Axibrun

The axibrun (Polish: ośniak) is a forest-dwelling monster.
== ==
It is mentioned by Geralt in the Practicum in Advanced Alchemy quest.
: — We can subdue animals, but not monsters... And the word is one has made its lair here.— A leshen? An axibrun?
The ośniak was to appear in the third game but during the 2013 - 2014 development it was removed,Leaked CD PROJEKT RED materials from 2014 possibly because it closely resembled rock trolls.
=== Information from leaked materials ===
:Monster living in the forests or in the caves. It attacks in groups up to 4-5 members.
:* Role in the group: Individual
:* Preferred behavior: aggressive - chases the opponent and attacks.
:* Special attacks and actions:
:** Strong attacks - his attacks are slow paced but deal high damage.
:** Charge - he charges and hits the player for high damage. Player can dodge / cast Quen to protect himself.
:** Eat a Nekker - if a Nekker is nearby, Ośniak can grab it and feed on it, which restores Ośniak's health. After feeding (one bite animation) Ośniak throws a dead Nekker (ragdoll) at his enemies. That attack deals small damage, but can stagger the opponent.
:* Defence: none.
:* Vital points:
:** Instant kill:
:*** Opening the belly - makes his intestines fall out (cost: 5 points).
:** Protection: none
:** Critical effect/disable ability:
:*** Cutting ligaments - disables the charge ability (cost: 2 points).
:** Massive damage: none
:* Immune to: Silver
:* Vulnerable to: Steel and all witcher's signs
== References ==
Category:The Witcher 3 bestiary
Category:The Witcher 3 cut content
pl:Ośniak