The Witcherfranchise is known for its epic adventures and terrifying monsters.

Regardless, Geralt will want hissilver blade coated in vampire oil (superior if he has it).

There are a slew ofother alchemicals and skillsets Geralt will want to have at the ready, as well.

Witcher 3 Detlaff

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Boosts Geralt’s outgoing damage higher for every point of toxicity.

Second Life causes Geralt tofully revive to max vitality and become momentarily invulnerableupon depleting his health bar.

Dettlaff deals many lethal blows, so having this mutation active is a great safety net.

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Now, let’s discuss how toutilize these toolswell enough to survive thethree intense phases of this battle.

Dettlaff’s Vampire Form

Unsurprisingly, the first phase is the easiest.

Dettlaff is a swift and aggressive fighter as you would expect from a higher vampire.

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This means that Geralt will need toutilize a combination of dodges and swift attacks.

The objective is simple:Savage the opponent and don’t get hit.

A big part of that is planning ahead andgenerally keeping your distancewhen possible.

The Witcher 3’s Triss using rune to create lightning in the dark

As the bats gather for the dive, there will be two phases of a black cloud-like animation.

Unlike with the bats, Geralt will have an opening to attack, but only briefly.

Then he should roll away in anticipation for Dettlaff to launch himself skyward, which can damage Geralt.

Dettlaff higher vampire form bared fangs

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What’s even creepier is that Dettlaff’s most grotesque form is also present within this fleshy prison.

Finding yourself inside your foe is enough to cause anyone to start hacking mindlessly to find a way out.

You’ll want toauto-lock onto each heartin turn for this method.

Dettlaff’s monster higher vampire form Blood and Wine expansion

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Repeat this cycle on the two remaining hearts, and Geralt will have slain Dettlaff at last.

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Geralt vs. Dettlaff

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