Aard sign



The Aard Sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers. It is comprised of a telekinetic thrust that can stun, repel, knock down or disarm opponents, as well as remove barriers and other objects.

The base ability produces a directed blast of telekinetic energy that staggers opponents, leaving them open for a subsequent attack. They can be stunned or knocked to the ground. There are four other Aard-related abilities which can be enhanced by allocating Ability points via the Character panel:


 * Far-Reaching Aard (3 levels)
 * Aard Sweep (3 levels)
 * Aard Intensity (5 levels)
 * Shock Wave (5 levels)

Aard is a telekinetic wave that can throw back, knock down or stun an opponent. This sign can also be used to destroy obstacles, for example crumbling walls or stacks of barrels. When an enemy is in front of a cliff, casting the sign can throw them beyond the edge. Aard has an area effect when properly enhanced.



Aard is the first Sign Geralt 'learns' over the course of the game; one cannot finish the Prologue without it as it is necessary to break through a wall of debris to exit the witchers' laboratory. Its icon is based on the alchemical symbol for Air. It is the sign that the witcher uses the most. Outside of combat, Aard is most often used to clear a path, either by blowing down a wall or blowing apart a pile of debris. During combat it can stun, knockdown or disarm an opponent.

The witcher's skill with the sign is developed through the allocation of talents.

Mechanics

 * To use the Aard sign, right-click on the desired target
 * Endurance is used whenever the sign is cast, if the overall level is too low, Geralt will not be able to cast the sign


 * Tip: Knocked-down or stunned opponents are easy to kill with a single strike.

Later on, visiting the Circles of Elements attributed to Aard grants Geralt the Blessing of Air.

Examples of obstructions that are "Aard-able"

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Circles of Elements
Circles of Elements dedicated to the Aard sign and bestowing the Blessing of Air include:
 * Circle of Whispering Stones in the Prologue
 * Circle of the Windy Wanderer in the outskirts
 * Circle of Lifeless Air in the sewers
 * Circle of the Winter Storm in the fields
 * Circle of Mute Thunder in the swamp cemetery

There are only two circles of elements in "The Price of Neutrality" and only one of them is for Aard. It has no special name.
 * Circle of Elements southwest of the Camp.

Aard (Zeichen) Σύμβολο του Αρντ Signe d'Aard Aard Znak Aard