you could also take the time to slug back some decoctions and prep Geralt’s blade.

Here are some of the alchemicals we recommend.

Grunt Work First

Stay clear of the Ofieri Mage until you’ve dispatched the soldiers.

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Luckily they are fairly easy to take out.

As mentioned above, Dancing Star bombs are a reliable way toincite panic and break up the group.

From there, Aard works well.

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Geralt will need toevade his various attacks while dodging towards the Mageand usually stun him before landing any hits.

To accomplish this, you’ll need to learn the mage’s different assaults' patterns and capabilities.

Pacifying The Mage

The good thing is the Ofieri’s attacks are also his defense.

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After Geralt has gotten within close proximity, the mage is actually quite squishy and easy to keep defenseless.

He’s virtually incapable of fending off Geralt’s blows and isextremely vulnerable to fire.

Geralt doesn’t even need to get within sword range right off.

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Getting close enough to cast signs or throw bombs, then rushing in will do.

It can be quite a process to bring down the Ofieri Mage, but it’s not impossible.

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