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Spooked Mare
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Spooked Mare

Complete walkthrough for The Spooked Mare quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn how to find the ghost, defeat the Noonwraith, and claim your reward.

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Complete walkthrough for The Spooked Mare quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn how to find the ghost, defeat the Noonwraith, and claim your reward.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak to the notice board in the village of Midcopse in Velen to pick up the Witcher Contract: The Spooked Mare.
  2. 2
    Travel to the village indicated on the map and speak to the farmer who posted the contract.
  3. 3
    Use your Witcher Senses to investigate the area around the village, looking for clues related to the haunting.
  4. 4
    Follow the trail of clues, which will lead you to a specific location where the ghost is most active.
  5. 5
    Prepare for battle by brewing any necessary potions (like Specter Oil) and equipping the correct gear.
  6. 6
    Confront and defeat the Noonwraith.
  7. 7
    Return to the farmer to collect your reward.
Tips
  • The Noonwraith is a specter, so Specter Oil on your silver sword is highly recommended.
  • Quen sign is very useful for mitigating damage during the fight.
  • Be prepared for the Noonwraith to disappear and reappear, a common tactic for this type of enemy.
  • Use your Witcher Senses frequently to track the ghost and any lingering clues.
  • Experience Points
  • Gold
  • A variable amount of Crowns
  • Potentially a unique item or crafting diagram, depending on the quest's specific outcome.

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