Water Hags are one of the most powerful types of hags in The Witcher universe, and they have many attributes that are unique to them that can’t be found in any other monsters. Water Hags are usually found in swamps and other wetland areas since they thrive in a very wet environment because it enhances their abilities to an extent.
Water hags are extremely intelligent and can even use their brain to outsmart victims into following them into the swamp. Players need to be careful when encountering these creatures as there are many things about them that are unknown to the average The Witcher fan and Water Hags have a few tricks in their arsenal of attacks.
10 Water Hags Are Capable Of Moving Through Mud
Water Hags have many abilities, and one of them is being able to swiftly move through mud, which most monsters are not capable of at all. Considering that Water Hags live in the water for most of their lives, it makes sense that they are able to move through it so quickly.
Players should be careful when fighting Water Hags in swamps as it is their land, and they know how to use it to their advantage, especially when in the mud.
9 Water Hags Are Classified With Other Necrophages
Necrophages are a classification of monsters in The Witcher 3, and players will mostly encounter these creatures in open areas such as swamps and fields. These creatures are often known to eat humans, and dead bodies should not be left around them as Necrophages will often devour them.
Water Hags are very powerful, and since they are found in swamps and have many other similar attributes, they are classified as Necrophages in the lore of The Witcher 3 universe.
8 The Igni Sign Is Powerful Against Water Hags
The Igni sign is surprisingly powerful against Water Hags despite the fact that they live in water and should be able to defend against flame attacks.
If Geralt casts this sign on a Water Hag, then they will take tremendous amounts of damage, especially when compared to other monsters in the world. Players should always pull out and use their Igni sign when encountering these creatures in swamps and other areas.
7 Water Hags Have Incredible Agility
Water Hags are very agile and swift when compared to most other Necrophages and monsters in general. For this reason, players should be careful when trying to attack them and make sure to use their dodge roll ability to its full extent, as it will be crucial in defeating a Water Hag.
It shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that Water Hags are fast since they have long limbs they can use for moving around quickly, and they also have a very light body.
6 Water Hags Are Almost 6 Feet Tall
Water Hags tower over most humans at around 6 feet tall, which is much taller than most humans in The Witcher universe and is often especially frightening to children.
This is an interesting fact about Water Hags because it is difficult to notice their height when Geralt is in the heat of battle, trying to defeat one of these creatures. Water Hags are much taller than they may appear in the game, and they are often crouching when encountered.
5 Water Hags Occasionally Pretend To Be Human To Deceive Their Victims
Water Hags will sometimes pretend to be an old woman when encountered by humans because it helps lure them into a trap. Water Hags will try to lure their victims back to their living spaces under the pretense that they are an elderly human woman.
This is a creepy fact about Water Hags, and it goes to show that they are not only monstrously powerful, they’re also masters of deception.
4 The Yrden Sign Is Very Useful Against Water Hags
The Yrden sign is very useful when fighting Water Hags, similar to the Igni sign that Geralt is able to cast. The Yrden sign helps shield Geralt and other Witchers from a Water Hag’s attacks, as it has this effect with many other monsters in the world as well.
The Yrden sign is essential when trying to fight this creature, and players will need to have it at the ready if they are trying to avoid the attacks that a Water Hag will throw at them.
3 Water Hags Are More Aggressive During Rainfall And Storms
Water Hags are known to be much more aggressive during rainfall and storms, as they are known to thrive in wet environments. As such, monster hunters should only fight these creatures when the sun is shining and avoid encountering a Water Hag in their natural environment.
It is easy to fight a Water Hag when in a dry area because they are much weaker and aren’t able to use the terrain to their advantage, such as quickly moving through the mud and attacking their enemies while using the water to their favor.
2 Water Hags Can’t Die Of Old Age
Water Hags are unable to die of old age; however, they are able to be killed by monster hunters and other external factors. This is a fascinating fact about Water Hags since aging is such a crucial part of life for many organisms, even in The Witcher universe.
Although this isn’t a helpful tip that can be used in combat, it is good to know about Water Hags in general since they need to be killed by a monster hunter if civilians in the area ever want to sleep well again. Unfortunately, Water Hags can only die at the hand of another organism.
1 Water Hags Have Gained The Nickname “Drowner Wives”
Water Hags are often compared to Drowners and have even gained this funny nickname since they show up to fight alongside each other during battle. Monster hunters will commonly encounter these two types of monsters together and will create strategies for dealing with them at the same time.
It is likely that the reason that Drowners and Water Hags are so similar is because they live in similar terrain, such swamps, and wetlands. Regardless, these two creatures share many attributes, and players should keep that in mind when encountering either of these creatures.
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