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Complete Guide to Practicum in Advanced Alchemy Quest in The Witcher 3

Introduction

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the quest "Practicum in Advanced Alchemy" is a pivotal part of the alchemy storyline, allowing players to deepen their knowledge of potion-making, brew elixirs, and enhance their skills as a witcher. This guide will provide a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough to help you successfully complete this quest and master the art of alchemy.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  • Initiate the Quest

    • Ensure you have completed the "Learning a Trade" quest beforehand, as it serves as a prerequisite.
    • Speak with Mestre Gremist at the Gremist's hut on Glenna Island to begin the Practicum in Advanced Alchemy quest.

  • Pick Up the Potion Ingredients

    • After the cutscene with Gremist, he will instruct you to gather specific ingredients needed for potion-making.

        • Dwarven Spirit: Can be purchased from merchants throughout Skellige or found in chests.

        • Powdered Monster Bones: Looted from monster remains after battle or available from alchemy shops.

        • Aromatic Herbs: Collect them from the fields or buy them from herbalists in the nearby villages.

  • Prepare Your Workspace

    • Return to the alchemy lab after gathering the ingredients.
    • To access the alchemy menu, press the appropriate button for your platform.
        • Start mixing ingredients by selecting the potions you want to create based on the ingredients you collected.

  • Brew the Required Potions

    • Focus on crafting the potions that Gremist specified at the start of the quest:

        • Swallow: Restores vitality.

            • Combine Dwarven Spirit with a few drops of aromatic herbs.
            • Confirm the potion creation.

        • Thunderbolt: Increases attack power.

            • Combine Powdered Monster Bones with Dwarven Spirit.
            • Confirm the potion creation.

  • Complete the Practical Evaluation

    • After brewing the potions, Gremist will ask you to demonstrate your brewing skills.
    • You will need to present the potions you created and demonstrate their effects.
        • Select each potion from your inventory.
        • Use them appropriately in the designated area, showcasing their benefits.

  • Conclude the Quest

    • Once you have successfully demonstrated your potions, Gremist will commend you on your skills.
    • You will receive rewards, including upgrades to your alchemy skills, experience points, and potentially recipes for more advanced potions.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully completed the "Practicum in Advanced Alchemy" quest! With your newfound knowledge of potion-making, you are now better equipped to tackle the challenges that lie ahead in your adventures through the world of The Witcher 3. Remember to experiment with different alchemical recipes and keep honing your skills!