You're right. FCR is a bit challenging at first. But, there are other combos using signs and sword slashes. Pushing the Beast and Slashing it at the same time - commonand cheap trick, but if done in combination with 2 sword styles and a Igni burst for it to back down? A bit hard if you try not to get ruffled up a bit.Oh, and the Beast is not Immune to Igni. I defeated it with my bare Magical hands by just using that sign once. Took a while, but I got the job done.DanConnors said:
eace:Igni is the only sign that can damage the beast, so play safe and stick with the burning gets the job done. Geralt's sprinting speed aint kidding at all.But this approach is a mage's way, I prefer coup de grace the strongest mob leader first. Aard is just a support spell.56236 said:Seems you got the hang of it. But, I warn you that once a Mod is installed... You'll wish for the 'wasted' swallow. Heed my Warning :evil:Challenge: Ever tried slaying the Beast using Signs only??56236 said:
Well, you know, I defeated the Beast recently in hard mode thanks to Aard spell. The Beast fainted unconscious and I killed it in one shot.So, it isn't just a support spell and can be very useful.reyavalon said:Igni is the only sign that can damage the beast, so play safe and stick with the burning gets the job done. Geralt's sprinting speed aint kidding at all.But this approach is a mage's way, I prefer coup de grace the strongest mob leader first. Aard is just a support spell.reyavalon said:Seems you got the hang of it. But, I warn you that once a Mod is installed... You'll wish for the 'wasted' swallow. Heed my Warning :evil:Challenge: Ever tried slaying the Beast using Signs only??reyavalon said:
Don't say that...Malivion said:
There's plenty help you can see here in this very thread. Btw, curious as to what level you were playing?Don't hesitate to ask as it's our pleasure to answer.I see this is your first post... why not stop by our Welcome Thread and introduce yourself. There are also other places in our cosy forum, but for now... eace:Nope. Which decision you make has nothing to do with it. Many people say that the Beast fight is the most challenging fight in the game.ecchirebirth said:
There are a lot of strategies for winning against the Beast; it's a frequent enough question that you can find a huge, long thread about it here. My own advice for winning against the Beast can be found here.You CAN win this fight! Good luck!
But spectre oil is DEFINATELY a necessity, expecially when your Aarding fails to stun or knockdown.As for Igni - I would have thought that a spectre who likes fire would be immune to such...never mind then.Wow, this is really cheating... I know the wiki can help out with the formulas, but I don't agree with this as it imbalances the game.That's like, Geralt all of a sudden has a relaps and , the amnesia is gone. Na-ah, I don't think it works that way.I've gotten to the point of beating the Beast with a bare minimum of Signs only without the aid of potions, but Aard and Igni have to be pretty high though.I'd suggest the oil to be most effective and whichever style suits the player as they're all effective, but aside from that... head on...Chuckles said:Or if you're desperate, cook up a Full Moon potion, meditate until an appropriate time (to avoid timelapse problems) and drink it. The added life is helpful.Yes, I know purists will consider this a cheat, as Geralt hasn't legitimately "learned" this potion yet, but when its not your first time through and you just want to move on, hit that beast with all the potions you can cook up with Act I ingredients. It'll fall, and you can get on with enjoying Act II
eace:Not fair!gamewidow said:
I like my own style: specter's oil, swallow, thunderbolt, aard....pure blood and sweat! ;DExceptionally I agree with you here56236 said:Wow, this is really cheating... I know the wiki can help out with the formulas, but I don't agree with this as it imbalances the game.That's like, Geralt all of a sudden has a relaps and , the amnesia is gone. Na-ah, I don't think it works that way.56236 said:Or if you're desperate, cook up a Full Moon potion, meditate until an appropriate time (to avoid timelapse problems) and drink it. The added life is helpful.Yes, I know purists will consider this a cheat, as Geralt hasn't legitimately "learned" this potion yet, but when its not your first time through and you just want to move on, hit that beast with all the potions you can cook up with Act I ingredients. It'll fall, and you can get on with enjoying Act II
Of course Geralt could hit the mark and his alchemy experiments are successful and *gosh* he has invent Full Moon. But... are there already Hydrragenum and Vermilion availlabe in Act I ? :hmmm: Abigail sells vermillion and phosphorus, but no hydragenum Blood and sweat, as I saidPetraSilie said:Exceptionally I agree with you herePetraSilie said:Wow, this is really cheating... I know the wiki can help out with the formulas, but I don't agree with this as it imbalances the game.That's like, Geralt all of a sudden has a relaps and , the amnesia is gone. Na-ah, I don't think it works that way.PetraSilie said:Or if you're desperate, cook up a Full Moon potion, meditate until an appropriate time (to avoid timelapse problems) and drink it. The added life is helpful.Yes, I know purists will consider this a cheat, as Geralt hasn't legitimately "learned" this potion yet, but when its not your first time through and you just want to move on, hit that beast with all the potions you can cook up with Act I ingredients. It'll fall, and you can get on with enjoying Act II
eace:A veteran would know how to beat the Beastie one way or another or even another.Whether using your sword, signs, potions or whatnot, a veteran has no problem fist-fighting the Beast into submissionif the option were available.Chuckles said:
I guess it's understandable if an experienced player would like to spice-up their venture with a few nifty tricks. :
