Piercing Cold

Mutation Blue (Signs)

“Piercing Cold” is a blue mutation in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine. Researching it costs 3 blue mutagens and 3 ability points. It requires the mutation “Magic Sensibilities”. It is a prerequisite for “Conductors of Magic” and “Adrenaline Rush”.

When the Aard Sign is cast, it additionally has a 30% chance of freezing enemies. This chance scales with your available Adrenaline Points. Enemies knocked down and frozen simultaneously die immediately. Enemies who are not frozen are dealt an additional 1500 damage.

Research cost

3 blue mutagens 3 ability points

Researched mutations advance “Strengthened Synapses”: with 2, 4, 8 and 12 researched mutations you unlock one more ability slot each. Only abilities matching the colour of the active mutation fit there.