Fight Club: Vergen

Master The Witcher 2's "Fight Club: Vergen." Learn aggressive Letho of Gulet tactics with Aard spam and decide King Henselt's fate for story impact.

"Fight Club: Vergen" involves a critical decision during the Siege of Vergen and a challenging boss fight against Letho of Gulet. After defeating King Henselt and his men, Roche will want to kill Henselt. To earn a specific achievement, you must tell Roche "no" and spare King Henselt. This decision is highly missable and can significantly impact the story.

The boss fight against Letho of Gulet is best approached aggressively. With maxed Hunter’s Armor, Geralt should be tanky enough to withstand hits. The most effective strategy is to spam Aard to keep Letho off balance and attack him, aiming to defeat him in under 30 seconds. If Vigor runs out or Letho casts Quen, roll around him but do not give too much ground, as he will start throwing Bombs and Signs. With Footwork maxed, you can safely evade his attacks while he has Quen active.

After completing the Fist Fighting event, leave the Inn and attend Saskia’s war council. This will unlock several Main Quests. Initiate each by speaking with the respective characters to progress quests outside Vergen.

For the side quest "In the Claws of Madness," locate the burned-down asylum just South of the final Endrega Nest. Rupert, one of two lost explorers, will approach you. Fight off the Crazed Nekkers and enter the asylum to find Gridley and four Hospital Files.

Choosing a path you haven't taken before is not as difficult as Act I. The Letho fight and the Kayran are the hardest parts of Act I, as the Kayran can be unpredictable and lethal. No armor, potion, or perk in Act I can protect you from two hits from the Kayran. Avoid unnecessary fights; being a "Trollfriend" and letting Letho go are viable options. Reallocate your stats instead of fighting the mage if you want to finish "From a Bygone Era."