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Wraith in The Witcher 3

Wraiths phase through space and resist ordinary sword pressure unless you force them into a material state.

Short answer. Use Yrden to force the wraith into the trap, apply Specter Oil before combat, and save Moon Dust or burst damage for dangerous nightwraith phases.

✓ Bestiary class + version-qualified combat notesReviewed 2026-09-30

01 / Player path

Where to find it and what to do

Wraiths appear around cemeteries, ruins, haunted estates and quest-specific locations. Nightwraith contracts often begin from local notices.

02 / Requirements

Before you start

01
Apply Specter Oil before entering combat.
02
Prepare Yrden and Moon Dust.
03
Keep Quen available for teleport strikes.

03 / Core facts

At a glance

Class: Specter
Key sign: Yrden
Key bomb: Moon Dust
Primary resource: Damage windows inside the trap

04 / Field notes

Details that change the route

Do not chase a phased wraith across the whole arena. Reposition toward your next Yrden cast instead.

Nightwraith variants can heal or become harder to interrupt. Burst them while they are forced into a physical form.

Where to find it and what to do

Before you start

At a glance

Details that change the route

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Signs

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