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Complete Guide to "A Matter of Life and Death" in The Witcher 3
Introduction
"A Matter of Life and Death" is one of the memorable quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, featuring a pivotal moment in the story involving Geralt, his close companion, and an intense showdown at a masquerade ball. This guide will walk you through this quest step-by-step, ensuring you master every detail and make the best choices along the way.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Begin the Quest
- Approach the marker in the Novigrad area where the quest starts.
- Geralt will have a conversation with Keira Metz.
- Listen closely, as she will give you important information regarding the ball and the people involved.
- Geralt will have a conversation with Keira Metz.
- Approach the marker in the Novigrad area where the quest starts.
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Acquiring a Mask
- Keira will suggest you need to find an appropriate mask for the masquerade.
- Head to a nearby shop on the map:
- Speak to the shopkeeper to purchase a mask.
- Choose an elegant mask that fits the occasion.
- You'll also have the option to ask about the ball for extra lore.
- Speak to the shopkeeper to purchase a mask.
- Head to a nearby shop on the map:
- Keira will suggest you need to find an appropriate mask for the masquerade.
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Make Your Way to the Ball
- Follow Keira to the location of the ball.
- Enter the building where the masquerade is held, and enjoy the atmosphere.
- Interact with the guests and explore the surroundings for additional background dialogues.
- Enter the building where the masquerade is held, and enjoy the atmosphere.
- Follow Keira to the location of the ball.
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Finding Information
- As you reach the ball, your primary goal is to gather information regarding the man you’re looking for.
- Interact with party guests, overhear conversations, and pick dialogue options that seem promising.
- Mention the sorceress to get clues from other attendees.
- Pay attention to any hints that might lead you to the next step.
- Mention the sorceress to get clues from other attendees.
- Interact with party guests, overhear conversations, and pick dialogue options that seem promising.
- As you reach the ball, your primary goal is to gather information regarding the man you’re looking for.
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Locate the Man of Interest
- After gathering enough information, you’ll receive hints about where to find your target.
- Be wary of your surroundings, as the ball is filled with guards and other characters.
- Follow the map marker indicating the man’s location.
- Be wary of your surroundings, as the ball is filled with guards and other characters.
- After gathering enough information, you’ll receive hints about where to find your target.
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Engage in Dialogue
- When you reach your target, initiate dialogue.
- Choose your responses wisely, as your choices can affect the outcome of the quest.
- Ask cogent questions to reveal the truth behind the circumstances.
- Choose your responses wisely, as your choices can affect the outcome of the quest.
- When you reach your target, initiate dialogue.
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The Encounter
- If things don’t go smoothly and hostility arises:
- Prepare for a combat sequence. Ensure your gear is equipped for the fight.
- Use potions and signs to gain an advantage over your enemies.
- Prepare for a combat sequence. Ensure your gear is equipped for the fight.
- If things don’t go smoothly and hostility arises:
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Decision-Making Moment
- After the confrontation, you will face a critical decision.
- Weigh the options presented and choose an outcome that aligns with your playstyle or Geralt’s character.
- Your choice will impact the lives of others and the ending of this quest.
- Weigh the options presented and choose an outcome that aligns with your playstyle or Geralt’s character.
- After the confrontation, you will face a critical decision.
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Completing the Quest
- After the climax, return to Keira for a concluding cutscene.
- Celebrate the outcome, leading to further story developments.
- This will also unlock additional side quests that deepen the lore of The Witcher universe.
- Celebrate the outcome, leading to further story developments.
- After the climax, return to Keira for a concluding cutscene.
Conclusion
Congratulations! By following this detailed guide, you’ve completed "A Matter of Life and Death" successfully. Each decision made along the way enriches the unfolding tale of Geralt, leading to variations in the narrative. Dig into the aftermath of the quest to experience how it shapes the future of your adventure in The Witcher 3. Happy hunting!