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The Ultimate Guide to Completing "Of Swords and Dumplings" in Witcher 3

Introduction

"Of Swords and Dumplings" is a side quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that immerses Geralt into the world of culinary and combat challenges. Players are tasked with proving their mettle in both kitchens and arenas. This guide will provide an in-depth walkthrough to help you navigate through this engaging quest, ensuring you make the necessary decisions for a successful completion.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Start the Quest
2. Locate the quest: Head to the "Novigrad" region and find your way to the "Tomira" in the "White Orchard."

3. Accept the quest: Speak with Tomira to initiate "Of Swords and Dumplings."

4. Travel to the Tourney Site

5. Open your map: Once the quest is active, check your map for the marker indicating the location of the tourney.

6. Journey: Navigate to the "Kaer Morhen" area where the tourney will be held. Use fast travel if necessary.

7. Meet the Other Competitors

8. Arrival: Upon reaching the location, you’ll find various competitors gathered.

9. Interact: Speak to the main character, who will introduce you to the rules of the tournament and other contestants.

10. The First Challenge: The Sword Contest

11. Preparation: Equip your best gear as you will be facing off against other swordsmen.

12. Battle mechanics: Pay attention to dodge and parry. Watch the opponents' moves and strike at the right moments.

    • Continue fighting until you defeat all the opponents.
      • It’s key to use the targeting system to face opponents one at a time, especially weaker opponents first.

13. The Second Challenge: Culinary Contest

14. Guidance: After winning the sword contest, you’ll be directed to the culinary challenge.

15. Collect ingredients: Speak with the NPCs around and gather ingredients for the dish you’ll need to prepare.

    • Choices: You may have the option to forage or barter for items. Choose wisely based on availability.
      • Common ingredients often include meat, spices, and vegetables—ensure you have an array to impress the judges.

16. Cooking the Dish

17. Locate the cooking station: With your ingredients in hand, find the cooking area set for the contest.

18. Follow the recipe: You’ll need to combine the ingredients in a specific manner, typically a mix of creativity and standard practices in cooking.

    • Begin Cooking: Engage with the proper prompt to start cooking and use the correct techniques, timing, and sequence to create a fitting dish.

19. Judging and Results

20. Presentation: Once your dish is complete, interact with the judges to present your culinary creation.

21. Results: Based on your performance in combat and the dish, expect feedback and a ranking report.

    • Winning: If you satisfy the judges, you’ll be declared the winner of both contests and receive rewards.

22. Completion of Quest

23. Final cutscene: After winning both contests, enjoy the cutscene that concludes the quest.
24. Rewards: Make sure to check rewards provided at the end, including money and unique items relevant to your gameplay.

Conclusion

Completing "Of Swords and Dumplings" is not only a testament to your combat skills but also reflects your culinary knowledge within the rich world of The Witcher 3. By following this detailed walkthrough, you’ll not only achieve quest completion but also enhance your overall experience in this immersive game. Happy hunting, and may your swords stay sharp and your dumplings delicious!