Changes: Axii

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This article is about the Axii sign in general. For its attribute tree and talents, see Axii (character development). For the ability in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, see The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Guide to Witcher Signs.

Axii is a simple magical sign comprised of a hypnotic effect and is used by witchers. It can calm down people and creatures, manipulate their minds^[1] or be used to hex enemies, causing them to fight alongside the caster. The effect wears off over time or can be prematurely broken if they take damage from the caster.^[2]

The Witcher

In the game, the Axii sign can be used to lessen the number of hostile creatures or humanoids Geralt is fighting, a way of evening the odds. The witcher's skill with the sign is developed through the allocation of talents. Note that while hexed creatures will fight alongside the witcher, their kills will not grant experience.

Mechanics

To use the Axii sign, right-click on the desired target
Endurance is used whenever the sign is cast, if the overall level is too low, Geralt will not be able to cast the sign

Later on, visiting the Circles of Elements attributed to Axii grants Geralt the Blessing of Water.

Circles of Elements

Circles of Elements dedicated to the Axii sign include:

Gate of Water in the Swamp
Circle of the Last Drop in the Black Tern Island

Opponents with immunity

Opponents with susceptibility

Zeugls (presumably)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

Axii is a charm placed on an opponent. If the charm attempt is successful, the enemy will become your ally for a short while, fighting at your side.

The process of charming an enemy will take several seconds of Geralt channeling the spell (during which he is open to being attacked), however the "target" itself is unable to act during the channeling and given enough time will ultimately submit.

When Enhanced, the Axii Sign increases damage and vitality of charmed enemies by 20/50%, depending on level. Increased levels possibly also increases the duration that enemies stay charmed - this is yet to be confirmed.

With the Fatal attraction upgrade, the sign can charm up to three foes at once.

Trivia

Axii can be used during dialogs and conversations with NPCs, in order to obtain more information or special benefits. Often it is an alternative to either "Persuasion" or "Intimidation".

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Axii charms an opponent's mind to stun, temporarily eliminating him from combat. However, the stun effect disappears after seven seconds or when the target is harmed. Geralt can choose to upgrade this sign to increase its effectiveness.

This is the only sign that can be used on a mount to calm its fear level. Axii can also be used during conversations with NPCs in order to obtain more information or special benefits. Note that, where more than two targets are talking with Geralt, at least one will not be affected by Axii and the others may become alarmed by the spell's effects on their fellows. This usually forces combat or some other violent consequence. Higher levels of the sign will not affect this.

Trivia

In The Witcher 3, the three hand signs Geralt uses to cast Axii in dialogue are actually the letters "A", "X", and "I" in American Sign Language.

Notes

In the translation by Danusia Stok, Axii Sign is called Axia. In the Polish novels, the Sign is known as Aksji.
The icon for Axii Sign is based on the alchemical symbol for Water.

