Howler

A notoriously large, aggressive chort boss that has terrorized the logging communities of Velen, possessing an ear-shattering roar that can stagger nearby witchers and disorient their senses.

Combat strategy

Use Devil’s Puffball bombs to poison its heavy lungs. Bait its forward rushing charges into a Yrden trap to slow its momentum, then circle behind for critical silver slashes infused with Relict Oil.

  • Signs Weakness: yrden, quen
  • Oil Weakness: relict oil
  • Bomb Weakness: devil's puffball
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