How to Finish Every Quest in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

12 June 2025

So, you’ve finally taken the plunge into the deep, beautifully brutal world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt? First of all, welcome to one of the greatest RPGs ever crafted. Second, get ready—because diving into Geralt of Rivia’s monster-slaying, decision-shaping, morally grey adventure isn’t just about hacking your way through werewolves. It's about finishing quests—a whole lot of them.

But let's cut the fluff, shall we? You’re here to find out how to knock out every single quest in Witcher 3 without going nuts. And hey, don’t worry—I’ve got your back. Think of this guide as your quest-completing spellbook: everything from main storylines to obscure side quests and those sneaky missables that love slipping through the cracks.

🤺 First Things First: Know Your Quest Types

Before you go running headfirst into battle, you’ve got to understand what you’re dealing with. The Witcher 3 isn’t your typical “go here, kill that” kind of game—its quest system is layered, rich, and sometimes, well, just plain overwhelming.

Here are the key types of quests:

- Main Quests – These push the story forward. You can't finish the game without them.
- Secondary Quests – Optional, but juicy. Some of the best stories live here.
- Witcher Contracts – Monster-hunting gigs. You’re a Witcher, after all!
- Treasure Hunts – Pure loot-fests. Great for gear, especially Witcher sets.
- Gwent Quests – For card game lovers. Gotta beat ‘em all.
- DLC Quests (Hearts of Stone & Blood and Wine) – Huge content drops with their own quest trees.

Keeping track of all this? Yeah, it can feel like juggling while blindfolded. But don’t worry, we’ll break it down together.

🎒 Step 1: Organize Like a Witcher

You wouldn’t walk into a vampire den without your Vampire Oil and Moon Dust bombs, right?

The same logic applies to your quest log.

- Use Your Journal: The quest journal auto-sorts by type and level. Stick to quests around your current level to avoid getting your butt handed to you.
- Track Carefully: Always 'track' your active quest. It’s the easiest way to stay focused and avoid detours.
- Don’t Ignore Skellige & Novigrad: Yes, Velen is huge and intimidating, but you’ll eventually need to juggle quests across multiple regions.

Pro tip? Make a checklist (yep, old-school) or use something like a spreadsheet if you’re really serious about hitting 100%.

🧭 Step 2: Prioritize Your Main Quests (But Don’t Rush)

If you’re the kind of player who likes to see the end credits, you’ll need to follow the main story path.

The core quests are split up into acts:

- Act I – Mostly in Velen, Novigrad, and Oxenfurt.
- Act II – A bit more focused. You’re narrowing in on Ciri.
- Act III – Final big showdown stuff. Major consequences.

Now here’s the kicker: choices. Witcher 3 is famous for consequences that don’t hit immediately. A decision you think is minor could come back to bite you hours later. For instance, how you handle the Bloody Baron quest can totally shift outcomes in the future.

So yeah, think about what Geralt would do—or just play from the heart.

👣 Step 3: Complete Side Quests Before They Vanish

Here’s the annoying truth: not all side quests stick around forever. Some become unavailable depending on how far you’ve ventured into the main story.

A few key quests you should handle early:

- A Towerful of Mice – Heartbreaking and brilliant.
- Return to Crookback Bog – Only available if you do it before a certain point.
- The Gangs of Novigrad – Easy to miss if you progress too far in Novigrad.

Moral of the story? Make peace with pausing the main plot now and then. Finish side quests in the same region before you move on.

🧟 Step 4: Treat Witcher Contracts Like Paid Practice

These quests are the essence of what it means to be a Witcher. They usually follow a pattern:

1. Negotiate your reward (because coins don’t grow on trees).
2. Investigate using your Witcher Senses.
3. Prep (bombs, oils, and potions).
4. Slay the beast.

They’re not just fun—they also teach you how to be strategic in combat. And the best part? Fat rewards.

Some of the most memorable contracts:

- The Mystery of the Byways Murders
- Missing Son
- Contract: The Beast of Honorton

The higher you climb in level, the juicier (and creepier) these monsters get.

