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The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis filled to the brim with nearlyevery type of monstrosity imaginable. From diabolical demons to cantankerous trolls, it seems that Geralt of Riviafaces a new enemy with every stephe takes. The Witcher’s most formidable tool in these encounters is not just his swords, but also the intimate knowledge of a creature’s strengths and weaknesses. It stands to reason that, as the list of evil men and dangerous monsters expands, so too does Geralt’s need for critical information.
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One of themost common enemy typesthat Geralt will encounter on his journey throughThe Witcher 3isinsectoids.These unsightly creatures can be found in almost every corner of the continent. The name insectoid covers a large family of creatures that includeendrega,kikimore,arachasae,andgiant centipedes. While each of the subspecies has several differences, they all share a resemblance to various arthropods of the natural world.
Remember, all insectoids are vulnerable toinsectoid oil. Use it before fighting anything in this guide!
Endrega Variants
The Endrega is an extremely common creature that roams the forested areas of Geralt’s world. The variants often form large packs and attack together.
Endrega Warrior
Arachasae Variants
TheArachasaeare creatures that are based on arachnid forms from the natural world. Varying greatly in appearance and threat level, these monsters can be found in the caves and forests of the world.
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Kikimore Variants
TheBlood & Wineexpansionbrought with it several new enemies, including a returning insectoid fromThe Witcher:kikimores.These clever monsters behave with a hive-mind mentality, trying to overwhelm their targets with sheer numbers. Found throughout Toussaint.
Kikimore Workers
Kikimore Warrior
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Giant Centipedes
Another new addition fromBlood & Wine,thegiant centipedesdwell in the earth beneath Toussaint, springing forth when they are disturbed.
Giant Centipede:
Unique Insectoid Variants
There are two insectoid variants that Geralt will encounter only once throughout his journey. These creatures are found during the course of missions and cannot be found in the regular course of exploration.
Harrisi
Harrisi is a venomous arachas that can befound during the quest"Contract: Missing Brother." Located in a long-abandoned mine, Harrisi guards several clutches of arachas eggs. She can be fought with the same tactics Geralt uses to fight a regular venomous arachas. The only difference is Harrisi’s damage output and health pool are considerably higher.
Pale Widows
These giant centipede variants are found during theBlood & Winemission “Turn and Face the Strange.“Geralt is tasked with killing them to harvest a special item for the quest. These white beauties are essentially just re-skinned versions of the base enemy.While it’s not a boss fight, what makes this fight slightly more difficult is the small area in which it takes place. UseYrdenand stay aware of where they will be coming above ground.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The Next-Gen update is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on December 14th.
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