Summary

  • A Witcher 3 player showcased a build on social media that stun-locked a Griffin using a crossbow.
  • The player used talents, gear, and Mutations such as Cat Eye and Greater Red Mutagens for the build.
  • The effectiveness of the build raises curiosity about how CD Projekt Red will handle talents in The Witcher 4.

Although The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt allows players to make various builds, one fan took to social media to share a build that allowed them to lock down a Griffin and prevent the monster from attacking Geralt. The Witcher 3 player posted a clip of their effort and shared the talents and mutagens they used in the build that made their feat possible.

Throughout Geralt's adventures in The Witcher franchise, the titular monster slayer for hire has faced no shortage of dangerous creatures. One key element that has allowed Geralt to succeed at fulfilling various contracts is knowing how to handle different foes and using that knowledge to prepare accordingly beforehand. Between crafting potions and bombs that can counter a specific monster type, such as Dimeritium Bombs that can block magic of all kinds, or visiting a crafter who can make new weapons and armor, The Witcher games have allowed fans to create various builds and gear sets for Geralt to use in different situations.

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Knowing how versatile Geralt can be, one Witcher fan posted a clip that showed how broken some builds are. On the r/Witcher3 subreddit, a user named anome97 shared a 42-second video of how they stun-locked a Griffin using only a crossbow and some blunt crossbow bolts. The battle took place in the no-mans-land of Velen, home to some of the more unforgettable quests in The Witcher 3. The video was taken during a New Game+ run of The Witcher 3, which has enemy level-scaling as one of its features. After evading a diving attack from the Griffin, anome97 shot bolts at the monster's head. Each shot was a critical hit that stunned the Griffin in place and rendered it unable to attack. The Witcher player shot 25 crossbow bolts throughout the fight, and a majority of them found their mark. The Griffin eventually succumbed to their wounds.

A Witcher 3 Player Stunlocks A Griffin With A Handy Crossbow Build

In the comments, anome97 posted a screenshot of the Mutations and the talents they used in the video. The crux of anome97's build was the Cat Eye Mutation, which is one of the top Mutations in The Witcher 3. The build also made use of Greater Red Mutagens to increase Geralt's attack power by a combined 210%, and the Crippling Shot perk to stagger monsters and humans.

Additionally, anome97 said they used Grandmaster Feline armor, which adds more damage at the cost of defense. As CD Projekt Red continues to work on The Witcher 4, it remains to be seen how the upcoming entry will handle talents and builds.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Top Critic Avg: 93 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
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Released
May 19, 2015
ESRB
M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
Developer(s)
CD Projekt Red
Publisher(s)
CD Projekt Red
Engine
REDengine 3
Cross-Platform Play
yes
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WHERE TO PLAY

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You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

PLAY AS A HIGHLY TRAINED MONSTER SLAYER FOR HIRE
Trained from early childhood and mutated to gain superhuman skills, strength, and reflexes, witchers are a counterbalance to the monster-infested world in which they live.
Gruesomely destroy foes as a professional monster hunter armed with a range of upgradeable weapons, mutating potions, and combat magic. Hunt down a wide variety of exotic monsters, from savage beasts prowling mountain passes to cunning supernatural predators lurking in the shadowy back alleys of densely populated cities. Invest your rewards to upgrade your weaponry and buy custom armor, or spend them on horse races, card games, fist fighting, and other pleasures life brings.


EXPLORE A MORALLY AMBIGUOUS FANTASY OPEN WORLD
Built for endless adventure, the massive open world of The Witcher sets new standards in terms of size, depth, and complexity. Traverse a fantastical open world: explore forgotten ruins, caves, and shipwrecks, trade with merchants and dwarven smiths in cities, and hunt across the open plains, mountains, and seas. Deal with treasonous generals, devious witches, and corrupt royalty to provide dark and dangerous services. Make choices that go beyond good & evil, and face their far-reaching consequences.

Expansions
The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone, The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
Franchise
The Witcher
Steam Deck Compatibility
verified
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Genre(s)
RPG, Action, Adventure