Gallery

References

[1] The Last Wish

[2] CD Projekt's The Witcher franchise

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+{{DisambigMsg|This article is about = the Axii sign in general|For = its attribute tree and talents|see = Axii (character development)|For second page = the ability in {{Tw3}}|see second page = The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Guide to Witcher Signs|For third page = |see third page = }}
-__NOTOC__
+{{Infobox_Magic
-[[Image:Axii stone.png|right|300px|Axii stone]]
+|Image = Gwent cardart neutral geralt axii.jpg
-[[Image:Game_Icon_Axii_symbol_unlit.png|Axii icon, inactive]]
+|Aka = Axia
-[[Image:Game_Icon_Axii_symbol_selected.png|Axii icon, active]]
+Aksji {{Small|text=Original [[Andrzej Sapkowski|Sapkowski]]'s name}}
-[[image:Effect_Axii.png|40px|Axii effect]]
+|Element = {{Mind}} or {{Water}}
+|Type = [[Sign]]
-:__FLAGS__
+|User = [[Witcher]]s
-:{{For|the Sign's talent descriptions|Axii (character development)}}
+|Effects = Calms people and creatures<br>Mind manipulation
-The '''Axii Sign''' is a simple [[magic]]al [[sign]] used by [[witchers]]. It is a mental wave that triggers a hex that causes an enemy to fight alongside the witcher. The effect can wear off over time or be broken via damage from the casting witcher.
+|Tw1_symbol = Game_Icon_Axii_symbol_unlit.png
+|Tw2_symbol = Tw2 sign axii.png
+|Tw3_symbol = Tw3 ability axii sign.png
+}}
+'''Axii''' is a simple [[magic]]al [[sign]] comprised of a hypnotic effect and is used by [[witcher]]s. It can calm down people and creatures, manipulate their minds<ref>{{TLW}}</ref> or be used to hex enemies, causing them to fight alongside the caster. The effect wears off over time or can be prematurely broken if they take damage from the caster.<ref>[[CD Projekt's The Witcher franchise]]</ref>
 =={{tw1}}==
+[[File:Game_Icon_Axii_symbol_unlit.png|Axii icon, inactive]]
-[[Image:Tutorial_signs_axii.png|right|300px|Axii tutuorial journal image]]
+[[File:Game_Icon_Axii_symbol_selected.png|Axii icon, active]]
-In the game, the Axii sign can be used to lessen the number of hostile creatures or humanoids Geralt is fighting, a way of evening the odds. The witcher's skill with the sign is developed through the allocation of talents.
+[[File:Effect_Axii.png|40px|Axii effect]]
-Note that while hexed creatures will fight alongside the witcher, their kills will not grant experience.
+[[File:Tutorial_signs_axii.png|right|300px|Axii tutuorial journal image]]
+In the game, the Axii sign can be used to lessen the number of hostile creatures or humanoids Geralt is fighting, a way of evening the odds. The witcher's skill with the sign is developed through the allocation of talents. Note that while hexed creatures will fight alongside the witcher, their kills will not grant experience.
 === Mechanics ===
-:* To use the Axii sign, right-click on the desired target
+* To use the Axii sign, right-click on the desired target
-:* Endurance is used whenever the sign is cast, if the overall level is too low, Geralt will not be able to cast the sign
+* Endurance is used whenever the sign is cast, if the overall level is too low, Geralt will not be able to cast the sign
+Later on, visiting the [[Circle of Elements|Circles of Elements]] attributed to Axii grants [[Geralt of Rivia|Geralt]] the ''[[Blessing|Blessing of Water]]''.
-Later on, visiting the [[Circle of Elements|Circles of Elements]] attributed to Axii grants [[Geralt]] the ''[[Blessing|Blessing of Water]]''.
 === Circles of Elements ===
 Circles of Elements dedicated to the Axii sign include:
-:* '''[[Circle of Elements#Gate_of_Water|Gate of Water]]''' in the [[Swamp]]
+* '''[[Circle of Elements|Gate of Water]]''' in the [[Swamp]]
-:* '''[[Circle of Elements#Last_Drop|Circle of the Last Drop]]''' in the [[Black Tern Island]]
+* '''[[Circle of Elements|Circle of the Last Drop]]''' in the [[Black Tern Island]]
+[[File:Axii stone.png|right|300px|Axii stone]]
 === Opponents with immunity ===
-:* [[Archespore]]s
+* [[Archespore]]s
-:* [[Drowned dead]]
+* [[Drowned dead]]
-:* [[Drowner]]s
+* [[Drowner]]s
-:* [[Echinops]]ae
+* [[Echinops]]ae
-:* [[Frightener]]s
+* [[Frightener]]s
-:* [[Golem]]s
+* [[Golem]]s
-:* [[Greater brother]]s (resistance)
+* [[Greater brother]]s (resistance)
-:* [[Hellhound]]s
+* [[Hellhound]]s
-:* [[Mutant assassin]]s
+* [[Mutant assassin]]s
-=== Opponents with susceptibilty ===
+=== Opponents with susceptibility ===
-:* [[Zeugl]]s (presumably)
+* [[Zeugl]]s (presumably)
-== Notes ==
-* In the translation by [[Danusia Stok]], Axii Sign is called ''Axia''. In the Polish novels, the Sign is known as ''Aksji''.
-* In the short story "[[A Grain of Truth]]", Geralt uses this Sign to calm his horse, [[Roach]].
