

Ultimately Igni is a better crowd control spell, but the fact that Student, Apprentice, etc. It might seem like a waste to do this (after all, no matter how many foes you effect, you’ll only have to time to coup-de-grace one or two of them) the fact that you can disable large groups gives you time to eliminate a few to take the pressure off, and while they’re down you’ll be regenerating Vitality and Endurance.

If you invest in charging the Sign up it’ll gain a greater radius, which is nice for dealing with groups of humanoid elements-especially if you focus on improving the Knockdown, Stun, and especially the Disarm properties of the spell. You should still put it behind your Sword Styles in priority when it comes to leveling, but it’s a handy ability to be able to get pressure off, knock down singular strong enemies, or disarm attackers. It’s the first Witcher sign you learn, and it’s also one of the best. This spell is essentially a telekinetic blast, useful for dislodging rubble and knocking down enemies for a coup-de-grace. In Chapter 2, its inceneration can speed up select fights, but by Chapter 3 it can be used to clear out groups of enemies by itself-and rather economically, too. In Chapter 1, it’s best used to light fires so you can rest. No Sign shows this progression better than Igni. With the investment of four Gold Talents and a dozen Silver Talents (ideally purchased between levels 30 to 35) they can go from enemy softeners to downright fight winners. Once Chapter 3 starts Geralt can level quickly, easily, and often. Signs are wonderful-and employing a healthy mix of both swordplay and Signs will result in a supremely potent Witcher-but you’ll suffer more if you neglect your swords than you will if you neglect Signs. Granted, with some Gold Talents invested into Endurance and Intelligence his Endurance level and Endurance regeneration rate removes this limitation to a large degree, they’re still limited in a way swords simply aren’t. You’ll constantly find enemies resistant to status effects (like most undead), and your Endurance level will limit the frequency with which Geralt can fall back on his Signs.
