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The Witcher 3

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This page contains information on the Yrden Sign from the game The Witcher 3. Read on to learn more information on what are the effects of Yrden and all its available upgrades.

Yrden Sign

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Yrden is a defensive sign that spawns multiple signs in the surrounding area that can slow enemies on hit or summon a magic glyph that works like a turret that attacks and slows nearby enemies.

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Yrden - Core.jpg Core Ability: Yrden Sign
Magic trap that slows enemies who enter its area of effect.

Yrden Upgrades

Sustained Glyphs 1/2Sustained Glyphs Upgradable up to 2 times
・Increases the number of traps
・Increases the number of turret attacks
・Increase sign duration
・Increase stamina regeneration
Magic Trap 1/3Magic Trap Upgradable up to 3 times
・Damages and slows nearby enemies within the radius
・Destroys projectiles within the area
・Increase stamina regeneration
Yrden Intensity 1/5Yrden Intensity Upgradable up to 5 times
・Increases Yrden Sign intensity
・Increase stamina regeneration
Supercharged Glyphs 1/5Supercharged Glyphs Upgradable up to 5 times
・Enemies under hit loses Vitality or Essence per second
・Increase stamina regeneration

Strengths and Weaknesses

When to Use Yrden

・Effective against slow moving enemies because of its ability to continuously deal damage while inside the radius.

When not to Yrden

・Using Yrden against groups of enemies can be difficult because of their continuous attack which can interupt your cast time.

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