The Witcher 3

Forktail Location, Weaknesses, and Loot

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

Forktail - Basic Information

Appearance and Type

ForktailForktail
Type Draconids
Class Normal Monsters
Appearing in Witcher 3 Base Game

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.

Forktail - Loot and Locations

Loot Dropped by Forktail

Loot Item 1 Dragon scales
Loot Item 2 Forktail plate

Forktail - Weaknesses and How to Fight

Weaknesses of Forktail

Weakness 1 Golden Oriole
Weakness 2 Grapeshot
Weakness 3 Aard
Recommended Sword Silver
Recommended Oil Draconid Oil

How to Fight Forktails

How to Fight

The best way to deal with Forktails is to force them to the ground and attack them from behind. You can force them down to the ground by hitting them with a crossbow bolt, casting the Aard Sign, or throwing a Grapeshot Bomb. You can also roll away from its tail attack which can put you behind it immediately.

What Preparations to Make?

You should use your Silver Sword and coat it with Draconid oil to deal bonus damage to them. Prepare some Grapeshot Bombs and your crossbow to force them down to the ground incase they are flying. Cast the Quen Sign to protect yourself from their attacks.

Special Sign Effects

  • Aard - This will force them down to the ground when they are flying. This can stun them for a short duration giving yourself time to attack.
  • Yrden - This will slightly slow down their movements and attacks while they are on the ground.

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