Quen can stop a single hit or more as it is upgraded. The best version of the Sign however is the Active Shield upgrade. This allows Geralt to have a constant bubble shield around him. While the shield is active Geralt can move and attacks against him are blocked, returning vitality to him with each hit. As the bubble takes damage it drains stamina, but its protective nature allows for great survivability in any combat situation.
Aard is a strong telekinetic blast that can stumble and knock down enemies. A light blue triangle bursting from Geralt's hand can stop an enemy in their tracks. A quick blast can stop a sword swing before it hits. Or it can create a small opening in the middle of battle. Upgrading Aard further can make it extremely useful against humans and smaller monsters. The Sign can potentially knock an enemy prone allowing for a quick finisher.
It can get a little tricky though as Aard will extinguish any torches and hilariously throw any loose items across the room. Yrden is an important Sign for any Witcher facing specters. Yrden features a purple glow and hourglass symbol. Yrden is placed on the ground surrounding Geralt. The more this sign is upgraded through the skill tree, the more powerful it becomes, meaning the witcher can fend off attacks while regrouping and rethinking his strategy.
Though its use and benefits vary somewhat across the games, mastering the Quen sign is one surefire way to minimize the amount of damage the witcher takes, putting it mid-list. Yrden is an incredibly useful sign in a witcher's line of work. It allows the witcher to set magical traps on the ground that can ensnare monsters and, in some cases, hold them in place for a string of attacks designed to incapacitate or exterminate.
The more powerful Yrden becomes through leveling the skill tree, the higher the number of traps a witcher can set, which comes in handy when multiple enemies are closing in and he needs a buffer. Its usefulness definitely puts it near the top of the list, as it's likely saved the life of more than one witcher in the heat of battle.
Sometimes a witcher needs a little space to regroup and strategize, especially if an enemy or group of enemies won't get out of his face long enough for him to focus on the best course of action.
The Aard sign manipulates an enemy's kinetic energy, allowing the witcher to push it back and give him some breathing room.
Aard comes in second on the list because, at times, having that extra moment that comes from pushing a horde back allows the witcher to regroup and alter his strategy to guarantee a successful extermination. Here are some things that just don't quite add up about these signs. Witchers go through an arduous process to obtain their signature superhuman strength and reflexes. Geralt's kin win most of their battles through sheer strength and impeccable swordsmanship with the finest blades, which makes fans wonder: why is the usage of magic necessary in the first place?
The Witcher signs are barely used by Geralt in the books and are only included in the games to make room for more dynamic gameplay elements. Magic is a complex force that is better left in the able hands of mages and sorceresses, rather than being diluted for use by Witchers. In the midst of battling a Griffin or a Vampire, Witchers have to employ the use of all their senses in order to survive. This makes using hand gestures to cast spells Juggling between parrying, blocking, deflecting and dodging already makes for a difficult task, without the added bother of holding a sword with one hand and casting a spell with the other.
This is especially true for the Yrden sign, as it requires a more complex hand gesture when compared to the other signs. It doesn't affect all enemies either, resulting in the precious time being wasted when in combat. The video games by CD Projekt Red use simplified signs and portrayed them as something which requires little to no concentration, but it couldn't be further from the truth. In the books, Geralt rarely uses the signs, because they require a decent amount of concentration along with the ability to execute each hand gesture flawlessly.
By design, the signs are supposed to be low-level magic that anyone with the required knowledge should be able to use. The alternative form shoots a continuous stream of fire, which Geralt can aim and walk slowly while casting. Another important difference is that the base cast uses all Geralt's stamina at once while the fire stream continuously drains stamina until it runs out or Geralt lets up.
Stamina regeneration will have a delay after being depleted by fire stream, whereas regeneration is fairly brief after a basic cast with enough stamina buffs. Speaking of, Igni's a great crowd control tactic, setting groups of Drowners and most fleshy adversaries alight with ease, many times dispersing them in a panic for easy pickings.
However, if the witcher isn't careful, he can get caught in the flames just as easily. We've all done it at least once, where we either don't realize we're in the vicinity of swamp vapors or that the overturned barrel nearby is an explosive one.
Perhaps we were neglecting our witcher senses and didn't even notice a lopsided barrel at all. Regardless of which oversight you're guilty of, we've all experienced the shock of unexpectedly being blown into a fiery heap amidst the heat of battle.
Next time save yourself the infuriated embarrassment and be sure you've surveyed your surroundings before lighting up your enemies. Attacking a target for the increased chance of an instant kill after using Axii on them is certainly a viable tactic. Still, if the kill doesn't succeed, Axii's effect is broken. If the insta-kill fails, the cast becomes a big waste of stamina, which can be a grave mistake when fighting a group.
Besides, there are easier ways to create an instant kill opening, such as Aard's knockdown perk. Many of us tend to get a case of tunnel vision in battle, especially if one particular foe is hanging onto life with a dwindling health bar. However, confounding a stronger enemy then turning your sights onto advancing assailants is a more beneficial tactic when using Axii. After taking care of the minor threats while the heavy hitter is subdued, Geralt can focus on the beefier opponent one on one without watching his back.
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