Searching Kaer Morhen’s crumbling walls inThe Witcher 3will often yield remnants left behind by its former residents. The side quest Berengar’s Blade is one that lets you find a final memento left behind by Berengar, a witcher who perishes in the series' first game.

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A screenshot of The Witcher 3’s map of Kaer Morhen, with an orange circle over a quest location.

Not only will the quest let you learn more about a former witcher, but it will also let you earn the diagram for one of the game’s deadliest silver swords. Of course, things are never so simple. You will need to find your way to a chort’s lair and slay the monster to bring the quest to a close.

Where To Find Berengar’s Notes

This quest starts inKaer Morhen’s inner courtyard,west of the grindstone.You will find a half-destroyed room by the wall, with entry granted by a fractured grate. Head inside andsearch the lone chestto find a note.

Read the noteto learn about Berengar’s failed attempt to forge a sword and his frustration with Vesemir’s advice. With his interest piqued, Geralt will decide totalk to Vesemirto learn more about this weapon.

A screenshot of Geralt standing opposite a broken room in Kaer Morhen’s courtyard.

Youmust talk to Vesemir before going toThe Isle of Mists.He will not be available after its conclusion, preventing you from completing this step.

Vesemir gladly tells Geralt about Berengar’s misadventure, noting that the sword was never completed. Not all hope is lost, though. He hadbrought the diagram with him on an unsuccessful chort hunt.With luck, it should be in the cave.

A screenshot of Geralt moving through a dark cave in The Witcher 3, with his Witcher Senses picking up a noise.

Finding The Chort Cave

The cave issoutheast of Kaer Morhen,along a river. You will need to make your way there,without a road to speed you along.It’s a fairly long journey that has no shortage ofdrowners and wolvesto harass you.

Once you reach the cave,you will have to put the chort down.It still lives deep within the cave, waiting for the next challenger.

A screenshot of the quest’s objective, hidden the the corner of a dark cave.

Chorts fight similarly to fiendswithout the hypnotic eye. Grease your sword withRelict Oiland be prepared tododge your way around its slow attacks.

With the monster slain,use your Witcher Sensesto find Berengar’s supplies and Tor’haerne’s crafting diagram. The quest will end here.

Tor’haerne is aparticularly powerful silver sword.While it only has two slots for runes, it hasarmor piercing, increased critical hit chance and damage,as well as achance to make its victims bleed.

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