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Complete Walkthrough for the Crime and Punishment Quest in Witcher 3
Introduction
"Crime and Punishment" is one of the pivotal quests in Witcher 3, following the story of Geralt of Rivia as he investigates the brutal murder of a man in Novigrad. This quest not only challenges your detective skills but also your moral choices throughout the investigation. This guide will provide a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you successfully navigate the intricacies of this quest while making informed decisions along the way.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
- Initiating the Quest
- Start this quest by first completing the “A Poet Under Pressure” quest. After you help Dandelion, you’ll learn that he is being accused of a murder he didn’t commit.
- Head to the "Nowhere Inn" in the "Novigrad" area.
- Speak with Dandelion to collect the details of the murder and your involvement.
- Head to the "Nowhere Inn" in the "Novigrad" area.
- Start this quest by first completing the “A Poet Under Pressure” quest. After you help Dandelion, you’ll learn that he is being accused of a murder he didn’t commit.
- Finding the Witnesses
- After speaking to Dandelion, you need to gather information about the murder from former residents.
- Locate the Mysterious Man:
- Travel to the crookback bog, where you will find the "Mysterious Man" in the cave.
- Engage him in conversation, he will provide leads about several witnesses.
- Travel to the crookback bog, where you will find the "Mysterious Man" in the cave.
- Locate the Mysterious Man:
- Interviewing the Witnesses
- Head to the various locations of the witnesses identified by the Mysterious Man.
- First Witness (The Fishmonger)
- Speak with the Fishmonger near the docks.
- He’ll provide a description of a woman seen in the area.
- Speak with the Fishmonger near the docks.
- Second Witness (Dandelion's Guard)
- Find and talk to Dandelion’s guard at a tavern.
- Ask him about Dandelion’s whereabouts that night.
- Find and talk to Dandelion’s guard at a tavern.
- Third Witness (Sally)
- Lastly, find Sally at another tavern.
- She has crucial details regarding the person implicated in the murder.
- Lastly, find Sally at another tavern.
- First Witness (The Fishmonger)
- Head to the various locations of the witnesses identified by the Mysterious Man.
- After speaking to Dandelion, you need to gather information about the murder from former residents.
- Gathering Evidence
- Upon interviewing the witnesses, collect all necessary evidence that supports each side of the story.
- Analyze the conflicting testimonies you've gathered.
- You will face a choice of whom to trust more based on the evidence.
- Analyze the conflicting testimonies you've gathered.
- Upon interviewing the witnesses, collect all necessary evidence that supports each side of the story.
- Confronting the Suspect
- After gathering evidence, confront the suspect tied to the murder.
- Head to the indicated location to confront him.
- Dialogue Options
- Choose dialogue options that reflect your findings.
- Use what you know from the witnesses to pressure him for the truth.
- Choose dialogue options that reflect your findings.
- Dialogue Options
- Head to the indicated location to confront him.
- This confrontation will lead to a series of choices that can deviate the quest towards various outcomes.
- After gathering evidence, confront the suspect tied to the murder.
- Making a Final Decision
- Once the confrontation is over, you will be presented with an ethical dilemma regarding the treatment of the suspect.
- You can choose to either bring the culprit to justice or let him go based on the evidence and your judgment.
- Your choice will affect future relationships in the game.
- You can choose to either bring the culprit to justice or let him go based on the evidence and your judgment.
- Once the confrontation is over, you will be presented with an ethical dilemma regarding the treatment of the suspect.
- Concluding the Quest
- Once you make your decision, the quest will come to an end.
- Speak with Dandelion again to update him on the outcome.
- He will then reward you or provide future quests based on your actions.
- Speak with Dandelion again to update him on the outcome.
- Once you make your decision, the quest will come to an end.
Conclusion
Completing the "Crime and Punishment" quest in The Witcher 3 involves careful observation, logical deductions, and important moral choices. Each decision you make impacts the storyline and your reputation within the world of The Witcher. By following this detailed walkthrough, you can not only finish the quest successfully but also enhance your overall gaming experience while venturing through the rich narrative that the game has to offer.