eh, heliotrop and somn kind of overlap with quen and axii. But the alternate form of yrden in witcher 3 is different enough in function from the original I'd say it could constitute a separate sign
If I am being honest I have to say that books didn't do very good job at implementing the signs. Even if we go from just how they are actually used in the books Geralt just seems to forget them all the time, not to mention that well signs like igni would very obviously be very effective for combat if used with any degree of creativity, but that seems like it was too much for Sapkowski to write around. Also correct me if I am wrong, but it is never said that the "hate reflection" was any kind of magic (there's an argument it could be an effect of one of his potions but that's about it). I reread the passage recently and the way it's written it just seems like witchers are just really goddamn scary when they get angry, besides the striga flees because Geralt has his silver sword and is ready to strike. The hatered on his face just adds to the intimidation it isn't the cause.
I agree, I can barely remember spots where signs were used in the books. I always thought that the books witchers were feared and excluded by people because of the unnatural reflexes, strenght, speed, perception... enhanced by the mutations, and a whole life studying anatomy and sword, more than for being lesser mages. Funny thing my TW3 build is heavily sign oriented.
In books signs weren't a big thinh. In addition, Geralt only used aard and igni several times. It was games that changed the perception of signs. Witcher wasn't a sorcerer in the books and wasn't capable of setting fire to a hut like in the game.
@@chimericpaladin35813 Only a few gestures are required to cast a given "Sign". Witchers, who have no magical abilities, use potions even more often. To use Signs, each witcher must wear a medallion - otherwise he is unable to cast them (Geralt after losing the medallion in the Swallow's Tower).
Suppire was not a sign introduced in the witcher novels. It is a spell which is used by Reynevan, a protagonist of another series by Sapkowski. Its only connection to the witcher universe is through Gwent.
Quen and Yrden, as well as the occasional igni for drowners and axii for dialogue, we're the only things I used in Witcher 3. Quen especially can make quests waaaayyy to advances for your level look like jokes.
@@dexterhopkins5267 Aard is good for anything that flies. It also sometimes knocks people on their bottom and lets you easily finish them with one press of a key.
If they will make a Witcher 4 and if it will be even better or at least on par with Witcher 3, I will start believing in Santa. There is so much lore in this franchise. It would be such a shame to not bring it to light in the form of a video game that is packed with it.
Axi, if like the game version, is one of my top choices for IRL. Most other signs have three issues: too niche for everyday life, too damaging, or too obvious. Of course, Axi is way too abusable since it has partial mind control. But think of the things you could do with it to gain an edge or avoid issues, lol
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Must engage for the algorithm gods
Thanks dude :)
@@LoreTours word. I like your work my dude. Keep on.
It would be pretty cool if the next witcher game will include some of the other signs in some fashion
Probably not. Too complex.
eh, heliotrop and somn kind of overlap with quen and axii. But the alternate form of yrden in witcher 3 is different enough in function from the original I'd say it could constitute a separate sign
There is a heliotrope sign in Witcher 2.
Hmmm wonder
If I am being honest I have to say that books didn't do very good job at implementing the signs. Even if we go from just how they are actually used in the books Geralt just seems to forget them all the time, not to mention that well signs like igni would very obviously be very effective for combat if used with any degree of creativity, but that seems like it was too much for Sapkowski to write around.
Also correct me if I am wrong, but it is never said that the "hate reflection" was any kind of magic (there's an argument it could be an effect of one of his potions but that's about it). I reread the passage recently and the way it's written it just seems like witchers are just really goddamn scary when they get angry, besides the striga flees because Geralt has his silver sword and is ready to strike. The hatered on his face just adds to the intimidation it isn't the cause.
I agree, I can barely remember spots where signs were used in the books. I always thought that the books witchers were feared and excluded by people because of the unnatural reflexes, strenght, speed, perception... enhanced by the mutations, and a whole life studying anatomy and sword, more than for being lesser mages.
Funny thing my TW3 build is heavily sign oriented.
In books signs weren't a big thinh. In addition, Geralt only used aard and igni several times. It was games that changed the perception of signs. Witcher wasn't a sorcerer in the books and wasn't capable of setting fire to a hut like in the game.
did the books go into any talks about normal people being able to use signs or are they wholly a witcher thing
@@chimericpaladin35813 Only a few gestures are required to cast a given "Sign". Witchers, who have no magical abilities, use potions even more often. To use Signs, each witcher must wear a medallion - otherwise he is unable to cast them (Geralt after losing the medallion in the Swallow's Tower).
@@rafalszczepanski98 and how common and/or difficult to make are these medallions, or are they something that simply cant be made anymore
Suppire was not a sign introduced in the witcher novels. It is a spell which is used by Reynevan, a protagonist of another series by Sapkowski. Its only connection to the witcher universe is through Gwent.
I hate how nobody talks about the ancient lizard men... the Vren...
Well all the info we had is their name and that they existed before the elves. And maybe that they where killed by them.
@@stefankatsarov5806They're in 1st comic
I’d have to say that Igni and Axii are the most useful spells in my opinion. You would barely have to use Aard, Quen, or Yrden.
Quen and Yrden, as well as the occasional igni for drowners and axii for dialogue, we're the only things I used in Witcher 3. Quen especially can make quests waaaayyy to advances for your level look like jokes.
@@dexterhopkins5267 Aard is good for anything that flies. It also sometimes knocks people on their bottom and lets you easily finish them with one press of a key.
Quen is good for healing yourself
All signs are super useful when you max them out
If you play on high difficulties you’d know that Quen is probably the best sign of them all
Thank you for the vid, learned more about witchers and broke my left arm.
If they will make a Witcher 4 and if it will be even better or at least on par with Witcher 3, I will start believing in Santa. There is so much lore in this franchise. It would be such a shame to not bring it to light in the form of a video game that is packed with it.
There isnt actially that much, 70% if not more of the lore in the games is made up. Its the characters and some names that are from the books.
There isnt actually that much. 70% or more of the lore in the games is made up.
Lol Arnold at the end
put the monster down now
Nice video, keep it up!❤
Axi, if like the game version, is one of my top choices for IRL. Most other signs have three issues: too niche for everyday life, too damaging, or too obvious. Of course, Axi is way too abusable since it has partial mind control. But think of the things you could do with it to gain an edge or avoid issues, lol
beri intresteeng, thaekns for the vbidoe
Watching cod pros discover the insanity of aceu is always enter
lore can i ask you a question
Nice video but i only count 8 signs?
Thanks, my bad, there are 9 signs discussed in the video, I just missed one off in the chapters. Fixed now :)
NINE? 👀
AXII
cool video
for the algorithm
9th is just aard
Qwen and chill
Rcf
Poo, for the algorithm of course
Pinky=thumb
Honestly could have done without all the AI art.
Yeah fair, just spotted them again, does look a bit tacky
@@LoreTourswhere did you get it from?
So what? It doesn't detract from the video.
Why? They are beautiful and illustrate well the signs that are talked about. Would you rather stare at a black screen?
@@PanzerShrek94 Would rather stare at an image of Geralt where the wolf head medallion actually looks like a wolf head and not some mangled star.
The use of AI art in this video sickens me
axii. most useful
Algo rythm algo rythm