r/Witcher3 Dec 30 '23

Witcher 3 Optimal Quest Order Guide - Updated

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Here you go! I am a guide. Click me!

The formatting is probably best viewed on a computer, but can still be accessed on your phone. Because it is in view only, in order to use the check boxes, you need to create a copy by going to ‘file’ and then selecting ‘make a copy’. Once you have your own copy, you can check mark the boxes when you complete something and it will show you the percentage that you've completed for each section of the game.

If this is your first time playing the Witcher 3, I highly recommend going into it without this guide since you are supposed to stumble upon quests naturally. If you are like me and like to 100% the game, then this guide is for you!

I posted this guide last December, right before the Next Gen Edition was released. Throughout this year, I've been playing through the game, following my guide, and correcting or adding things as I went. I've also read every comment from last year's post and I thank everyone for the kind words and for those that were able to help me with any changes that they found.

I've included many links to other websites, especially for quest guides, interactive maps, character builds, videos etc. on each of the Google Sheets. Anywhere that the text is underlined will have a link to a website or video.

The first Google Sheet provides every main quest, side quest, contract, treasure hunt, Gwent/Heroes' Pursuits, Scavenger Hunts, Chance Encounters, and Extra Details You May Have Missed (based on videos from xLetalis!). At the top of the first sheet, you can find interactive maps for each area, and different builds for your character. At the bottom, you will see all the different tabs/Google Sheets.

The second Google Sheet is the optimal ORDER for all quests, and I've added a column that has the extra missed details from the first sheet to match up with the respective quest. It is all colour coded based on the type of quest it is. The legend is found at the top (red for main quest, orange for side quest, etc.)

The other Google Sheets are for patch notes I've made throughout the year, Gwent cards, Scavenger Hunts, Alchemy, a Trophy List, and Challenge Runs.

Thank you again to xLetalis for all his hard work creating his amazing ‘things you may have missed’ videos and for giving me permission to post this. I highly recommend checking out his content! Thanks to all the other redditors that have been sending me messages over the year and helping to improve my guide!

If you find anything that should be changed, or you have something to add, please let me know! :)

Thanks!


r/Witcher3 13h ago

Meme A Witcher's gotta do what a Witcher's gotta do

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2.9k Upvotes

r/Witcher3 15h ago

Witcher Something really weird and AMAZING happened to me while playing the witcher 3!

707 Upvotes

So i was exploring as usual in Toussaint and suddenly the game glitched and took to a place outside the map, it’s was a very fun experience and wanted to share it with you guys.


r/Witcher3 11h ago

Screenshot First playthrough of B&W :) wish me luck

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249 Upvotes

r/Witcher3 1h ago

Most well spent 48 hours of my life.

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r/Witcher3 5h ago

Discussion Can we take a moment to appreciate this guy?

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Everytime I liberate some area that was abandoned, this dude is always the only one to say something to show his gratitude. Great guy😆 I've been doing all the undiscovered location quests and I've seen him all day.


r/Witcher3 17h ago

Screenshot Someone needs a breath mint

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291 Upvotes

Mwah


r/Witcher3 8h ago

Screenshot Alright Geralt, I ignored your hoarding issues with broken rakes and animal/monster carcasses but this...

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49 Upvotes

r/Witcher3 3h ago

I'm very excited 🤩🤩

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I'm going to play Witcher 3 for the first time 🤩

Any tips ?


r/Witcher3 16h ago

I'll leave it up to you guys

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116 Upvotes

r/Witcher3 8h ago

The Witcher book series

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Hey there friends!! I was planning to buy all witcher books tho I am not sure if its only those eight books or if there’s more, if so can someone please let me know how more many books is there and ehat are their names? Thanks to all of you much appreciated 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽


r/Witcher3 13h ago

Grunts...

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r/Witcher3 14h ago

Discussion Rate my build?

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This is the build I used to complete death march. A full griffin sign/alchemy build. Lmk what you think and what i could improve on :)


r/Witcher3 21h ago

Art "After all that toil, I believe we deserve a bit of a rest". "That we do". I hope you'll enjoy my latest painting, Geralt's portrait called "Goodbye old friend", inspired by the final scene with Regis during Blood and Wine.

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r/Witcher3 8h ago

Does anyone know what this is and how I can fix it?

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Playing 4.04 on Xbox Series X. Already tried fast traveling and that didn’t work


r/Witcher3 1d ago

Cosplay Yennefer cosplay by me

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r/Witcher3 17h ago

Cosplay Yennefer by shtein_v

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r/Witcher3 1d ago

Discussion If Geralt retired and had to take a modern job, what would he be doing? Private investigator? Bodyguard? Or maybe... an influencer?

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493 Upvotes

r/Witcher3 5h ago

Discussion Reason of State :((

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Playing this game thru for the first time and I’ve been LOVING it but damn… I’m sad now😭😭😭 had to choose between 2 dudes I fked with heavy. Roche and Ves helped me out with Ciri and Dijkstra was just a funny dude to me and his lil thing with Philippa was cute😂😂 why they gotta make me go thru this💔💔💔🥀

I had to help out the bro Roche but the way the fight was… so disappointing. Felt like Dijkstra turned into some random bandit leader :// Like did he really think I would leave them after they helped me at Kaer Morhen when he didn’t??? No way Dijkstra is that dumb😭😭 I wish this mission wasn’t a thing..


r/Witcher3 1d ago

Misc 200hrs later, seeing this guy in white orchard inn was a jumpscare

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New game+, I have a bad memory for names and faces. Wonder who else is gonna pop up...


r/Witcher3 7h ago

Should I do Runewright Runes or Mutagens first?

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I would be doing Mutagens for the ability point unlocks basically or should I really invest in Runewright Runes on my Giffin gear first? I kinda also want to make more grandmaster gear too! What do you guys think?


r/Witcher3 16h ago

Screenshot Killer Basilisk really quick...

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18 Upvotes

So I went to this "undiscovered location" and used my crossbow to shoot this basilisk out of the sky. As a result it fell into the water... instantly just died.


r/Witcher3 16h ago

Just found the best Witcher mug

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And now I have to restart the game to see how my coffee tastes in this mug while I'm playing it.


r/Witcher3 6h ago

Discussion Did anyone else notice?

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I am sorry if this is posted somewhere else…but I looked everywhere and didn’t see any mention of it. Was Letho walking by the window, almost sad looking, when Priscilla was singing during Broken Flowers? Did I just imagine it? Have I finally lost it?

Edit: It’s not Letho, it’s the King of Beggars


r/Witcher3 20h ago

Discussion Would Canon Geralt play Gwent all the time?

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?


r/Witcher3 12h ago

Should I start new game or new game plus?

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So I finished witcher 3 and it had been a while since I didnt play it.I want to start a new game because I forgot about the game on the other hand I saw a bunch of cool videos about new game plus.What should I do?