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I know how to activate Quen, and I am aware that it absorbs damage during the time it is active (about 40 seconds).
Now, the manual says:
.. the Quen absorbs all damage directed at you, and the upgraded version reflects
50% of the damage at the enemy ..
Is it time-based, that is, am I protected 100% during this time, or is there a maximum damage level it can absorb, after which I am unprotected?
Because I am pretty sure my vitality did drop while in battle with the Quen up.
The game manual states
You can only upgrade those items that contain slots for runes and enhancements. When you own such a sword or armor and an upgrade, enter the equipment panel and drag the upgrade in question to a chosen item - it will be upgraded. You cannot undo an upgrade.
The upgrade slots appear as circles to the left of the item on the inventory screen. They are open if the slot is unused and filled if an enhancement is present.
(This weapon has an empty slot)
(This armor has been enhanced)
I've found that you have to charge the sign for it to work. Just hold Q until you see the Axii animation on the enemy finishing. If you stop before the sign is fully charged it just won't work.
Best Answer
The quen sign absorbs all damage as long as it is active. But each hit reduces the amount of time the shield is active. If you pay attention you can see the time remaining at the top of the screen decreasing when you're hit. But as long as Quen is active, 100% of the damage is absorbed.