One of the most exciting entertainment in the world of The Witcher 3 is Gwent card game. A large-scale additional quest is associated with it - "High Stakes".
age «High stakes" в The Witcher 3 gives you the opportunity to play in a major Gwent tournament, which is held in Novigrad, in the iflora brothel. The best players of the continent participate in it, and if you defeat all opponents, you can get 4 faction leader cards, in addition to increasing the weight of Geralt's wallet.
This is a quest with choices and different consequences. Even if you lose the tournament, the task will continue with the opportunity to receive half of the prize money for the first place. As a nice addition, bed scene.
Quest Requirements
- The minimum level to complete the task is 26.
- In order for Geralt to be itted to the tournament, it is necessary to collect most of the cards by forming strong deck.
- Last requirement: Entry fee 1000 CZK.
The best cards can be obtained in three ways: by purchasing from merchants, completing related tasks, and winning against players scattered throughout the game's world. 3 most powerful cards: "Cirilla", "Geralt of Rivia" и "Keiran".
How to get a job
The "High Stakes" quest is not activated through the bulletin board and is not given automatically. Must visit brothel "iflora" in Novigrad and talk to the Pisar. It is easy to find because it is located on the first floor and is marked with a task symbol.
If Geralt meets the requirements of the quest, the dialogue will allow you to make an entry fee. After that, the witcher will become a participant in the tournament, and on assignment, you need to talk with other participants in the brothel.
Tournament Games
When Geralt talks to the two participants in the event, a cutscene with Count Tybalt will start. He will announce the rules, and then you can negotiate with the remaining opponents.
First round: Bernard Thulle
The first enemy is low Bernard Tullesitting at the table.
Nizushek plays as the Kingdoms of the North faction, using four powerful spies in the form of Mysterious Elf, Prince Stannis, Sigismund Dijkstra, Thaler. Scarecrow, Clear Sky and healing cards are the most effective against them. In addition to spies, Bernard has other powerful cards, but does not always get them in the hand. Awarded for victory "Foltest the Iron Lord".
Regardless of the outcome of the round, Madame Saha will approach Geralt and offer to go to the terrace. It is better to agree, because after this there will be more content in the task.
Madam will offer to cut the prize for the first place in half if Geralt or she wins. If you agree and lose, Sakha is guaranteed to become a champion.
It is recommended to accept Madame's offer, but it is worth considering that in order to collect all the faction leader cards, you will need to win the tournament. Of course, if you are 100% confident in your skills in Gwent, then you can refuse and get the full amount, but at the same time, the game content and the bed scene will be lost.
Second round: Madame Saha
The second opponent is a familiar conspirator who plays for the Nilfgaard faction. She has almost every powerful card in this deck, as well as quite a few large creatures with a power of 8 or more. Sakha prefers to use Scarecrow, Frost and Spies, so you should avoid placing cards in melee row.
According to many players madam - the strongest opponent in the tournament. This has to do with the power of the faction she plays. It is important to focus on the game and use tricks with rounds to try to get card advantage. After the victory, Geralt will receive "Emhyr var Emreis: Lord of the South".
Third round: Finneas
The surly elf remains loyal to his race and plays for the Scoia'Tael faction. Since the non-human cards are rather weak in the third Witcher, it is much easier to defeat him than Madame Sahu.
Most of the Finneas cards are tied to the near and far row, which means that Frost and Mist will be effective. Spies should not be used, because the elf plays a resurrection card and will definitely revive them. If Geralt wins, he will receive "scu Findbair: Queen of Dol Blathanna".
Finneas does not know how to accept defeat with dignity, so start a fight with the witcher. In the context of fisticuffs, the elf is not dangerous, it will not be difficult to defeat him.
Fourth round: Count Tybalt
The final opponent is the tournament organizer, who plays the Monster deck. He has quite powerful faction and neutral cards, and the most dangerous are those that strengthen the entire row.
This faction is known for being tied to melee, so Frost will perform great. Geralt's largest unit will be destroyed by Execution anyway. A card will be issued as a reward. Eredin Break the Voice: Lord of Tyr na Leah.
Count Tybalt was the last opponent, after defeating him, the gray-haired witcher will become champion of Gwent. But the joy will not last long, because it turns out that prize pool stolen.
Geralt immediately suspects Madame Sahu, but she is still in the brothel and claims that she is not involved in the theft. Moreover, the conspirator will offer her assistance in the investigation. It is worth agreeing, because otherwise there will be no love scene.
Search for the criminal
Madame Saha will persuade the guard to let Geralt into the crime scene. Here it is necessary enable witcher sense and take a close look at everything.
There are 4 important clues:
- The corpse is in a reclining position by the bed.
- Footprints opposite the door to the balcony.
- An arrow on the right beam with a rope tied to it.
- The end of the rope is at the fountain, on the street opposite the brothel.
From here Geralt will smell, which will lead to the suitcase. Madame Sakha recognizes him, saying that this is property from a warehouse in Novigrad.
In stock
The warehouse will be marked on the map with a large area, without specifying a specific entry point. The main door will be closed. You need to go around the room on the left, where it will be open window. Only jump on the scaffolding and get inside.
In stock is Bernard Tulle, with whom the witcher played in the first round. The battle will begin: Geralt with Madame Sakha against the lower and 6 mercenaries. When the opponents are defeated, the conspirator will make an appointment at the tavern.
End of the quest
Finally, all difficulties are over, and Geralt is having a nice dinner with Madame Sakha. She will talk about her spy past and give half of the first place prize (4500 coins). At the end, the witcher will receive an offer to continue the evening. If you agree, it will love scene with Madame Sakha.
This completes the High Stakes quest.
And how to finish off Sakha and pick up the honestly won 9000?
Moreover, I read somewhere that she is from Nilfgaard.
haha, my ass burned too