Over the years, The Witcher has amassed a growing following through various games and the recent TV series. All things considered, it's not surprising that the fantasy franchise is now dabbling in the mobile market with The Witcher: Monster Slayer. In this creature-hunting title akin to Pokémon GO, players take the role of a witcher as they explore the real world in search of horrific monsters to vanquish. However, that's only part of the equation.
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Iconic witcher Geralt gathers many exotic artifacts on his journeys, and that element remains true here. Players can attain several of these in the game. While they don't have any tangible benefits, they do function as important milestones in one's monster-slaying career. Here's how to find them all.
This trinket is a relatively simple one to obtain. It calls for players to kill 10 drowners. The downside is that they must do this in an hour; the upside is that the drowners are among the easier creatures to dispatch in The Witcher: Monster Slayer. Their strength lies in their numbers, which isn't as much of an issue here as in The Witcher 3. This ensures that even novice players can conquer these creatures.
Drowners are aquatic in appearance, so it goes without saying that they're near water bodies. Alternatively, gamers can use the map to locate them. They're not nearly as rare as leshens or other legendary monsters. Finding ten of them in an hour shouldn't be too difficult.
Another trinket with a time limit, this requires players to slay 5 wraiths in an hour. It may seem like a reasonable amount, but wraiths are trickier to tackle than the primitive drowners. Make sure to unlock some of the more advanced signs before challenging one. Alternatively, Specter Oil can speed up the process by doubling damage against these ghostly foes.
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Even with these tools, it's best to start this kill streak after sunset. Wraiths are more likely to emerge at night, so vanquishing enough of them is easier during this time.
This trinket doesn't have a time limit, but it compensates for that through sheer numbers. To earn the Lizard Slayer, players must defeat a whopping 20 draconids. These reptilian beasts come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from the smaller forktails to the colossal dragons. It goes without saying that the more minuscule specimens are the easier avenue to the trinket.
They're fairly simple to locate in the overall world: Players can find them on the map and use their witcher senses to lure them into battle. Their small size makes them weak to strong attacks, as well as kinetic damage. Suffice it to say, the Aard sign is a great way to keep them on the back foot (or wing). Just don't give them a chance to use their talons.
As indicated by its shape, this trinket is the reward for killing a specific monster — namely, a leshen. This woodland sprite is one of the trickier enemies to fight. Much of that comes down to its ability to manipulate the plant life around it, meaning gamers have to always have to be on the lookout for flanking attacks. Thankfully, players can counter these obstacles through strong strikes and fire, which leshens are obviously weak against.
Finding this legendary beast is another matter. They're not too fond of people, so they generally stay away from populated areas. Players might run into them in forests or areas covered with vegetation. Even then, they're pretty rare, but the chances of encounters are increased during rain or other precipitation. Since slaying a leshen is such an exercise in patience, it's no wonder why it only takes one to net the trinket.
As a mobile game simulating the nomadic life of a witcher, this title naturally emphasizes travel. Players are meant to go out into the world, which is how they find monsters to slay. Those seeking this trinket will have to embrace that lifestyle, as it's only unlocked after traveling for 2000 kilometers.
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If this seems too daunting, then it's best to bide one's time. Players will eventually gain this trinket through their other exploits, be it exploration, level grinding, or pursuing other trinkets. It's only a matter of time before they get enough steps for this reward. The trinket won't replace a Fitbit, but it does give more physical gamers something to work for.
This is a bragging right for any wannabe witcher, because it takes the longest to complete. To attain this fabled trinket, players must clear 50 Nemeta. These are challenge rooms or mini arenas, functioning as spawn points for monsters. They each spit out three enemies in total, and the witcher must kill all of them to clear the Nemeton. Keep in mind, though, that each Nemeton can only be attempted once a day.
The good news is that players have plenty to choose from. Nemeta take the form of large trees, which are dotted around the map. This makes them easy to find for any willing to tackle them. Even with this ease of access, however, players must be patient. Collecting this trinket takes time and determination.