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Erynias are a species of harpy.

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[ | ]

Erynias
Tw3 journal erynia
Details
Class
Hybrid
Variations
Harpy
Occurrence
mainly Skellige
Vulnerable to
Grapeshot bombs
Hybrid oils
Aard
Loot
Erynia eye
Monster feather
Infused shard
Monster brain
Monster blood
Monster bone
Monster claw
Monster heart
Monster liver
Monster saliva

Bestiary entry[ | ]

A merchant once told me I reminded him of an erynia. Naturally, I immediately teleported him to one of their nests, so he could see for himself how ill-fitting a comparison it was.
Lytta Neyd, the sorceress also known as Coral
Hard as it is to imagine, the erynias found in Skellige are even more repulsive – and dangerous – than harpies, their close relatives. Though well-rotten carrion is their food of choice, they will not turn up their noses at fresh meat, man flesh included.
When they spy a potential victim, erynias, like harpies or shishigas, will try to make full use of the strength of their numbers and their ability to control the skies. They will circle above their prey then attack from several directions at once, striking with razor-shark [sic] talons and tearing their targets to shreds.
While attacking they aim for the neck, eyes and other vital organs, often causing their prey to bleed to death as a result. In this way a small flock of erynias is able to make quick work of larger and better-armed victims, who often are not able to defend themselves effectively from several opponents at once.

In The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings[ | ]

Erynia
Tw2 Erynia
Details
Class
Others
Variations
Harpy
Harpy queen
Celaeno harpy
Occurrence
usually near cliffs and mountains, but not exclusively
Immunity
Knockdown
Susceptibility
Harpy trap
Igni sign
Tactics
swift, flying attacks and quick retreats
Crafting/Alchemy
Harpy egg
Harpy eyes
Harpy feathers
Harpy saliva
Harpy claws
Cloth
Robust cloth
Twine
Leather
Hardened leather
Other loot
Orens

They appear larger than harpies and armored and can be distinguished from other harpies by their crystal "bracelets".