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This page describes the effects and points required to learn Protective Coating, a Alchemy Skill from the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Read on to learn more about this ability and find whether it is any good or not worth investing points into.

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Protective Coating General Information

Protective Coating Basic Information

Protective Coating
Protective Coating
Base Effect Adds 5% protection against attacks from the monster type the oil targets.
Potion Duration Time: +5%
Core Skill Oil Preparation
Skill Branch Alchemy
Required Branch Points 8

Leveling Up Protective Coating

Ability Effect
Protective Coating 1/5 Adds 5% protection against attacks from the monster type the oil targets.
Potion Duration Time: +5%
Protective Coating 2/5 Adds 10% protection against attacks from the monster type the oil targets.
Potion Duration Time: +10%
Protective Coating 3/5 Adds 15% protection against attacks from the monster type the oil targets.
Potion Duration Time: +15%
Protective Coating 4/5 Adds 20% protection against attacks from the monster type the oil targets.
Potion Duration Time: +20%
Protective Coating 5/5 Adds 25% protection against attacks from the monster type the oil targets.
Potion Duration Time: +25%

Is Protective Coating Worth It?

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Protective Coating is worth investing points into

As this skill has quite a few uses and can be used in several builds, we recommend building this skill. This skill will usually always come in handy, though there may be instances where you should prioritize another skill instead. If you have extra points and do not know where to invest them, this skill is a good option.

Using the ability of this skill can greatly help you when you are having a hard time defeating a specific type of enemy. The damage protection you get can greatly help you in combat against the targeted enemy.

Conclusion

The skill is definitely worth investing into if you constantly apply oils to your blades. The bonus to your offensive and defensive capabilites are great considering the required investment to gain this skill.

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