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Definitive Walkthrough · GOTY + Next-Gen · Updated 2026

The Witcher 3 Complete Guide

Wild Hunt — Hunt monsters, find Ciri, save the world

The complete guide to Geralt's greatest adventure. Master the main story, both award-winning expansions, every Witcher School gear set, all five signs, the deadliest contracts and bosses — and reach 100% with our interactive trackers.

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Hearts of Stone + Blood and WineAction RPGOpen WorldCD Projekt Red · 2015
May 19, 2015Release
Hearts of Stone · Blood and WineExpansions

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Getting Started

Main Story Walkthrough

Expansions

Deep Dives

Chapter 1

Story & Setting

Geralt of Rivia, a monster-hunting Witcher, searches a war-torn Continent for his adopted daughter Ciri — hunted by the spectral riders of the Wild Hunt.

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Geralt of Rivia

A mutated monster slayer for hire, master of steel, silver and the five magical Signs. Neutral by creed, but every choice has weight.

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Ciri

Geralt's ward, carrier of the Elder Blood and the ability to travel between worlds — which is exactly why the Wild Hunt wants her.

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The Wild Hunt

Eredin and his ghostly cavalry ride between worlds hunting Ciri to weaponize her power against the coming White Frost.

Chapter 4

Witcher Gear & Signs

CollectionTotalReward
Witcher Gear Sets6Best armor & weapons by playstyle
Signs5Master all five magical Signs
Places of Power30One-time Ability Points
Witcher Contracts10Coin, XP and rare crafting parts

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Cross-checked on 23 September 2026 against the guides of Game8 and Fextralife.

Updated on 23 September 2026: the Places of Power total above used to read 6 against a real total of 30. Not from a playthrough: nobody here has played it, and what the sources do not describe is not on this page.

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