Geralt of Rivia’s adventures don’t end at the culmination of the Critical Path, as there are a number of free DLC assets, as well as two larger-scaled Expansions, available to you. The more basic DLC is covered here. The more involved DLC, and both Expansions, are introduced here, and a page number where more detailed information can be found, is also listed.
Downloadable Content
There are 13 pieces of Downloadable Content (DLC) for you to access for free. That’s correct, no crowns need to change hands! Whenever you see the DLC icon throughout this guide, it refers to one of the following pieces of content:
ARMOR AND ARMAMENTS
The following content is additional armor for yourself (torso, gloves, boots, and trousers) and your horse (blinders, saddle, and saddlebags); or armaments (crossbows that complement a particular armor set). If you’d like to “look the part” when roaming a specific location, feel free to purchase this equipment, which costs you crowns, and can only be worn when you reach a certain level. For statistical information on these items, see A Witcher’s Tools in your free online eGuide.
Elite Crossbow Set
This offers you three different crossbows, each accessible when you reach a different level (though you can buy them beforehand), and each requiring you to purchase them from a particular vendor. Consider them to be part of the three new Armor Sets, if you wish to fully complete each one.
| Crossbow Type | Vendor | Nearest Signpost | Specific Location | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilfgaardian Crossbow (Level 7) | Merchant (Quartermaster) | Crow’s Perch | In the upper stronghold, inside Crow’s Perch | 300 |
| Elven Crossbow (Level 21) | Merchant | St. Gregory’s Gate | The Merchant Shop, off Gildorf Square, south of the signpost, next to the Noticeboard | 450 |
| Skellige Crossbow (Level 14) | Blacksmith (Journeyman) | Bridge to Kaer Trolde | On the northern battlements, west of the Signpost | 420 |
Nilfgaardian Armor Set
This offers you a complete set of armor for yourself and Roach. All the pieces of this set are available to purchase from the Quartermaster Merchant, in the upper stronghold, inside Crow’s Perch, in Velen.
| Armor Piece | Notes | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nilfgaardian Armor | Medium, Relic, Level 35 | 700 |
| Nilfgaardian Boots | Medium, Relic, Level 35 | 260 |
| Nilfgaardian Trousers | Medium, Relic, Level 35 | 150 |
| Nilfgaardian Gloves | Medium, Relic, Level 35 | 205 |
| Nilfgaardian Horse Blinders | Common | 230 |
| Nilfgaardian Saddle | Common | 460 |
| Nilfgaardian Saddlebags | Common | 320 |
| Total Cost (Approximate) | 2325 |
Skellige Armor Set
This grants you a complete set of armor for yourself and Roach. All of the elements of this set are available to purchase from the Journeyman Armorer on the northern battlements, west of the Bridge to Kaer Trolde Signpost, in Skellige.
| Armor Piece | Notes | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Undvik Armor | Heavy, Relic, Level 41 | 2230 |
| Undvik Boots | Heavy, Relic, Level 41 | 130 |
| Undvik Trousers | Heavy, Relic, Level 41 | 1640 |
| Undvik Gauntlets | Heavy, Relic, Level 41 | 120 |
| Undvik Horse Blinders | Common | 840 |
| Undvik Saddle | Common | 960 |
| Undvik Saddlebags | Common | 840 |
| Total Cost (Approximate) | 6760 |
Temerian Armor Set
This enables you to gather a fine set of armor for Roach and yourself. All of the pieces of this set are available to buy from Bram, a merchant just west of Woesong Bridge (after you rescue him from a griffin during the Prologue).
| Armor Piece | Notes | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Temerian Armor | Light, Relic, Level 29 | 640 |
| Temerian Boots | Light, Relic, Level 29 | 250 |
| Temerian Trousers | Light, Relic, Level 29 | 160 |
| Temerian Gloves | Light, Relic, Level 29 | 230 |
| Temerian Horse Blinders | Common | 185 |
| Temerian Saddle | Common | 230 |
| Temerian Saddlebags | Common | 185 |
| Total Cost (Approximate) | 1880 |
ALTERNATIVE LOOKS AND STYLES
This type of content changes the appearance one of your closest friends, allows more styles to be attempted by a barber, and gives an alternate look to some of your Neutral Gwent cards. You can switch between looks for Ciri, Triss, Yennefer, and the Neutral Gwent cards in the “Options” part of the Downloadable Content Menu.
Alternative Look For Ciri
Ciri sports a more Skellige-centric look any time you see her (or play as her) during your adventure.
Alternative Look For Triss
Triss has a lavish and ornate dress befitting a flame-haired sorceress, any time you see her.
Alternative Look For Yennefer
Yennefer’s alternate outfit is still predominantly black, with raven feathers and a hint of naughtiness.
Beard And Hairstyle Set
When you visit any Barber across the Northern Realms and beyond, you can now choose from an increased number of looks for your locks and stubble. A haircut usually costs 10 crowns, and a beard style is five crowns. To locate a Barber, please consult this guide’s Atlas.
“Ballad Heroes” Neutral Gwent Card Set
This is an alternate “look” to ten of your Gwent cards. Obviously, you need to have collected the cards before you can switch between the looks. Aside from the different picture on each of the ten Neutral cards, nothing changes. You can switch between the “Ballad Heroes” art and the original art in the “Options” part of the Downloadable Content Menu.
ADDITIONAL QUESTS AND OTHER CONTENT
The following pieces of content add to your overall adventuring experience. Some elements may be simply superficial additional ways to cleave a foe in twain. Others are entire quests.
New “Finisher” Animations
Slay your foes in new brutal and spectacular ways with this visceral end to certain bouts of combat! This works most proficiently when you strike a finishing (killing) blow on an enemy you are more powerful than, in terms of your level. Only human-sized enemies “benefit” from this series of dismemberment deaths!
New Game +
This is a new game mode that is accessible once you start a “New Game”. This option then appears as a choice. It becomes available only after you complete the Critical Path quests. New Game + allows you to keep your character’s progression and items, though all of the enemies encountered in the world are scaled up to provide you with new challenges.
Need further challenge? Then choose a high difficulty level as well as New Game +!
New: Contract: Missing Miners
A group of miners has recently gone missing in the wilds of Ard Skellig. Can you track the beast responsible for their demise?
New: Contract: Skellige’s Most Wanted
A quest in the Ard Skellig village Fyresdal piques your interest, though something doesn’t seem quite right about the quest giver..
New: Secondary Quest: Fool’s Gold
The village idiot of Lurtek is being bothered by hungry bandits: Time to visit this Velen hamlet and help him, and put a porcine plan into action.
New: Secondary Quest: Where The Cat And Wolf Play
Pinned to the Noticeboard in the Velen village of Oreton is a plea to help you discover the infamous “Beast of Honorton.”
New Quest: Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear
If you’re craving some of the finest weapons and armor ever crafted, be sure to start the lengthy freeform foraging for Wolf School Gear.
EXPANSION CONTENT
This guide provides exhaustive information on all aspects of Geralt’s two additional epic adventures:
Hearts Of Stone
This takes you on an adventure into the wilds of No Man’s Land, and the nooks and alleys of Oxenfurt, where you’ll try and complete a contract from the mysterious Man of Glass. Caught in a thick tangle of deceit, you will need all your cunning and strength to solve this mystery and emerge unscathed!
Blood And Wine
This tale introduces you to an all-new adventuring region of Toussaint; a land mostly untainted by war, where an atmosphere of careful indulgence and knightly ritual masks an ancient, bloody secret. Come for the wine, but stay for the intrigue!