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The Witcher 3

The Beast of Beauclair Location, Weaknesses, and Loot

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This is a guide on how to beat the enemy The Beast of Beauclair in the game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Read on to find out what loot The Beast of Beauclair drops, what its weaknesses are, what level you should face it at, and more.

The Beast of Beauclair - Basic Information

Appearance and Type

The Beast of BeauclairThe Beast of Beauclair
Type Vampires
Class Bosses
Appearing in Blood and Wine DLC

The Type of a Monster will determine what Oil it is weak against. For example, Monsters of the Necrophage Type will receive 10% extra damage from Swords coated in Necrophage oil.

The Beast of Beauclair - Loot and Locations

Location where title is Found

Location Toussaint

Loot Dropped by The Beast of Beauclair

Loot Item 1 None

The Beast of Beauclair - Weaknesses and How to Fight

Weaknesses of The Beast of Beauclair

Weakness 1 Black Blood
Weakness 2 Quen
Recommended Sword Silver
Recommended Oil Vampire Oil

How to Fight The Beast of Beauclair

How to Fight

You will encounter this fight during the Main Quest: Blood Run. You will fight against Dettlaff in his humanoid vampire form. The best way to deal with him is to counter his attacks. All of his light attacks can be countered leaving him vulnerable for multiple strikes from you.

What Preparations to Make?

You should use your Silver Sword and coat it with Vampire oil to deal bonus damage to him. Cast the Quen Sign to protect yourself from his attacks while attempting to counter him. Drink a Black Blood Potion to reflect some damage back to him whenever he is able to attack you.

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