A Dangerous Game is one of the most engaging side quests in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, involving Zoltan Chivay and his ambitious plan to clear his debts by collecting rare Gwent cards. Players assist Geralt in tracking down these elusive cards throughout Novigrad while dealing with dangerous criminal factions. Navigating this quest requires a balance of combat preparation, thorough exploration, and crucial decision-making at the finish.
Starting the Quest and Meeting Zoltan
The quest begins outside the Rosemary and Thyme in Novigrad, where Geralt finds Zoltan surrounded by aggressive loan sharks. After helping his friend resolve the immediate threat, Zoltan explains his scheme to acquire three exceptionally rare Gwent cards. These cards represent significant monetary value and could permanently resolve Zoltan's growing financial troubles.
To assist Zoltan, Geralt must gather information about the locations of the three specific cards: Fringilla Vigo, Isengrim Faoiltiarna, and Natalia Kovankova. Each card is held by a different individual scattered around the city, requiring Geralt to use various approaches to obtain them. Proper preparation ensures that you can complete these tasks without unnecessary complications.
Locating the Three Rare Gwent Cards
The first card belongs to Zed, a local collector who unfortunately meets a grim fate before Geralt arrives. After dealing with the thugs inside Zed's home, Geralt must search the house thoroughly using his Witcher Senses to locate the hidden card and Zed's ledger. The ledger reveals critical details regarding the remaining card locations.
Next, Geralt must visit Caesar Bilzen to obtain another card, which involves a tense social interaction and a stealthy search of the upper floor. The final card requires participating in a high-stakes meeting with Ravik, where Geralt can either win the card through a game of Gwent or resort to violence against dangerous thugs.
Confronting Duke and the Final Pursuit
Once all three cards are secured, Geralt returns to Zoltan to arrange the sale to a buyer. However, the transaction is interrupted by Duke and his henchmen, who ambush the meeting and steal the payment. Geralt must immediately pursue Duke through the sewers and streets of Novigrad to recover the stolen money.
Navigating the underground tunnels efficiently prevents Duke from escaping into the crowd. After catching up to the fleeing crime boss, Geralt faces a choice regarding how to handle Duke, ultimately reclaiming the rewards from the ambush site.
Key Decision: Cards or Gold Reward
At the conclusion of the quest, Zoltan offers Geralt a pivotal choice regarding his payment. Geralt can choose to accept the three rare Gwent cards or take the full gold reward accumulated from the deal. This decision depends heavily on your overall gameplay objectives in The Witcher 3.
Players focused on completing their Gwent card collection should choose the cards, as these specific entries are difficult to obtain elsewhere. However, if you prefer immediate currency for crafting gear or purchasing supplies, selecting the coin reward serves as the better option for your journey.
