Or create 11 grapeshot bombs and use Yrden to trap the Arachas and throw the bombs at it for a quick kill. Alternatively, keep stunning it with Yrden then hit it until it blocks, then repeat. The arachas is resistant to Aard but susceptible to Igni. Zoltan, though saying he will leave the monster slaying to you, will join the fight, mostly he just gets in the way though he can be a distraction/meat shield. It is quite a difficult opponent with a high damage attack and a long ranged charge, it can also spit poison much like the kayran. Geralt, Triss and Vernon head off to Flotsam and once there, the witcher must free his friends, Zoltan and Dandelion. The Prologue introduces Vernon Roche and Iorveth and sets up the intrigue with the murder of Foltest.