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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Guide

2015 · Open-world action RPG

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Geralt stands in a mountain meadow as a winged monster approaches.Getting startedUse the opening region to learn investigation, combat preparation and equipment upkeep.
A close view of Geralt wearing armor and his wolf medallion outside a wooden building.CharactersA spoiler-light reference to the people and relationships behind the base campaign.
Geralt directs a burst of fire toward a creature in a dark woodland.SignsCompare the five Signs and choose a useful response to common combat situations.
Geralt directs a burst of fire toward a creature in a dark woodland.Potions & alchemyCraft a potion once, restore its charges and choose effects for the task ahead.
A close view of Geralt wearing armor and his wolf medallion outside a wooden building.GwentLearn the original single-player card minigame and conserve cards across rounds.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Prepare before accepting a hard contractRead the bestiary, repair equipment and compare the quest’s suggested level.
Keep the five Signs distinctQuen protects, while the other Signs provide damage or control in different situations.
Play Gwent across the whole matchA huge first-round score matters less than having enough cards to win another round.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Geralt of RiviaWitcher and protagonistA professional monster hunter searching for Ciri.
CiriGeralt’s adopted daughterHer disappearance and extraordinary abilities drive the main story.
Yennefer of VengerbergSorceressGeralt’s long-standing ally in the search for Ciri.
VesemirWitcher mentorTravels with Geralt in the White Orchard opening.
Triss MerigoldSorceress in NovigradHelps Geralt navigate the city and its endangered mages.
DandelionBardGeralt’s friend whose connections matter in Novigrad.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Getting startedUse White Orchard as a compact training ground →
SignsChoose a Sign for its job →
Potions & alchemyCraft the formula before expecting a refill →
GwentBuild a legal and focused deck →

Pictures All pictures →

Geralt stands in a mountain meadow as a winged monster approaches.
Geralt stands in a mountain meadow as a winged monster approaches.
Geralt directs a burst of fire toward a creature in a dark woodland.
Geralt directs a burst of fire toward a creature in a dark woodland.
Geralt pilots a small sailboat across the water toward a mountainous island.
Geralt pilots a small sailboat across the water toward a mountainous island.
A close view of Geralt wearing armor and his wolf medallion outside a wooden building.
A close view of Geralt wearing armor and his wolf medallion outside a wooden building.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: game and edition overviewwww.thewitcher.com