Of all the new enemies that were introduced intheBlood & WineexpansionforThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,Shaelmaars may be the trickiest to defeat. If Geralt of Rivia jumps into battle with one of these rolling juggernauts without first doing the proper reading, it’s likelyDandelion will be writinghis eulogy instead of another tale of triumph.
As with any fight inThe Witcher 3, the best path to victory lies in preparedness - especially at higher difficulty levels. Crackingopen Geralt’s trusty bestiarywill provide all the information a practicing witcher will need to best any beast, shaelmaars included.
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Fighting Shaelmaars in The Witcher 3
One of the first things Geralt will notice when fighting a shaelmaar is that, when attacking with a sword, the beast seems to be completely invulnerable.The creature’s extremely toughshell will deflect even the strongest of blows. With this discovery, weaker beings may give up and resign themselves to their fate. Witchers, however, know that where brute force fails, preparation prevails.
Reading the shaelmaar’s entry in the bestiary will reveal that, though they have an incredibly acute sense of hearing,they are completely and utterly blind! Using this to their advantage, a witcher can defeat a shaelmaar with the following tactics:
Important Notes:
The key to fighting shaelmaars is to remain patient. Following these simple steps will transform a once invulnerable foe into something that can be taken out with relative ease.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC.
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