Intelligence describes Geralt’s mental acumen and his ability to acquire and retain knowledge. Intelligence affects Geralt’s capacity to learn skills (e.g. potion brewing) and to absorb knowledge (about creatures, plants, or the methods of preparing components specified in potion formulae). Intelligence also influences the intensity of Signs and the effort required to cast them, as well as Geralt’s vulnerability to attacks directed at his mind. Development of Signs past level 2 must be preceded by a proportionate advance in Intelligence.
Tier I
Intelligence (Level 1)
Effects: Base Sign Intensity +10%
Notes: Unlocks level 2 Signs.
Requires: Bronze Talent
Potion Brewing
Effects: Enables brewing of potions.
Notes: None
Requires: Story-based Ability
Rising Moon
Effects: Sign Intensity +100%
Notes: Works only during moonrises.
Requires: Consumption of the Golem's Pith potion.
Tier II
Intelligence (Level 2)
Effects: Base Sign Intensity +10%
Notes: Unlocks level 3 Signs.
Requires: Bronze Talent
Herbalism
Effects: Enables identification and gathering of herbs.
Notes: None
Requires: Bronze Talent
Monster Lore
Effects: Provides knowledge about selected, not yet encountered monsters.
Notes: None
Requires: Bronze Talent
Oil Preparation
Effects: Enables creation of oils.
Notes: None
Requires: Bronze Talent
Tier III
Intelligence (Level 3)
Effects: Base Sign Intensity +20%
Notes: Unlocks level 4 Signs.
Requires: Silver Talent
Cleansing RItual
Effects: Grants Geralt the ability to use the Cleansing Ritual at Places of Power.
Notes: None
Requires: Silver Talent
Ingredient Extraction
Effects: Increases chance of extracting ingredients from both herb plants and defeated foes.
Notes: None
Requires: Silver Talent
Bomb Preparation
Effects: Enables production of bombs.
Notes: None
Requires: Silver Talent
Tier IV
Intelligence (Level 4)
Effects: Base Sign Intensity +20%
Notes: Unlocks level 5 Signs.
Requires: Silver Talent
Focus
Effects: Sign Duration +25%
Notes: None
Requires: Silver Talent
Life Ritual
Effects: Grants Geralt the ability to use the Life Ritual at Places of Power.
Notes: None
Requires: Silver Talent
Magic Frenzy
Effects: Sign Intensity +25%
Notes: Works only when Geralt has less than 25% Vitality.
Requires: Silver Talent
Tier V
Intelligence (Level 5)
Effects: Base Sign Intensity +40%
Notes: None
Requires: Gold Talent
Mental Endurance
Effects: Endurance required for casting Signs is reduced by 25%.
