The Dark difficulty setting is the most demanding difficulty level in gameplay terms.
It also comes with three sets of special 'Dark Mode' armor and weapons, listed below. It is described as similar in difficulty to the 'Insane' mode while allowing the player to save their game. Equip a good armor that provides protection from physical attacks and lightning. Dark Mode is a new difficulty level which was introduced with Patch 2.0 for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. If you can, try fighting with weapon or spells that deal cold damage, the boss is vulnerable to it. Use it to attack the opponent from the side or from the back. Avoid the special attacks that are directed precisely in front of the boss.
Don't stand for too long in one place and watch out more for the shield than the axe of the Armour. Get out of its way.ĭuring the battle try performing dodge, leave blocking for critical situations.
It will mean that the boss is preparing a quick charge or powerful swing. Be cautious when it will put the shield on its back. The Armour will start using abilities of its weapon. Keep your attention still focused on the armor since if you remain mobile enough (don't stand in one place for too long) you should easily avoid these missiles. Avoid this attack and run around the opponent so that you can attack him just after he finishes.ĭuring the second phase of the battle projectiles will start dropping on the arena.
