{"id":105725,"date":"2016-10-09T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-10-09T07:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=105725"},"modified":"2016-10-09T09:14:02","modified_gmt":"2016-10-09T07:14:02","slug":"learn-how-to-sword-fight-like-a-witcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/105725-learn-how-to-sword-fight-like-a-witcher","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to sword-fight like a Witcher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Witcher 3 is a close contender for one of the best games of all time, balancing perfect world design with fluid and enjoyable gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>A major part of that gameplay is its\u00a0combat, which features Geralt of Rivia pirouetting\u00a0while cutting down hordes of enemies\u00a0and using advanced acrobatic techniques to evade attacks from grotesque\u00a0monsters.<\/p>\n<p>The fencing style used by Witchers such as Geralt, Lambert, Eskel, and Ciri is fluid and smooth. Although it doesn&#8217;t look very practical, it certainly is enthralling to watch.<\/p>\n<p>The Witcher 3&#8217;s combat system is highly choreographed and meticulously constructed, resulting in consistent styles and techniques used across various situations.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the cutscene below for an example of the unique fighting style employed by the monster hunters in The Witcher 3:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kTa7Lm0W6No\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Witcher 3 Swordplay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Considering\u00a0the massive popularity of The Witcher 3, it was only a matter of time before somebody attempted to recreate the unique\u00a0combat style used by the game&#8217;s main characters.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily for prospective sword fighters, that somebody is Alan Padzi\u0144ski, an experienced swordsman with years of experience under his belt.<\/p>\n<p>The Sword&#8217;s Path is a YouTube channel dedicated to Padzi\u0144ski&#8217;s masterful swordplay where he recreates various fighting styles, most notably from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.<\/p>\n<p>Padzi\u0144ski offers a number tutorials explaining how to successfully recreate the captivating\u00a0and acrobatic fencing depicted in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Check out his breakdown of one of the more popular Witcher 3 fencing techniques below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JOXdORyTqVY?list=PL9yhf5YdCIDUuBE_Qi-zKSA7HmE7u_KEJ\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Witcher Realism<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While\u00a0Padzi\u0144ski attempts to recreate the exact style and technique used by characters in The Witcher 3, he is also an accomplished swordsman who exhibits a comprehensive knowledge of fencing techniques.<\/p>\n<p>In response to criticisms concerning the impracticality of his Witcher 3 fencing emulation,\u00a0Padzi\u0144ski compared the highly-stylised and aesthetic-focused techniques of The Witcher 3 with real-world master swordplay practices.<\/p>\n<p>Padzi\u0144ski explained that although most techniques used in The Witcher 3 are impractical, most can be adapted to be reasonably effective in real combat at the cost of visual appeal.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TYi3xYoT8rs\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>To check out more of\u00a0Padzi\u0144ski&#8217;s sworplay, head over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCSCID6Tdt4apFdZQN4w9CUg\" target=\"_blank\">The Sword&#8217;s Path<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">More gaming news<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Permalink to Battlefield 1\u2019s single-player looks incredible\" 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