Quest List Table (Alphabetical)

Quest Chapter: Critical Path

This part of the walkthrough gathers all of the original Main Quests in chronological order. These are divided into the Prologue and three Acts. They chart the critical path of Geralt and his adventures against the Wild Hunt.

In addition, Secondary Quests that influence the later decisions you make in the Critical Path, or are only accessible during a Main Quest, are also listed in this large chapter.

  Quest Chapter: Main Quests: Hearts of Stone: This section covers all of the Main Quest activities that Geralt undertakes during the Hearts of Stone expansion.

  Quest Chapter: Main Quests: Blood and Wine: The adventures Geralt of Rivia continue into the Duchy of Toussaint; all Blood and Wine expansion Main Quest activities are covered here.

Quest Chapter: Secondary Quests

This part of the Walkthrough gathers all of the Secondary Quests of every different type. All are optional. Expect the following Secondary Quests:

• Secondary Quests (General): Ranging from small to immense, any time you see an exclamation point (“!”) on your map, it is likely to start a quest. Simply check the quest name with the one in your in-game Quest menu, and follow the advice in this tome. The quests are listed by Territory, so you can (and should) easily cross-reference them in this guide’s Atlas.
• Secondary Quests (DLC): These are Secondary Quests that are part of the free DLC.
• Secondary Quests: Hearts of Stone: This covers all non-critical quests that are available to you as part of this expansion.
• Secondary Quests: Blood and Wine: Every optional quest in the Duchy of Toussaint is detailed in this section of the guide.
• Contracts: Also known as Monster Hunts, these are high-level quests involving the tracking and slaughter of one or more named beasts; always high-level versions of a specific (and usually large) enemy. Advice on finding and killing them is detailed, along with a cross-reference to the guide’s Bestiary.
• Gwent Quests: These appear in-game as Secondary Quests, but any that specifically require you to collect Gwent cards, or play professional Gwent players, occur in this specific section.
• The Heroes’ Pursuits: These are further sub-divided into Fistfights and Horse Races: Gain notoriety by pummeling rivals for quick cash across the countryside, we tell you where! Also, gallop to victory in a variety of locations, winning equipment for your faithful steed named Roach (items that make him faster, or carry more stored items, for example).
• Treasure Hunts or Scavenger Hunts: Though the Atlas shows every chest of note, there are a number of specific Treasure Hunts to undertake too, and this section shows them all. Also in this section are in-depth Scavenger Hunt tactics, which take you on a freeform quest to uncover the very best Witcher gear.
• Epilogues and Endings: A complete list of every ending, and how previous choices you made affected the endings you received, are shown here. As you’d imagine, there are spoilers aplenty!

Atlas Of The Northern Realms

This sizable section of the guide reveals every hidden area, merchant, signpost, and building of note across the Northern Realms and beyond. It is designed so that you can see what you’re about to encounter before you visit a new area. A full legend and introduction at the start of this chapter reveals much more. Then expect cartographical evidence for the following territories:

Cross-reference the interior maps of this chapter to the Walkthrough quest you are on, if you wish to gain further knowledge of an important area. Otherwise, this chapter is mainly useful for gaining pinpoint knowledge of where everything is, including hidden treasure chests, valuable loot, Gwent players, merchants, and your stash chests.

Appendices And Compendiums

The back end of the book is crammed with a wealth of helpful information, much of it in handy table form, designed so that everything you require in a particular subject is showcased in one location. Here’s what to look for:

• Bestiary: A document revealing critical combat knowledge for every single foe you’ll ever encounter in your adventure, including some you only ever fight once!
• Merchants of the Northern Realms: If you’re attempting to better your bartering, or find rare items to trade or sell, you need to know where to go for the best prices, and the largest collection of useful items to add to your own inventory. As luck would have it, a list of every single merchant throughout the Northern Realms and Toussaint is presented here.
• Inventory and Unique Items: The entirety of every important item, from swords to alchemy ingredients, is listed here along with helpful advice, statistics, locations, and other data.
• Places of Power: Strange monoliths dotted throughout the countryside award you with Sign boosts and ability points. They are shown throughout the Atlas, but this section lists them here, in much greater detail.
• Carnal Knowledge: Geralt of Rivia likes to put it about a bit, so it’s helpful to learn exactly how many times this can happen, and with whom.
• Gwent: A Complete Card Checklist: Wouldn’t it be great to have a picture of every single Gwent card, along with information on how exactly it is obtained? Then you’ve come to the right Appendix!
• Gwent: The Gwentlefolk of the Northern Realms: In order to obtain many of the Gwent cards, you must find and best dozens of individuals throughout the land. This Appendix details where every single one of them resides, what card or cards they have, and whether they can sell any to you.
• Achievements and Trophies: Every single award you’re given during the course of your adventure is tallied here, along with any methodology needed to complete the Achievement or Trophy in question.

Quests

This asterisk next to a quest’s name indicates the quest does not appear in your in-game quest menu. This usually occurs only for very minor quests.