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Complete Guide to "On Death's Bed" Quest in The Witcher 3
Introduction
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, "On Death's Bed" is a poignant side quest that showcases Geralt's ability to navigate the emotional and moral complexities of his world. In this quest, players will assist a dying woman in obtaining a card from the popular card game Gwent. This guide outlines a detailed step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you complete this emotional quest successfully.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
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Starting the Quest
- Begin by traveling to the village of Lindental in the Velen region.
- Look for the woman named Ingrid who is found lying near the center of the village near a large tree.
- Engage her in conversation to trigger the quest.
- She will ask for help to get the 'Khaer Morhen' Gwent card, which is crucial to her closure.
- Begin by traveling to the village of Lindental in the Velen region.
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Gathering Information
- After talking to Ingrid, search for the merchant nearby named Dahlia.
- Ask him about the Khaer Morhen card.
- He will indicate that the card is held by Leo, who used to live in Lindental.
- Proceed to search for Leo by exploring nearby buildings or asking villagers about him.
- Ask him about the Khaer Morhen card.
- After talking to Ingrid, search for the merchant nearby named Dahlia.
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Finding Leo
- Locate Leo's house to the north of Ingrid's location.
- Enter the house and search the area carefully.
- Look for clues or notes that might hint where Leo is now.
- You'll eventually discover that Leo is living in Novigrad and has the Gwent card.
- Enter the house and search the area carefully.
- Locate Leo's house to the north of Ingrid's location.
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Journey to Novigrad
- After learning Leo's location, fast travel to Novigrad.
- Navigate through the busy streets and ask around for Leo.
- The locals might offer directions towards the area where Leo currently resides.
- Navigate through the busy streets and ask around for Leo.
- After learning Leo's location, fast travel to Novigrad.
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Confrontation with Leo
- Once you locate Leo, engage him in conversation.
- Request the Khaer Morhen card.
- Leo will agree but want to play a game of Gwent as a form of challenge.
- Prepare your Gwent deck for the match.
- Request the Khaer Morhen card.
- Once you locate Leo, engage him in conversation.
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Playing Gwent
- Start the Gwent match with Leo.
- Use your best strategies; remember to take advantage of any special cards or tactics you have learned.
- Utilize cards that can counter Leo's moves effectively (like weather cards or special hero cards).
- Winning will gain you the Khaer Morhen card!
- If you lose, you can always rematch him until you win.
- Use your best strategies; remember to take advantage of any special cards or tactics you have learned.
- Start the Gwent match with Leo.
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Returning to Ingrid
- With the Khaer Morhen card now in your possession, fast travel back to Lindental.
- Approach Ingrid and present her with the card.
- This act brings her peace, showcasing Geralt's compassion.
- Approach Ingrid and present her with the card.
- With the Khaer Morhen card now in your possession, fast travel back to Lindental.
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Quest Completion
- After the card has been returned, engage Ingrid in another short conversation.
- You will receive experience points (XP) and you may also receive a few crowns as a reward.
- The quest will then complete with emotional narration, concluding the story.
- After the card has been returned, engage Ingrid in another short conversation.
Conclusion
Completing the "On Death's Bed" quest in The Witcher 3 not only rewards players with experience and currency but also immerses them deeper into the rich narrative of Geralt's world. This guide ensures that you successfully navigate every step of the quest, from finding Ingrid to battling Leo in Gwent, to deliver closure to a heart-wrenching story. Enjoy your adventure in the intriguing universe of The Witcher 3!