10. The Beast of White Orchard
The Beast of White Orchard walkthrough.
One of the first quests in the game involves Geralt searching for Yennefer, his first love and sexy sorceress, in order to have clues to find Ciri, his adoptive daughter. Before he can find Yennefer, however, he must engage in battle with a nasty griffin that’s terrorizing villagers. Of course, for Geralt, this is his everyday bread and butter, and naturally, that griffin is no more threatening than a chicken for the daring witcher.
This griffin is the first major beast the White Wolf must face, introducing the player to some of the monster-slaying mechanics of the game. It’s a great place to train, but it can prove tough to players who chose higher-difficulty settings. This fact is attributed to the reason that Geralt still doesn’t have a lot of his handy-dandy potions, bombs, and other tools ready in this early stage of the game.
9. Through Time and Space
In one of the last quests in the game before the showdown with the otherworldly Wild Hunt, Geralt finds himself following the elven sage Avallac’h on a journey through different worlds. As is always the case in the word of videogames, things take a turn for the worse, so Geralt and Avallac’h end up separated. This quest is quite special as it is the only quest in the game where the player gets to travel through the different worlds that exist in the universe of The Witcher.
An important aspect in the books is Ciri’s ability to travel between worlds, and in this mission, the player gets to experience it first-hand. From desert worlds to ones with strange plants, there’s enough to mesmerize the player. It also gives the idea of how awesome a Witcher 4 with Ciri as the protagonist, where the player can travel through other worlds, would be.
8. Bloody Baron
When Geralt makes his way to Velen in search of Ciri, he meets a local warlord known as The Bloody Baron. If he wants to know where The Swallow went, Geralt must help the Baron find his missing wife and daughter. Of course, things prove more difficult and emotional than they seem to be once again, as is custom in The Witcher world. You best bring some tissues along with that silver sword.
One of the reasons this quest is so good is the character of the Bloody Baron himself. He is a complex dude; he loves his daughter but is a drunkard with a history of domestic violence. The quest involves some morally difficult choices with long-term consequences. It teaches players how complex the game is and is one of the reasons why players hold this mission in such esteem.
7. The Cave of Dreams
In a quest that feels like an acid trip, Geralt finds himself following Blueboy Lugos on a rite of passage. Of course, it's no normal rite of passage, as Geralt does some drugs and wanders through a cave, tripping out in the process. It’s one of the best 20 minutes in Skellige, which is known for its amazing quests and visuals.
One of the reasons it's so good is that it provides much history into the characters of Skellige and some of the cultural history of the region. It’s an excellent example of characterization, as those who appear must face their fears. These visions include Geralt, who sees a vision of the Wild Hunt and reinforces the importance of the main quest.
6. La Cage au Feu
In this writer’s humble opinion, the expansion Blood and Wine, along with Hearts of Stone, are some of the best DLC ever made in gaming. You get a bang for your buck, plus two excellent stories. In this quest, Geralt returns to one of the most beautiful regions of The Continent, Touissant, where he discovers a monster known as ‘The Beast’ is terrorizing the place.
This quest is held in the hearts of many players because it holds a meeting between Geralt and his life-long friend Regis, the vampire. An important character in the books, Regis forms part of Geralt’s company in the story and is absent from most of the main game. As such, it's a delight to have him back in this expansion.
5. Open Sesame!
Walkthrough for Open Sesame!
During the events of Hearts of Stone DLC, Geralt is tasked with defeating a ruthless bandit captain, Olgierd Von Everec, who happens to possess the power of immortality. It also introduces an excellent villain, the mysterious Gunther O’Dimm, a being with extreme power akin to that of a god and one of the best in gaming. In Open Sesame! Geralt is given the seemingly impossible quest of delivering Maximiliam’s Borsodi’s house to Olgierd.
Not only is the gameplay fantastic, with Geralt having to pick a team made up of interesting characters, each with their abilities but also each ending is thrilling. There’s also some neat Witcher gear to pick up, as well as some hilarious outcomes depending on what the White Wolf decides to say.
4. Dead Man’s Party
One of the funniest quests in the Hearts of Stone DLC quest plays like a comedy movie, in which Geralt finds his body is no longer under his control. It’s one of the seemingly impossible tasks given by Olgierd, in which the White Wolf must show Olgierd’s brother, Vlodimir, the time of his life. The problem is Vlodimir is long dead and a ghost.
This quest is beloved due to the dialogue and writing. In a game with already excellent dialogue, Dead Man’s Party once again reminds the player why this game made the list of best games in history. It’s hilarious to watch Geralt break character; plus, there’s the option to romance Shani and obtain some sexy time.
3. The Battle of Kaer Morhen
Right after Geralt rescues Ciri, both he and his adoptive daughter are transported to Kaer Morhen. A mood of celebration is present, albeit short-lived. In one of the best battles in the game, Geralt, his fellow Witchers of the School of the Wolf, and other characters duke it out with the Wild Hunt during an assault on the fortress by the wraiths mentioned earlier.
With a heart-rending climax, The Battle of Kaer Morhen is even better if Geralt takes part in important sidequests involving other characters such as Keira Metz. Doing this brings more characters to Kaer Morhen and makes for a more exciting battle. Although it's possible to beat this quest with the least help possible, it's still not as exciting.
2. Scenes From a Marriage
The third and final task given by Olgierd, this once again almost impossible task, is the best of the three. This time, Geralt must obtain the violet rose the bandit gave to his wife, Iris, the last time he saw her. Geralt then explores the Von Everec state and uncovers the sad story of Olgierd’s love. Scenes From a Marriage reveal several key points the witcher needs before facing Gaunter O’Dimm.
Instantly memorable, this quest has highlights such as the creepy Caretaker, Geralt entering the painted world, and piecing together the story of Olgierd’s marriage. It’s a beautiful quest every fan of The Witcher 3 should experience.
1. The Last Wish
Also the name of the first of The Witcher novels, The Last Wish is all about Geralt and Yen’s relationship, more specifically when Geralt bound himself to a djinn before asking it to bind his and Yennefer’s fates together to save her life. This is the quest that allows players to decide if they want to pursue a romance with Yennefer, and it involves traveling through the beautiful scenery of Skellige and even engaging a djinn in combat.
This quest is as sweet as it is fun, as it explores whether Yennefer’s feelings towards Geralt are real or due to the wish. To figure it out, the sorceress tracks down another genie in order to make a wish of her own. In the end, it's up to the player how Geralt feels, whether he truly loves Yennefer or it was all a spell.
