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Showdown in the Swamp
The Witcher

Showdown in the Swamp

Navigate 'Showdown in the Swamp' in The Witcher. Choose sides between Scoia'tael and the Order, confront a cannibal, and clear monsters for rewards and XP.

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Navigate 'Showdown in the Swamp' in The Witcher. Choose sides between Scoia'tael and the Order, confront a cannibal, and clear monsters for rewards and XP.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Force Recon:
    • Speak to either Yaevinn (Scoia'tael leader) or Siegfried (Order leader) to learn about an ambush at the Golem Cemetery.
  2. 2
    If siding with the Scoia'tael, you will meet Hawkers. If siding with the Order, you will hunt and kill them and their nonhuman customers.
  3. 3
    Choose a side and lead your assigned squad to the Golem Cemetery.
  4. 4
    You will be attacked by the opposing faction. Use appropriate combat styles and potions if needed. The fight may be easier when fighting for the Order.
  5. 5
    Return to your chosen leader after the victory.
  6. 6
    Siegfried/Yaevinn will reveal that Berengar is alive but held by Salamandra, updating the quest 'Berengar's Secret'.
  7. 7
    The Cannibal:
    • Head to Gramps' House, located south of the Nonhuman Camp or north of the Brickmaker's Village.
  8. 8
    Loot Gramps' Hut to find the book 'Ain Soph Aur'.
  9. 9
    Approaching the table triggers the quest 'The Cannibal'.
  10. 10
    Talk to Gramps, who admits to being a cannibal but claims he doesn't kill children.
  11. 11
    You can choose to spare Gramps (Neutral Geralt may consider this) or kill him. Sparing him yields a Blade Coating recipe. Killing him is generally more rewarding.
  12. 12
    If you choose to kill Gramps, threaten him, and he will flee outside.
  13. 13
    Follow him down the southern path. You will encounter five Echinops and an Archespor.
  14. 14
    Run away from the house and monsters; Gramps will follow, allowing you to attack him while avoiding the plants.
  15. 15
    Kill Gramps, then deal with the Echinops and Archespor. Use the Igni Sign and Strong Silver Style.
  16. 16
    Yaren's Monster Problem:
    • First, clear out monsters before discussing with Vaska to avoid quest marker issues.
  17. 17
    Kill three Bloedzuigers near the Swamp Cave.
  18. 18
    Kill three Drowners east of the Altar of Melitele.
  19. 19
    Kill two Echinops east of the Drowners.
  20. 20
    You will receive experience for each group killed and a bonus reward for clearing all three.
  • For speaking to Siegfried after routing the Scoia'tael: 3500 XP, 200 Orens
  • For speaking to Yaevinn after routing the Order: 3500 XP, 200 Orens
  • For discovering who the cannibal is: 500 XP
  • For sparing the cannibal: 1000 XP, Formula for Hanged Man’s Venom
  • For killing the cannibal: 4000 XP
  • For clearing Yaren's monster problem: 500 XP (total for all three groups)
Tips
  • Having potions handy is recommended, especially if Geralt is not highly leveled.
  • Harvall sword is ideal for fighting Gramps and the subsequent monsters.
  • Use the Igni Sign to burn plant monsters like Echinops and Archespores.
  • The Strong Silver Style is effective against these plant monsters.
  • Looting Gramps' Hut can yield the 'Ain Soph Aur' book for free if you are frugal.
  • Killing Gramps is generally more rewarding than sparing him.
  • Clearing Yaren's monster problem before talking to Vaska can prevent quest marker issues.

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