Tip: Player does not have to chain the sequence against a single opponent - once chaining becomes possible, the player may click on another foe in the immediate vicinity to keep on chaining attacks. Drinking Blizzard potions requires an adjustment of timing watching for the trails and listening for the whistling can help. Clicking too soon will disrupt an attack, and clicking too late will restart the attack sequence. Tip: Chaining attacks requires precise timing.
This is useful when obstacles push the camera view away from Geralt's sword, or when there are many enemies to keep an eye on.
The Game gives certain hints, when chaining is due: New and more complex chains of attack may be observed if player chooses to develop fighting styles as Geralt goes up in levels. Make sure that you maximize your efficiency in combat by using as many skills as you have at your disposal. The last sequence allowed is called "Final attack" and is followed by camera shaking to show things're going serious. The chain of sequences is limited to a certain number, determined solely by development of talents devoted to fighting styles. Immediate resumption of single attack-clicking is advised in this case to prevent the enemy from retaliating and keeping one busy dodging/parrying.Īfter successful completion of a single attack sequence (see Basics), a player is given an opportunity (described below) to keep on with another added, or, "chained" attack sequence with ever more increasing efficiency (greater damage and added bonuses, depending on Witcher fighting styles). If attack fails due to opponent's agility Geralt halts, backing his sword, and the word "Dodge" or "Parry", correspondingly, briefly pops up above the enemy. character's "attack" dexterity-related attribute, enemy's ability to dodge and parry, timings of actual blows, etc.) There is a usual "chance-to-hit" mechanism in the game's engine, which determines the outcome of particular attack attempt. Mentioned sequence is not to be confused with Chained attacks, which basically is a succession of such sequences and is described later in the article. Thus, the worst course of actions in the sword fight is impatient rapid clicking on enemy. If clicked in the midst of action, Geralt ceases to do anything and brief time penalty is applied before he could restart attacking.
First, draw your sword, unless it is a fistfight.