The Witcher 3’sVelen is a vast and hostile environment that is host to dozens of hidden secrets. If you search the region’s east, you may find a long-abandoned castle that has been reclaimed by nature. Given that it is guarded by an ancient leshen, you can be assured that the rewards within the castle are worth taking.

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Ancient leshens aren’t easy to defeat, nor is this quest easy to find. If you need help with slaying the monster and its attendant pack of wolves or with locating the quest and its chest, this guide will show you the way.

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This treasure hunt is foundinside Arnskrone Castle Ruins,in Velen’s east. It’s deep inside an ominous forest, making it difficult to reach.

You may be visiting the ruins for another treasure hunt,Dark Legacy,which you can only unlock in the questOpen Sesame.

Geralt stands over a slumped body with an orange outline from his Witcher Senses.

You will know when you’ve reached the ruins when you arebeset by a pack of wolves and an ancient leshen.You will have to kill all hostile creatures before you can explore the area.

The ancient leshen will give you a much tougher fight than its kindling-like appearance would imply. The monster cantransform into a flock of crowsandpiece Geralt with fast-growing roots.

A screenshot of Geralt looking at a door outlined in yellow.

As you might imagine, it can be held at bay bybeing set alight,which will stun it for a prolonged period of time. Make sure toremain defensive while fighting itas its attacks deal heavy damage.

After slaying the monster,look for a corpse leaning against a tree stump.you’re able to find the letter and key needed for the quest here.

Finding The Chest

Once you’ve started the quest,walk into the castleandtake the spiral staircase down.The chest you are looking for isopposite the stairs,behind a desk. Unlocking it willend the quest.

Turning left at the stairswill bring you to a room full of wraiths. These enemies are related toDark Legacy,and can be ignored if you are not attempting the quest.

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