💰 Step 5: Treasure Hunt Till You Drop

Treasure Hunts don’t have deep narratives, but oh boy, are they worth your time—especially if you want the best armor in the game.

Main categories:

- Witcher School Gear Quests – Get those legendary swords and armor from the Bear, Cat, Griffin, Wolf, and Manticore schools.
- Random Loot Maps – Vendors sometimes sell maps that kick off treasure quests.

Fun tip: These are great for breaking up story-heavy sessions. When your brain feels fried after a tragic cutscene? Go loot something pretty.

🃏 Step 6: Gwent Quests (For The Card-Crazy)

You either love Gwent or skip it entirely. But if you're in it to win it—and maybe earn some sweet rewards—don’t ignore these quests.

Start with these:

- Gwent: Playing Innkeeps
- Gwent: Big City Players
- Collect ‘Em All

Keep your card collection growing. Some cards are missable if you don’t beat certain characters before quests end. So always play a round when you meet someone new—it might be your only chance.

🧠 Step 7: Make Manual Saves Your Best Friend

Witcher 3 has an autosave feature, sure—but don’t rely on it. This game loves throwing you moral curveballs, and one wrong answer can lock you out of a quest.

Make a habit of:

- Saving before turning in a quest.
- Saving before major dialogue choices.
- Saving before venturing into unknown territories.

You can always reload if something goes south. Better than restarting your whole playthrough, right?

🩸 Step 8: Dive Into the DLCs (But Time Them Right)

Both expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—are basically full games. Don’t skip them!

Here’s the catch: they’re designed for higher-level players. Aim to tackle Hearts of Stone around level 30 and Blood and Wine around level 35-40.

DLC Quests Highlights:

- Hearts of Stone: The wedding part? Absolute gold.
- Blood and Wine: New region, new monsters, and your own vineyard estate. It's like Witcher meets real estate.

Both expansions have questlines that intertwine with the base game in brilliant ways. Finish them for a sense of completion... and a ton more content.

🧩 Step 9: Watch Out for Missables

Let’s be honest—The Witcher 3 loves to be a little cruel. Some quests have tiny windows to complete and disappear forever if you’re not paying attention.

Commonly missed quests:

- Carnal Sins
- A Deadly Plot
- Now or Never (important for Triss fans)

If you’re a completionist, consider using a quest checklist or tracker (Reddit and forums have great ones). Because nothing stings more than learning you missed a quest... two acts ago.

🧙‍♂️ Step 10: Play Smart, Not Fast

Look, I get it. We all have lives outside of the game (well, most of us). You don’t need to rush through all 200+ quests. Enjoy the ride, take breaks, and let yourself get lost in the world a bit.

The storytelling, characters, and lore? That’s the soul of the game. The quests are just pathways through it.

So:

- Talk to every villager.
- Read notes and documents.
- Roam freely and follow clues.

This isn’t just about finishing quests. It’s about making memories in a world that feels more alive than half the cities on Earth.

📚 Bonus Tips for Total Completion

Want to go full Witcher mode and leave no quest unturned? Here’s a final checklist:

✔️ Complete every regional notice board
✔️ Clear every question mark on the map
✔️ Master all Gwent decks
✔️ Collect every piece of Witcher gear
✔️ Unlock all major quest endings
✔️ Finish both DLCs fully
✔️ Reach Level 50+
✔️ Earn the “Passed the Trial” and “Full Crew” achievements

Trust me, hitting 100% is a beautiful thing. Especially when you can proudly say: “Yep, I finished every quest in Witcher 3.”

Final Thoughts: Your Witcher Journey Is Yours Alone

You can follow every guide in the world, but in the end, The Witcher 3 is about choices. Your choices. Whether you save a sorceress or slay a king, whether you hunt down every contract or just chill with Gwent, your experience is valid.

Finishing every quest isn’t just about ticking off boxes—it’s about seeing how deep the rabbit hole goes. And once you’ve done it? No RPG will ever feel quite the same.

So saddle up Roach, sharpen your blades, and dive deep. There are monsters to slay and stories to finish.

Happy questing, Witcher.