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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Fast Travel Points

Master fast travel in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn how to utilize and uncover fast travel points efficiently across Velen, Novigrad, and Skellig.

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Master fast travel in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn how to utilize and uncover fast travel points efficiently across Velen, Novigrad, and Skellig.

Navigating the vast and beautiful world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be a daunting task without efficient travel methods. While Roach is a loyal companion, nothing beats the speed and convenience of Fast Travel. This section will guide you through understanding, utilizing, and strategically uncovering Fast Travel points to optimize your journey across Velen, Novigrad, Skellige, and beyond.

Understanding Fast Travel Signposts

Fast Travel in The Witcher 3 is exclusively done via designated Signposts. These are wooden posts with a distinctive carving, often found near villages, crossroads, points of interest, and quest locations. Once you interact with a Signpost, it becomes permanently unlocked on your map. You can then fast travel to it from any other unlocked Signpost, or directly from your world map at any time (as long as you are not in combat or a restricted area).

Activating Fast Travel Points

The process of activating a Fast Travel point is straightforward:

  1. Approach a Signpost: Look for the distinctive wooden post icon on your mini-map and world map (it resembles a small sign).
  2. Interact: Walk up to the Signpost and press the interact button (typically 'E' on PC, 'A' on Xbox, 'X' on PlayStation).
  3. Confirmation: A small message will appear confirming the Signpost has been added to your Fast Travel network.

Pro-Tip: Even if you're just passing through an area for a quest, always take a moment to activate any nearby Signposts. This small investment of time will save you countless hours of backtracking later.

Strategic Unlocking of Key Fast Travel Points

While exploring naturally will uncover many Signposts, some are particularly crucial for efficient gameplay. Prioritize unlocking these early:

White Orchard
  • Woesong Bridge: Essential for returning to the initial quest areas and the Nilfgaardian Garrison.
  • Inn at the Crossroads: A central hub for early quests and a good starting point for exploring central Velen.
  • Rannvaig: Useful for accessing the eastern parts of White Orchard and the early Griffin contract.
Velen/Novigrad
  • Crow's Perch: The main hub for the Bloody Baron's storyline. Absolutely critical.
  • Oxenfurt: A major city with many merchants, quest givers, and a central location for northern Velen. Unlock both the Oxenfurt Port and Oxenfurt - Western Gate.
  • Novigrad - Hierarch Square: The heart of Novigrad, providing access to numerous shops, quest lines, and the city's bustling center.
  • Harbor Gate (Novigrad): Important for accessing the docks and certain Novigrad quests.
  • Fyke Isle: While initially a quest location, having this unlocked allows for quick access to the southern swamps.
  • Lindenvale: A small village but strategically located for several contracts and side quests in central Velen.
Skellige Isles

Skellige's fragmented nature makes Fast Travel even more vital. Always unlock Signposts on new islands you visit.

  • Kaer Trolde Harbor: Your primary entry point to Ard Skellig and a central hub for many early Skellige quests.
  • Fayrlund: A key village on Ard Skellig, useful for exploring the western parts of the main island.
  • Arinbjorn: Another important village on Ard Skellig, providing access to the southern regions.
  • Svorlag (Spikeroog): The main village on Spikeroog, crucial for quests on that island.
  • Larvik (Hindarsfjall): The primary settlement on Hindarsfjall.

Using the World Map for Fast Travel

Once a Signpost is unlocked, you can fast travel to it from anywhere on the world map. Simply open your map (M on PC, Touchpad on PS, View button on Xbox), zoom out to the desired region, and click on the Signpost icon. Confirm your destination, and Geralt will instantly be transported. Remember, you cannot fast travel if you are in combat, falling, or in certain quest-restricted areas.

Mastering Fast Travel is key to efficient questing, exploration, and resource management in The Witcher 3. Make it a habit to activate every Signpost you encounter!

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