In Ciri's Footsteps

Begin your search for Ciri in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with the "In Ciri's Footsteps" quest. Navigate White Orchard and meet key characters as Geralt.

The quest "In Ciri's Footsteps" is your first major undertaking in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It begins immediately after the prologue and sets Geralt on the path to find his adopted daughter, Ciri. This questline will introduce you to the war-torn lands of White Orchard and the key characters you'll encounter.

Upon regaining control of Geralt in White Orchard, your primary objective is to locate Ciri. This involves speaking with various individuals and following leads. Your first major interaction will be with Vesemir, who will guide you through the initial steps. He'll instruct you to question the villagers about Ciri's whereabouts. Head towards the village and begin your inquiries. You'll learn that Ciri was last seen heading towards the White Orchard Inn.

As you make your way through the village, you'll encounter your first combat encounters. Be prepared to face some Ghouls and Drowners. use Geralt's Ss, particularly i for groups and Quen for defense, to overcome these early threats. Remember to loot fallen enemies and containers for valuable crafting components and minor treasures.

Upon reaching the White Orchard Inn, you'll need to speak with the innkeeper. He'll provide you with more information, pointing you towards a Nilfgaardian soldier who may have seen Ciri. This leads you to a small encampment outside the village. Here, you'll have a choice: you can either fight the Nilfgaardian soldiers or attempt to intimidate them into revealing information. Fighting them will yield some loot, but intimidation can be quicker if you're successful.

The Nilfgaardian soldier will reveal that Ciri was pursued by the Wild Hunt and that they were last seen heading towards a burning village. This revelation marks the end of the initial phase of "In Ciri's Footsteps" and transitions you into the next major quest, "The Nilfgaardian Connection." Before proceeding, ensure you've explored the immediate surroundings of the village and the inn. You can find a few Gwent cards scattered around, and completing small side objectives like clearing monster nests can provide valuable experience and resources.

The path to the burning village will involve navigating through more wilderness. Keep an eye out for herbs that can be used for alchemy, such as Celandine and White Myrtle. You'll also encounter more common monsters like Wolves and Endrega. Mastering Geralt's combat style, which involves dodging, parrying, and using Ss effectively, is crucial for survival. consult your Bestiary for weaknesses of different monster types.

Upon reaching the burning village, you'll witness a scene that further emphasizes the danger Ciri is in. This area will likely be populated by more formidable enemies, so be prepared for a more challenging fight. Looting the village after the combat will provide you with some useful items, including potentially crafting diagrams or alchemy recipes.