-* The icon for Axii Sign is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemical_symbol alchemical symbol for Water].
 == {{tw2}} ==
 [[File:Tw2 sign axii.png|Axii]]
 [[File:Tw2 journal axii.jpg|right|300px]]
 '''Axii''' is a charm placed on an opponent. If the charm attempt is successful, the enemy will become your ally for a short while, fighting at your side.
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 [[File:Tw2 skill enhancedaxiisign.png|Enhanced Axii Sign]]
-When Enhanced, the Axii Sign increases damage & vitality of charmed enemies by 20/50%, depending on level. Increased levels possibly also increases the duration that enemies stay charmed - this is yet to be confirmed.
+When Enhanced, the Axii Sign increases damage and vitality of charmed enemies by 20/50%, depending on level. Increased levels possibly also increases the duration that enemies stay charmed - this is yet to be confirmed.
 With the [[Fatal attraction]] upgrade, the sign can charm up to three foes at once.
-==Notes==
+=== Trivia ===
-*Axii can be used during dialogs and conversations with NPCs, in order to obtain more information or special benefits. Often it is an alternative to either "Persuasion" or "Intimidation".
+* Axii can be used during dialogs and conversations with NPCs, in order to obtain more information or special benefits. Often it is an alternative to either "Persuasion" or "Intimidation".
+== {{Tw3}} ==
-== [[:The_Witcher_3|''The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'']] ==
-[[File:Tw2 sign axii.png|Axii]]
+[[File:Tw3 ability axii sign.png|thumb|64x64px]]
+Axii charms an opponent's mind to stun, temporarily eliminating him from combat. However, the stun effect disappears after seven seconds or when the target is harmed. Geralt can choose to [[The Witcher 3 abilities|upgrade this sign]] to increase its effectiveness.
+This is the only sign that can be used on a mount to calm its fear level. Axii can also be used during conversations with NPCs in order to obtain more information or special benefits. Note that, where more than two targets are talking with Geralt, at least one will not be affected by Axii and the others may become alarmed by the spell's effects on their fellows. This usually forces combat or some other violent consequence. Higher levels of the sign will not affect this.
-Axii charms an opponent's mind to stun, temporarily eliminating him from combat. The stun effect disappears after seven seconds or when the target is harmed.
+==Trivia==
-This is the only sign that can be used on a mount to calm his fear level.
+* In ''The Witcher 3'', the three hand signs Geralt uses to cast Axii in dialogue are actually the letters "A", "X", and "I" in American Sign Language.
+== Notes ==
-Axii can be used during conversations with NPCs, in order to obtain more information or special benefits.
+* In the translation by [[Danusia Stok]], Axii Sign is called ''Axia''. In the Polish novels, the Sign is known as ''Aksji''.
+* The icon for Axii Sign is based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemical_symbol alchemical symbol for Water].
-Some Axii dialog choices may require a higher sign level to be able to use it. However, in most conversation sequences where more than two targets are talking with Geralt, at least one will not be affected by Axii and will consequently become alarmed by the spell's effects. This usually forces combat or some other violent consequence. Higher levels of the sign will not affect this, and only enable the sign to be used in the first place.
-[[File:Axii-puppet.jpg|none|thumb|64x64px]]
-The '''Puppet''' ability can enable an alternate sign mode, making the targeted enemy to briefly become an ally and dealing more damage during this period. It is possible to puppet certain enemies from a far enough distance where the survivors will not attack Geralt after the effect wears off. Geralt may thin out or significantly weaken some groups of enemies in this way before entering the fray. In addition, puppets will still take damage from Geralt while under his thrall, and may remain in their stupor for a few moments afterward. The regular cast of Axii immediately ends on the target taking damage.
-==Notes==
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
-In ''The Witcher 3'', the three hand signs Geralt uses to cast Axii in dialogue are actually the letters "A", "X", and "I" in American Sign Language.
+File:Axii.jpg|Axii's casting gesture.
+</gallery>
+== References ==
+<references />
 [[cs:Axie]]
 [[de:Axii]]
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 [[es:Signo de Axii]]
 [[it:Axii]]
+[[nl:Axii]]
 [[pl:Znak Aksji]]
-[[Category:Magic]]
+[[pt-br: Axii]]
+[[ru:Знак Аксий]]
+[[uk:Знак Аксій]]
+[[Category:Signs]]