a protective barrier that drains Stamina.

YRDEN: Creates a magical trap that slows enemies and makes spectral foes tangible.

Alchemy: Geralt can craft Potions, Oils, and Bombs using reagents. Recipes are found or bought. Once crafted, they are automatically replenished upon meditation if alcohol is available.