Definitive Walkthrough · GOTY + Next-Gen · Updated 2026

THE WITCHER 3

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.

Hearts of Stone + Blood and Wine Action RPG Open World CD Projekt Red · 2015
DeveloperCD Projekt Red
PlatformPC · PS · Xbox · Switch
Release DateMay 19, 2015
ExpansionsHearts of Stone · Blood and Wine

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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 2

Getting Started

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The Five Signs

Igni, Quen, Aard, Yrden and Axii — what each does and when to use it.

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Witcher Gear Sets

The 6 School sets (Cat, Griffin, Bear, Wolf, Viper, Manticore) and where to find them.

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Places of Power

Free ability points and sign buffs scattered across the Continent.
Chapter 3

Main Story Walkthrough

Every act of Geralt's search for Ciri, with key choices flagged.

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1. Prologue: White Orchard

Learn the ropes, hunt a Griffin, and pick up Geralt's trail.

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2. Velen: The Bloody Baron

The Continent's most acclaimed questline — the Crones, the botchling and hard choices.

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3. Novigrad

Reunite with Triss and Dandelion amid witch hunts and crime bosses.

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4. Skellige

Sail the isles, follow Ciri's trail, and settle a bloody royal succession.

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5. The Battle of Kaer Morhen

Gather old allies and defend the keep against the Wild Hunt.

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6. Finale & Endings

Bald Mountain, the White Frost, and the choices that decide Ciri's fate.
Chapter 4

Witcher Gear & Signs

CollectionTotalReward
Witcher Gear Sets6Best armor & weapons by playstyle
Signs5Master all five magical Signs
Places of Power6One-time Ability Points
Witcher Contracts10Coin, XP and rare crafting parts
Chapter 5

100% Trackers

Interactive checklists that sync to your Game Memory when you're logged in.

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Witcher Gear Sets (6)

Collect all 6 School gear sets across the Continent.

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Signs (5)

Master every magical Sign in your arsenal.

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Places of Power (6)

Find the Places of Power that grant Ability Points.

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Interactive Map ✦

Click Places of Power on a live map — synced to your Vault.

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Witcher Contracts (10)

Hunt down the Continent's deadliest contract monsters.

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Major Bosses (14)

Track your victories over the game's biggest foes and DLC bosses.
Chapter 6

Expansions

Two of the greatest RPG expansions ever made.

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Hearts of Stone

Olgierd von Everec and a deal with the devil, Gaunter O'Dimm.

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Blood and Wine

The fairytale land of Toussaint, the vampire Dettlaff, and your own vineyard.
Chapter 7

Deep Dives

Mastery guides for combat, crafting and everything in between.

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Combat & Signs

Attacks, dodging, the crossbow and when to use each Sign.

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Alchemy

Potions, decoctions, oils, bombs, toxicity and mutations.

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Best Builds

Combat, Signs, Alchemy (Euphoria) and Hybrid builds.

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Gwent Guide

Rules, the five decks, best cards and how to win every match.

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Romances & Choices

Triss, Yennefer, Keira, Shani — and the choices that matter.

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Endings Guide

The exact choices that decide Ciri's fate.
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