AWitcher 3player suffered an emotional defeat after an intense fight with Blood and Wine’s final boss, Dettlaff.The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis one of the most played games of the last decade, and for good reason. Its vast open world, tough boss fights, and immersive storytelling make for an unforgettable gaming experience - and this player’s fail was certainly unforgettable.
On the /r/witcher3 subreddit, user u/LilNardoDaVinci shared the story of their final boss fight against Dettlaff,one ofThe Witcher 3’s toughest enemies. In the fight the player has to destroy a few shells while fighting and dodging Dettlaff’s attacks. The battle was intense, and both the player and Dettlaff were on their last legs. In a desperate move, the player was about to land the final blow to one of Dettlaff’s shells, but it wasn’t enough. Dettlaff’s strike was too powerful, and the player fell to the ground defeated. The defeat was particularly devastating because it came after countless hours of gameplay and a deep emotional investment in the game’s story. As the player explained in their post, ‘‘I may have genuinely cried after this…..’’
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A lot ofplayers have struggled to defeat Dettlaffon their first try because of his speed in attacking and the damage he deals. Unlike other players, the Reddit user valiantly dominated the boss throughout the fight and was dodging Dettlaff’s attacks with ease, damaging him in the process. The post quickly gained traction on the subreddit, with other players offering their condolences and sharing their own experiences with the game.
Many users commented on the emotional impact of the DLC’s ending, though another user focused on the gameplay, saying ‘‘can’t remember rolling much, if at all, when I played it. I always used dodge instead.’’ The response fromThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntcommunity was overwhelming, with players sharing their own experiences of defeat at the hands of Dettlaff and other bosses as well. Though some players have shared their hilarious experiencesdefeatingWitcher 3bosses without a fight, Detlaff is no pushover, as even with a sliver of health he can take players down.
The 2015 game of the year has touched the hearts of countless players, and the story of this Reddit user’s defeat at the hands of Dettlaff is a testament to the game’s emotional impact. Not only can players connect with the game’s main protagonist, Geralt of Rivia, but they can come together to discuss their good and bad experiences withinThe Witcher 3. Fortunately, CD Project Red regularly releasesWitcher 3bug fixes and updatesto this day, allowing players to enjoy the iconic game even in 2023.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
