The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Story branches and contracts: Roche, Iorveth and acts
Keep mutually exclusive routes and investigation tasks distinct.
Edition covered
The Witcher 2 campaign with Enhanced Edition PC publisher imagery. Enhanced Edition includes added scenes, quests and a tutorial; Roche and Iorveth branches remain mutually exclusive within one playthrough.
Act I leads to the major split
Geralt’s decision to leave with Roche or Iorveth determines the principal Act II route. Keep a save before committing if exploring both stories; finishing one path does not expose every quest in the other.
| Stage | Region or focus | Route note |
|---|---|---|
| Prologue | Foltest’s campaign and interrogation | Establishes the kingslayer investigation |
| Act I | Flotsam and surrounding forest | Contains the major Roche/Iorveth split |
| Act II | Kaedweni camp or Vergen | The chosen ally changes the principal route |
| Act III | Loc Muinne | Earlier choices shape available events |
The branches show different sides
Roche’s route centers on the Kaedweni side of the conflict, while Iorveth’s takes Geralt to Vergen. Similar overall events can have different local quests and allies depending on the chosen route.
| Task | Action | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Monster contract | Read the full requirement | Assuming kills alone are enough |
| Knowledge gap | Read books or gather relevant information | Searching without understanding the target |
| Infestation source | Find the required nests or objects | Leaving after the first fight |
| Branch comparison | Keep a pre-decision save | Expecting both routes in one run |
Contracts reward investigation
Read contract descriptions and acquire monster information before looking for the root of an infestation. Several contracts require destroying nests or another source, not merely collecting an arbitrary number of kills.
Resolve local business before departure
Act transitions move the story to a new region. Finish desired crafting, contracts and optional conversations before the explicit departure sequence instead of assuming every earlier merchant remains reachable.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher game manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Official quest handbook | dlc-patcher.thewitcher.com |