The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - What Are Hybrids And How To Defeat Them

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In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, there are different creatures a Witcher has to face to fulfill his duties and get rewarded. One of the monster categories is Hybrids, a dangerous amalgamation of two other monsters that inhabit Geralt's world.

Hybrids combine the capabilities, the strengths, and the weaknesses of different creatures, so the player must know how to use all the tools at his disposal in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt when facing them. Furthermore, as a combination of other species, Hybrids are versatile in their offensive capabilities, which means that the player has to plan a good strategy to survive their attacks.

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Ekhidnas are a larger, stronger breed of Sirens. They make bodies of water a dangerous place; thus, a crossbow might be helpful to Geralt. Their fighting tactics comprise flying and underwater attacks, and they are vulnerable to Grapeshot, Hybrid oil, and the signs Igni and Aard. Geralt can come across Ekhidnas in the «Here Comes the Groom» contract.

Erynias are more repulsive and dangerous Harpies that inhabit the Skellige Isles. Though well-rotten carrion is their favorite food, they will not turn up their noses at fresh meat, human flesh included.

When Erynias spy a potential victim, they will try to make full use of the strength of their numbers and the ability to control the skies. They will circle above their prey then attack from several directions at once, striking with razor-shark talons and tearing their targets to shreds. While attacking, they aim for the neck, eyes, and other vital organs, causing their prey to bleed to death as a result.

Erynias, like Harpies and all their subspecies, favor flying and hunting in packs. Igni