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With your allies gathered, and the plan set, it’s time for Geralt and his allies to bringThe Witcher 3to a close. The quest Battle Preparations covers the final steps that they take to ensure that Eredin and the Wild Hunt can be trapped and destroyed in one final battle.
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The quest is more of a collection of smaller quests that serves to ensure that Geralt’s story comes to an elegant and definitive conclusion. There is a structure to this quest and its many objectives, which we will cover in the guide, making sure that you don’t miss anything.
Arriving In Skellige
This quest begins right after finishingFinal Preparations,where Geralt and his allies are ready to sail for Skellige. Tell Avallac’h when you are ready to depart to get started.
When they arrive in Skellige, they find Emperor Emhyr and his fleet moored off the coast in preparation for an invasion. While the situation is tense, Ciri’s safety takes priority.

At this stage, Battle Preparations hastwo quests to tackle.
Veni Vidi Vigo
You will have toswim through the Nilfgaardian fleetto deliver a letter to Emhyr.
The Sunstone
This is a long quest that starts with Geraltlooking for Ermionto discover where an elven artifact is hidden.
While more of a suggestion for the narrative rather than a gameplay reason,consider playing Veni Vidi Vigo first.It is the least consequential quest relative to the others in Battle Preparations, letting you focus on the interesting quests once it’s out of the way.
Ciri And The Sorceresses
After youdiscover where the Sunstone is hidden,Geralt will return to the ship where he findsCiri, Yennefer, and Philippain deep discussion. Here, you are able to pursue two more quests.
The quest continues, with Geraltneeding Philippa’s helpwith breaking into the ruins.
Geralt joinsCiri and Yenneferin searching Avallac’h’s laboratory.
This quest hastwo ending-defining decisions at the end.
After completing both quests, everything will be ready to start the final act.Talk to Avallac’hto end the quest. You will have the option totravel directly to the next questorget there yourself.
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