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Leshen in The Witcher 3
A Leshen turns the forest itself into a combat arena, combining ranged roots, teleportation and summoned wildlife.
Short answer. Clear or control summoned wolves first, keep moving to break root attacks, and close distance only after the Leshen finishes a spell or teleport.
01 / Player path
Where to find it and what to do
Leshens inhabit deep forests and appear in contracts and exploration encounters across Velen, Skellige and other wooded regions.
02 / Requirements
Before you start
- 01
Prepare relict-class oil and damage.
- 02
Carry a crowd-control bomb or sign setup.
- 03
Fight in an area with enough room to dodge.
03 / Core facts
At a glance
- Class
- Relict
- Attack pattern
- Roots, crows and summons
- Priority
- Separate summons from boss
- Arena
- Forest cover and obstacles
04 / Field notes
Details that change the route
Killing wolves before returning to the Leshen prevents constant interruptions to your attack windows.
A tree line can block projectiles, but it can also hide the Leshen. Keep the camera moving and listen for the teleport tell.
05 / Continue
Related entities and guides
Velen
Velen is the largest early-game combat and quest region, mixing war-torn settlements, marshes and the Bloody Baron storyline.
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Combat
Combat is built from reading the enemy, choosing the right sword, and weaving defence with signs, bombs and alchemy.
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Signs
Signs are Geralt's five magical tools for defence, damage, control, traps and dialogue alternatives.
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