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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Guide

2011 · Branching action RPG

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Geralt overlooks a burning settlement from a rocky ledge.Combat and signsUse the second game’s action combat without relying on the first game’s rhythm system.
A deer stands in a sunlit forest clearing.Alchemy and craftingPrepare mixtures and distinguish alchemy from merchant crafting.
Armed figures gather around a raised seat in an outdoor audience scene.Skill trees and buildsChoose a development direction and use mutagens carefully.
Townspeople crowd around a kneeling figure in a timber-built settlement.Story branches and contractsKeep mutually exclusive routes and investigation tasks distinct.
Geralt overlooks a burning settlement from a rocky ledge.CharactersIdentify the principal The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings characters and their connections.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Drink potions before combatEnter meditation in a safe state and prepare the intended mixture.
Protect Geralt’s rearReposition before a group surrounds him.
Keep a save before the branchRoche and Iorveth lead to different Act II routes.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Geralt of RiviaWitcher protagonistInvestigates the kingslayers while trying to clear his name.
Triss MerigoldSorceress and allyHer fate is central to Geralt’s investigation.
Vernon RocheBlue Stripes commanderLeads one of the two major story branches.
IorvethScoia’tael commanderLeads the alternative major story branch.
LethoWitcher and kingslayerA key figure in the assassinations.
DandelionBard and friendTravels through the conflict with Geralt.
Zoltan ChivayDwarven friendProvides local connections and practical help.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
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Combat and signsPosition before committing to attacks →

Pictures All pictures →

Geralt overlooks a burning settlement from a rocky ledge.
Geralt overlooks a burning settlement from a rocky ledge.
A deer stands in a sunlit forest clearing.
A deer stands in a sunlit forest clearing.
Armed figures gather around a raised seat in an outdoor audience scene.
Armed figures gather around a raised seat in an outdoor audience scene.
Townspeople crowd around a kneeling figure in a timber-built settlement.
Townspeople crowd around a kneeling figure in a timber-built settlement.
References
Guide references
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