After earning a pyrrhic victory after the Battle of Kaer Morhen inThe Witcher 3,the survivors set their sights on a decisive confrontation with Eredin and the Wild Hunt. With the odds stacked against them, Geralt and his allies prepare for their Final Preparations, which happens to be the name of the quest.

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This quest is more of a checklist than a conventional quest, encompassing four other stories and ending on a crucial decision that will define the game’s ending. If you’ve found yourself lost or are wondering what the implications of the quest are, this guide will help you.

What Order To Complete The Final Preparations In

Final Preparations startsafter Bald Mountain,When Geralt and Ciri reach Novigrad. Once they arrive in the city, a cutscene will play before theyreceive four new objectives.

Whileyou can complete the quests in any order,some quests are best experienced back-to-back. The below table isa suggestion, not an optimal route.

Geralt and Ciri stand outside Novigrad’s gates with the burned bodies on pyres around them.

Talk to Avallac’h

Out of all the quests involved in the Final Preparations,Through Time and Space,which Avallac’h starts, hasthe lowest recommended level at 26.Starting it first will give you some experience points tocatch up if you are underleveled.

Help Ciri take care of her business in Novigrad

A screenshot of The Witcher 3’s dialogue system, with two choices to choose from, as Geralt talks to Ciri in an inn.

Ciri willask Geralt to help her after completing Through Time and Space,saving you the trouble of finding her. Considering that her quest,Payback,only starts during the day,this can streamline the process for you.

Talk to Triss

You willfind Triss on the second floor of the Chameleon,where you can start the questBlindingly Obvious.

This also serves asyour last chanceto complete two quests that need Triss,The Nobleman Statuette and The Soldier Statuette.Do them now beforecompleting the quest,if you are interested.

Talk to Yennefer

Yennefer’s quest,on the first floor at Crippled Kate’s,is thehardest quest in the collection.Doing it last will let youtackle it at the highest level possible.

Once all quests are complete, you will start the final part,meeting Yennefer and the Lodge at Dandelion’s Inn.

What To Tell Ciri In Final Preparations

Ciri willbe waiting at Dandelion’s Inn, preparing for a terrifying meeting with two sorceresses. She is clearly worried andasks Geralt for advice.You will have two choices here,either go with her or let her go alone.

This decision will affect the ending.Letting Ciri go alonewill make it more likely for you to earn agood endingwhileaccompanying her will do the opposite.

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