The Witcher 3 10 Things You Didn t Know About Imps

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The Witcher 3 10 Things You Didn t Know About Imps

The Witcher 3 only features one run-in with an imp, but it can be a lot of trouble. Here's what players should know about it! features many mythical creatures that players learn about as they attempt to defeat them. The Imp is one of those that players will come across during the gameplay and there are a few things they should know about them. The game only has one but this single Imp can cause quite a bit of trouble. When a player understands an Imp it makes it easier to defeat as they have a clear understanding of its fighting style, as well as its motives. Keep reading to learn a few things about the Imp that will help any player in The Witcher 3! THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

10 It s Actually A Doppler

The first thing players should know is that there is actually no true Imp in this game. It is in fact a Doppler, which means that it has the ability to transform into any human or animal as they see fit. The game will still consider it an Imp despite this fact as that is what it is called in the game.

9 It s Found In Novigrad

Novigrad is a free city and it is also the place where the Imp can be found in the game. It is one of the largest cities, which can make it difficult to find this creature as so many people peruse its streets. The city is highly defended, but a few monsters still manage to slip in unnoticed from time to time which is why it is so amazing the Imp made it inside the walls at all.

7 They Avoid Confrontation

The Imp will avoid confrontation at all costs as they hate anything that involves even the slightest bloodshed. It explains why it or caught within the city as it will choose to run rather than stand and fight. This doesn't mean it is incapable of doing so, but it does make it more difficult to attempt as Geralt must chase it down.

8 Relict Oil Is Its Weakness

The biggest weakness the Imp has that a player can use to defeat it is called Relict Oil. It adds 10% attack power and can be crafted using one Dog Tallow and five Mistletoe. This oil can also be upgraded to an enhanced version which grants a player 25% attack power which will give them a huge advantage over the Imp. The ingredients for this are a bit more extensive as it involves collecting Bear Fat, Relict Oil, Water Hag Tooth, Cave Troll Liver, Beggartick Blossoms, Hop Umbels, and Green Mold.

6 Corning One Will Result In Extreme Danger

It was already mentioned how it will run, but cornering it will result in extreme danger. The Imp in the game is actually a Doppler so it will transform into Geralt when he finally catches up to it, making it difficult to kill. are lucky not to have cornered this beast as the fights can be fairly brutal, especially for those not trained in the art of killing.

5 The Fight Is Fairly Equal

The fight between the Imp and Geralt is fairly equal, as its Doppler status will allow it to transform into the Witcher himself. The Imp will even use Quen in a fight which makes the fight fairly equal. However, Geralt does have more training so choosing patience and a defensive tactic will allow him to subdue this creature.

4 It Drops A Doppler Mutagen

If Geralt manages to kill the Imp then it will drop a Doppler Mutagen which is a great tool for crafting. This is the only time throughout the entire game that a player has a chance to earn this particular ingredient so it is pertinent that the Imp be killed. It can be used to create a Doppler Decoction which increases critical hit damage by 50% when attacking from behind. The potion can be crafted using this ingredient combined with a Dwarven Spirit, Han Fiber, and Longrube.

3 It Will Also Give The Player A Trophy

When the Imp is killed it will also drop a Doppler Trophy which gives a player 5% bonus gold. It is considered a relic and can be sold for 150 gold which is a fairly good price seeing as it is a rare item. This is , but that will be discussed later on in this list.

2 They Enjoy Tangling Horse s Manes At Night According To The Stories

The Imp has a lot of lore surrounding it more than the games. Players who have read the series will learn that the Imps love to cause mischief, which primarily entails tangling horse's manes at night in the stables. It describes personalities that show they are prone to creating chaos, which is why it's no wonder the Doppler was mistaken for one.

1 The Elusive Thief Contract Features One Of These Creatures

The Imp in this game called The Elusive Thief where a villager will ask Geralt to kill the thieving creature. Geralt will discover it is in fact a Doppler after his sleuthing, but he will have the choice to kill it or let it live at the end of the quest. If he lets it live he can still bargain for half of his payment while killing it will give a player both 265 gold, if they haggle, and the rare Doppler Mutagen.