Items & Equipment

Master Geralt's inventory in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. Learn about weight limits, sorting, item types like weapons, armor, potions, and quest items.

Alright, let's talk about managing your gear in *The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings*. Think of this as your trusty backpack – you gotta keep it organized, right?

When you open up your inventory panel, you'll see a few key things. Up in the top right corner, it'll show you how much weight Geralt is currently carrying versus his maximum carrying capacity. Keep an eye on this, because if you overload him, things can get tricky. You'll also see your current oren count there.

The main part of your inventory is on the left. It's a scrolling list of everything you've picked up. If you select an item, its description pops up at the bottom. You can filter this list to see only specific types of items, or just view everything. After an update, they added some handy sorting options: you can sort by alphabet, when you picked it up, by weight, or by value. Super useful!

Here's a quick rundown of the item categories you'll find:

• Weapons: Your trusty steel and silver swords.
• Ranged Weapons: Things like bows and crossbows.
• Armor: This covers your chest pieces, boots, and gauntlets.
• Enhancements: These can be slotted into both armor and weapons to give them a boost.
• Potions: Essential for survival and buffing Geralt.
• Traps: Useful for setting up ambushes.
• Bombs: Great for crowd control or specific enemy types.
• Books: Lore and sometimes crafting diagrams.
• Trophies: Special items often dropped by powerful monsters.
• Mutagens: Used for enhancing Geralt's abilities.
• Alchemical ingredients: The building blocks for potions and oils.
• Crafting components: Needed to create new gear.
• Diagrams and formulae: The recipes for crafting.
• Lures: Used for specific hunting or quest purposes.
• Quest items: These are crucial for progressing missions and can't be sold or dropped.
• Junk: Pretty much what it sounds like – stuff you probably want to sell.
• All items: Just a way to see everything at once.

On the right side of the panel, you'll see Geralt himself, with slots around him for his equipped gear. This includes:

• Your Steel sword
• Your Armor (chest piece)
• Your Boots
• Your Gauntlets
• A 'Drop item' option (use with caution!)

And to his right:

• Pockets (or quickslots): These are handy for bombs and ranged weapons you want to use quickly.
• Your Silver sword
• A Trophy slot
• Your Trousers

Remember to manage your inventory wisely, especially your weight. Don't be afraid to sell off junk items to merchants like Rissa in the Outskirts of the City, or use the stash at your inns. Happy looting!