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Comprehensive Guide to Completing the Contract: Dragon Quest in Witcher 3
Introduction
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, contracts offer a unique opportunity for Geralt to hunt down dangerous monsters and earn rewards. Among these contracts is the notorious "Contract: Dragon," where players will engage with a formidable beast. This guide provides a detailed step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you successfully complete this quest, allowing you to navigate the challenges and reap the rewards without a hitch.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Accepting the Contract
- Begin your journey in Bald Mountain, located in the region of Skellige.
- Speak to the locals at the observation spot near the mountain's base. They will provide you with rumors about the dragon and encourage you to investigate.
- Enter the nearby tavern to gather more information from patrons.
- Pay attention to the hints regarding where the dragon resides and its potential weaknesses.
- Enter the nearby tavern to gather more information from patrons.
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Preparation for the Hunt
- Before heading towards the dragon's lair, ensure that you are well-prepared.
- Stock up on potions and bombs, such as Swallow and Grapeshot, which will be essential for your encounter.
- Equip the Specter Oil to increase damage against the dragon.
- Use the Alchemy menu to craft these items if you don’t have them.
- Before heading towards the dragon's lair, ensure that you are well-prepared.
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Tracking the Dragon
- Follow the path leading up Bald Mountain. Along the way, you will encounter lesser enemies. Eliminate them to clear your path.
- Keep an eye out for combat strategies against monsters, especially when facing multiple foes.
- Utilize Quen for protection and Igni to deal additional damage if you’re skilled with fire magic.
- Keep an eye out for combat strategies against monsters, especially when facing multiple foes.
- Follow the path leading up Bald Mountain. Along the way, you will encounter lesser enemies. Eliminate them to clear your path.
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Locating the Lair
- After defeating a few enemies, make your way into the dragon's cave at the mountain's peak. Examine the surroundings for clues.
- Search for scorched remains and footprints to confirm you are on the right track.
- Use Witcher Sense to highlight important clues that could provide further information.
- Search for scorched remains and footprints to confirm you are on the right track.
- After defeating a few enemies, make your way into the dragon's cave at the mountain's peak. Examine the surroundings for clues.
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Confronting the Dragon
- Enter the cave and prepare for battle. The Dragon will emerge once you reach the main chamber.
- Start the fight with ranged damage using crossbow bolts or Bombs to avoid being too close initially.
- Move continuously to avoid the dragon’s fire breath and tail swipes.
- Use your rolls and dodges effectively to maintain distance.
- Move continuously to avoid the dragon’s fire breath and tail swipes.
- Start the fight with ranged damage using crossbow bolts or Bombs to avoid being too close initially.
- Enter the cave and prepare for battle. The Dragon will emerge once you reach the main chamber.
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Engaging in Combat
- Once the dragon is agitated, engage in close combat. Use your sword and apply the Specter Oil.
- Time your strikes carefully; the dragon will pause after performing large attacks, providing opportunities to deal damage.
- Activate Quen to shield against the dragon’s fire and recover health as needed. Don’t forget to use potions if you’re low on health.
- Time your strikes carefully; the dragon will pause after performing large attacks, providing opportunities to deal damage.
- Once the dragon is agitated, engage in close combat. Use your sword and apply the Specter Oil.
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Finishing the Battle
- Continue to attack until the dragon’s health is depleted. Be patient, as this may take some time.
- After defeating the dragon, collect the loot, which may include dragon scales, trophies, and unique crafting materials.
- Use Witcher Sense again in the area to find any additional hidden treasures.
- After defeating the dragon, collect the loot, which may include dragon scales, trophies, and unique crafting materials.
- Continue to attack until the dragon’s health is depleted. Be patient, as this may take some time.
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Completing the Contract
- Return to the quest giver — the locals or a specific NPC you determine through quest dialogues.
- Speak with them to report your victory and receive your reward, which typically includes crowns and potentially a unique item.
- Ensure you ask about further adventures to keep the quest chain going.
- Speak with them to report your victory and receive your reward, which typically includes crowns and potentially a unique item.
- Return to the quest giver — the locals or a specific NPC you determine through quest dialogues.
Conclusion
Completing the "Contract: Dragon" quest in The Witcher 3 rewards players not only with valuable loot but also with a sense of accomplishment after defeating one of the game’s most formidable monsters. Following this detailed walkthrough will ensure that you are well-prepared to face the challenges ahead, making your encounter with the dragon engaging and successful. Enjoy your adventure in the vast world of The Witcher 3!