Fistfight 1: Georgius Georg of the Golden Sturgeon
Recommended Bet and Odds:
Take Claytop’s Offer.:
Just north of the east-west canal, along the dockside of west Novigrad, is the Golden Sturgeon tavern. Inside, a likely lad named Georg is waiting to pulverize you. Master Claytop greets you. Accept the challenge from him, bet on yourself, and after the announcement, Claytop murmurs something about “engaging in an enterprize.” Or throwing the fight. You can agree, or refuse (or agree and then win). It’s a good idea to go with the subterfuge, since you can simply challenge Georg again and win, afterwards, and bank two purses. Just don’t bet on yourself to win the first time!
ITEM: Up to 160 Crowns, double if “cheating”
Fistfight 2: Archibald O’Neill of the Portside Gate
Recommended Bet and Odds:
GO ALL OUT!:
Journey to the filthy alleys and push past the fisstech addicts, just inside the Portside Gate, and locate the dingy fighting corner where Patty Gruber the bookie awaits. Face off against Archibald, who is a little tougher than the previous folks you’ve faced. Counters and pummelling is the plan, after which you’re urged to face the captain of the guard.
ITEM: Up to 100 Crowns
Fistfight 3: Iron Mortimer of the Southern Gate
Recommended Bet and Odds:
GO ALL OUT!:
Through the brick arches and among the overgrown alleyways inside the Southern Gate, lies a fighting courtyard of mud. There is a bookie here that is happy to take your money, and put you up against the mighty Mortimer. He’s a tough, sinewy chap with a constitution to match his name, so more counters than usual are necessary. Timing and patience are required. Once you land a successful counter, make sure to follow one or two quick jabs with a heavy punch before withdrawing before he can regain his composure. Afterwards, you receive the honor to fight Novigrad’s champion.
ITEM: Up to 190 Crowns
Fistfight 4: Durden the Tailor of Farcorners
Recommended Bet and Odds:
Medium Threat. Reduce bet if not comfortable with counter attacks yet.
Travel out of Glory Gate, and into the settlement of Farcorners, once sunset begins (or later), in order to find the fighting den in these parts. Durden tries some psychology on you before the fight. React or ignore him as you wish. Then, start the lengthy process of whittling the elf’s health down to naught. The elf is fast, so stay on your guard, block and use counters wisely but do not get caught up in too many chain attacks as he will be able to give you the slip. Congratulations! You are the Champion of Novigrad!
