Stranger in a Strange Land

Melee Combat: Geralt wields a Silver Sword for monsters and a Steel Sword for humanoids. Unlock Fast/Heavy Attacks, Whirl, and Rend through the Combat Skill Tree. Fast attacks are quick but weaker; Heavy attacks are slower but deal more damage. Use heavy attacks on unaware or stunned enemies.

Ranged Combat: Utilize a crossbow with various bolt types. Aiming slows time. Enhance crossbow abilities with points in the Marksmanship tab of the Combat Skill Tree for slower aiming time, increased critical hit damage, and enemy ability disabling.

Finisher Attacks: Trigger stylish execution animations by pressing the prompt above weakened enemies. These are enabled by default but can be toggled off.

Avoiding Attacks: Geralt can Block, Stagger enemies with timed blocks, Dodge for quick sidesteps, and Roll for greater distance. Invest in the Defence tab of the Combat Skill Tree for enhancements like Deflect Arrows.

Magical Signs: Consume Stamina. All five signs (AARD, AXII, IGNI, QUEN, YRDEN) are available early. Upgrade them in the Sign Skill Tree for enhanced effects and alternate modes.

AARD: Force push, knocks down/staggers enemies, breaks weak walls.

AXII: Stuns single enemies, used in dialogue to persuade or calm animals.

IGNI: Fire wave, damages enemies, can cause burning. Lights torches and completes quests.

QUEN: Defensive barrier, reduces incoming damage, drains Stamina.

YRDEN: Magical trap, slows enemies, pulls spectral creatures into physical form.

Alchemy: Geralt can craft Potions, Oils, and Bombs using recipes found or bought. Once crafted, they auto-replenish upon meditation if you have sufficient alcohol.

Bombs have various effects.