Fists Of Fury: Toussaint

FISTFIGHT 1: MANCOMB (NILFGAARDIAN EMBASSY)

Head to the lakeside promenade area just south of the Nilfgaardian Embassy, and look for the square by the lake where the whooping and hollering is coming from. Speak to the bookie, who considers Mancomb’s intellect as vicious as his strength. You can ask about the odd name, and engage in some verbal sparring, but keep away from punching Mancomb if you manage to win the duel of wits you can avoid a physical fight with Mancomb altogether, fail and he is ready to duke it out with you. The key to winning through word play here is to choose responses which rhyme.

Remember you can always retry the bout afterward; Mancomb usually comes out swinging with both left and right punches that are easily blocked or countered, and it’s usually a good idea to try the latter, before launching a couple of strikes of your own. Countering is the best tactic here. Then the bookie mentions the remaining foes you must beat.

FISTFIGHT 2: STILL WATERS (EAST BEAUCLAIR)

Midway between the Harbor Gate and Metinna Gate, or southeast down the main thoroughfare from The Gran’place, is a courtyard with a grand view, and a crowd of townsfolk egging on Still Waters, a fighter of few words and a mask to hide behind. You can inquire about this strange custom, before agreeing to the bout.

Still Waters enjoys throwing a long right hand punch in your general direction, which is damaging but slow; a Witcher with a fast reaction time can easily block and counter, or sidestep and pummel with some quicker punches. After the fight, Still Waters reveals exactly why the mask was worn. Next stop, Colossus!

FISTFIGHT 3: COLOSSUS (SAN SEBASTIAN)

Over in San Sebastian in the northern part of Beauclair, just a little northeast of Coopers’ Gate, is a bookie with a plan; you’re to face Colossus, a large, bare-chested gentleman. Ask how he came by the name if you wish, and after some verbal sparring, Colossus has a side bet for you. If you can parry three of his blows, but not take a swing at him, he’ll let you win. You’ll win double your wager if you agree!

Take the side offer or don’t, and the bout begins. Colossus is apt to throw long left swings which are reasonably easy to parry. Simply time the push back properly and complete this three times to win a relatively easy bout. Don’t punch Colossus during this time; only parry, or the side bet (worth double) is nullified.

When all three pugilists have been bettered, Secondary Quest (Fists of Fury): Raging Wolf begins.