The Witcher 4: Defeat the Griffin in White Orchard

Q: How to craft Swallow Potion in The Witcher 4?

This quest involves speaking to a herbalist for Buckthorn, finding a hunter, tracking a Griffin's nest, and finally defeating the Griffin. You'll also craft the Swallow and Thunderbolt potions and receive a crossbow.

Q: Where to find Buckthorn in The Witcher 4?

This quest involves speaking to a herbalist for Buckthorn, finding a hunter, tracking a Griffin's nest, and finally defeating the Griffin. You'll also craft the Swallow and Thunderbolt potions and receive a crossbow.

Q: How to defeat the Griffin in The Witcher 4?

This quest involves speaking to a herbalist for Buckthorn, finding a hunter, tracking a Griffin's nest, and finally defeating the Griffin. You'll also craft the Swallow and Thunderbolt potions and receive a crossbow.

Q: What are the ingredients for Thunderbolt Potion in The Witcher 4?

This quest involves speaking to a herbalist for Buckthorn, finding a hunter, tracking a Griffin's nest, and finally defeating the Griffin. You'll also craft the Swallow and Thunderbolt potions and receive a crossbow.

Q: How much XP for The Beast of White Orchard quest?

This quest involves speaking to a herbalist for Buckthorn, finding a hunter, tracking a Griffin's nest, and finally defeating the Griffin. You'll also craft the Swallow and Thunderbolt potions and receive a crossbow.

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Walkthrough

1
Speak to the herbalist and ask about Buckthorn. Inquire about the woman on the bed to start the side-quest 'On Death's Bed', which requires crafting a Swallow Potion.
2
Gather ingredients for the Swallow Potion: Drowner Brains (found near rivers/swamps), Celadine (yellow flowers), and Dwarven Spirits (buy from innkeeper/merchants). Craft the potion using the Alchemy menu.
3
Return to the herbalist with the Swallow Potion.
4
Ride to the objective marker, enter the water, and use Witcher Sense to find and loot the Buckthorn plants.
5
Go to the hunter's hut. Use Witcher Sense to find footprints and follow them to the hunter.
6
Agree to help the hunter and follow him to a pack of four stray dogs. Defeat the dogs (earning 350XP).
7
Follow the hunter to the site of interest. Use Witcher Sense to inspect bloodstains, a campfire, bottles, and footprints.
8
Follow the footprints south to a broken bridge. Loot the chests in the gully below if desired.
9
Jump across the broken bridge, use Witcher Sense, and follow the trail to the left, climbing the ledge.
10
Follow the footprints up the hill to find the Griffin's nest. Use Witcher Sense to inspect the corpse, bones, and the Griffin's nest. Examine the Griffin's body (Wounds, Age, Type) to earn 500XP.
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Loot the nest and the nearby soldier's body for a better sword.
12
Return to the tavern and inform your friend about accepting the Griffin contract and the outcomes of the side-quests.
13
Craft the Thunderbolt Potion (a tutorial will guide you).
14
Ride to meet your friend in the field. You'll receive a Crossbow.
15
Engage the Griffin in combat. Use crossbow bolts to bring it down, then attack when openings appear.
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When the Griffin's health is around 40%, it will fly to a nearby windmill. Use Witcher Sense to track it.
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Continue fighting the Griffin at the windmill using the same tactics.
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After defeating the Griffin, a scene will play. Loot the Griffin.
19
Return to the Nilfgaardian Garrison and turn in the quest to the commander to complete it. You will earn 350XP and 150 Crowns for accepting the commander's offer.

Tips

Crafting the Swallow Potion early is highly recommended for healing.
Dodge and roll to avoid the Griffin's ground-based attacks.
Use the crossbow to knock the Griffin out of the air, creating opportunities to attack.
Loot the soldier's body near the Griffin's nest for an upgraded sword.

350XP for killing the dogs.
500XP for examining the Griffin's corpse.
350XP for handing in the quest.
150 Crowns for accepting the commander's offer.

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