How do you cast Alternate Yrden

[Cruces]

Hello , I got the talent that allows me to cast 2 alternate yrden signs, and I also equipped it, my question is, how do I cast it, is there some combination in the controller or keyboard that activates it , I play with the controller and all I can do is press the RT and cast it on the ground.
Thanks in advance

[David Pumpkins]

Hold RT

[Planeforger]

I think all of the alternate signs are cast by holding down the casting button (RT, in your case).

[Cruces]

I have tried holding RT , but it doesn't seem to make a difference, it sitll casts the ground trap, frankly I don't even know what the alternate version does, I just decided to go for yrden cause it seems useful

[Charles Chungus]

You need to actually "equip" the alternate sign casting method from the character page. Took me a bit to figure out.

[Cruces]

if you mean that you have to equip the sustained glyphs...perk? talent? I have done that, if not could you please explain

[Camel Tony]

equip it - select it in the pin wheel - use it.

[Cruces]

btw for anyone following this thread for the future, we managed to figure it out with the help of camel tony
it seems that rank one does indeed give you 2/4 extra alternate casts, the thing is that in order to be able to use alternate cast, you have to learn the tier 2 skill that unlocks it, it does indeed work with holding down RT/Q

[RedSnt]

Thanks for clarifying Cruces. I was actually searching wide and far for an explanation.

[Strandly]

Originally posted by MAZACruces:

I just decided to go for yrden cause it seems useful

It's the most worthless spell out of all of them imo.

[PurplePenguin]

Originally posted by Strandly:

Originally posted by MAZACruces:

I just decided to go for yrden cause it seems useful

It's the most worthless spell out of all of them imo.

What's the best signs in your opinion? Currently I'm focusing on ignition and alternate quen. And some axii.. but as of now I have no idea what to add so that I unlock tier 3. Any opinion on which I more useful? I'm open to ideas. ( I'm doing a hybrid build, we'll not really but I focus alot of signs and combat )

[PPW68]

Originally posted by Strandly:

Originally posted by MAZACruces:

I just decided to go for yrden cause it seems useful

It's the most worthless spell out of all of them imo.

I read that Yrden was weakest a couple weeks ago, and decided to make a build which focuses mostly on Yrden. It is, like all signs, really powerful.

- the alternate mode zaps arrows, no need to have the arrow deflection skill equipped.
- the alternate mode does good damage, and it is unblockable I believe. Many fights against "boss" monsters were basically just waiting around while the alternate zapped them. E.g. the wild hunt warrior in the level 5 quest - with Keira zapping it, and Yrden zaps, it never could even attack.
- the standard mode, once there is enough intensity, puts the enemies in such a slow motion, that I don't often need to use quen in fights anymore. The Yrden ring slows them, giving time for free hits, or time to step away from their attacks.

[AbyssWanderer]

Aard for live. Aard alternate makes the game too easy. Knocks enemies over and you can finish them off with one X stab(on controler). Also flying enemies get hit easily too. Plus i killed a few witcher contracts with one hit on this spell. Easy peasy lemon squasy...

[Strandly]

Originally posted by PurplePenguin:

Originally posted by Strandly:

It's the most worthless spell out of all of them imo.

What's the best signs in your opinion? Currently I'm focusing on ignition and alternate quen. And some axii.. but as of now I have no idea what to add so that I unlock tier 3. Any opinion on which I more useful? I'm open to ideas. ( I'm doing a hybrid build, we'll not really but I focus alot of signs and combat )

I haven't really used Igni except to light torches and the only time I use Yrden is when I run into a noonwraith type mob.

I have first 2 levels of Aard, Quen, and Axii filled and in ability slots with a greater mutagen on them. All of them get used regularly but Quen is the all-around most valuable.

[ButtStorm]

Originally posted by Strandly:

Originally posted by MAZACruces:

I just decided to go for yrden cause it seems useful

It's the most worthless spell out of all of them imo.

quite the opposite for a melee build. yrden is aoe crowd control far more reliable than quen