Miscellaneous Achievements/Trophies

Complete miscellaneous achievements and trophies in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Gain insight into how to earn unique accolades outside of standard questing.

This section of our guide covers the miscellaneous achievements and trophies in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. These achievements often involve completing specific actions outside of the main questline, engaging in side activities, or reaching certain milestones that don't fall under combat or Gwent categories. Prepare to explore, experiment, and perhaps even get a little lucky to unlock these!

Miscellaneous Achievements/Trophies

The Witcher 3 offers several achievements that reward players for engaging with the world in different ways. These can range from simple tasks to more complex undertakings that require specific approaches or a good deal of patience. Below is a breakdown of some notable miscellaneous achievements and how to approach them:

Exploration and Interaction

• Walked the Path: This achievement is awarded for completing the main story. While seemingly straightforward, it requires dedication to see Geralt's journey through its many twists and turns.
• Globetrotter: Discover all sposts in the game. This involves extensive exploration of all major regions, including Velen, Novigrad, Skellige, and Kaer Morhen. Keep an eye on your minimap for undiscovered spost icons.
• Humpty Dumpty: Kill an enemy with a fall from a great height. This can be achieved by luring enemies near cliffs or ledges and then using Aard to push them off.
• Butcher of Blaviken: This is a story-related achievement earned by completing the quest "The Bloody Baron."

Crafting and Alchemy

• Master Alchemist: Brew all of the game's potions and decoctions. This requires collecting a vast number of alchemical ingredients and finding all the relevant formulae. Focus on looting everything and completing alchemy-related quests.
• Master Armorer: Craft all of the game's armor sets. Similar to Master Alchemist, this involves gathering rare materials and finding all the diagrams for high-quality armor.
• Master Blacksmith: Craft all of the game's sword sets. This achievement requires finding all sword diagrams and accumulating the necessary crafting components.

Specific Actions and Challenges

• Brawler: Win all fistfights in the game. These are often found in taverns or as part of specific quests. Practice your dodging and counter-attack timing.
• Let the Good Times Roll!: Use your horse Roach to travel 500 kilometers. This will naturally occur through extensive gameplay, but you can speed it up by frequently using Roach for travel.
• Overkill: Kill 5 enemies with a single Aard s cast. This requires finding a group of weak enemies and using an upgraded Aard s to maximize its area of effect and damage.
• King of the Hill: Knock 10 enemies off edges or into obstacles using the Aard s. This is similar to Humpty Dumpty but focuses on using Aard for environmental kills.

Tips for Miscellaneous Achievements

• Be Observant: Many of these achievements require you to notice environmental details or specific enemy behaviors.
• Explore Thoroughly: Don't rush through the game. Take your time to explore every nook and cranny, as this will help with discovery achievements and finding crafting materials.
• Experiment with Ss: The Witcher Ss are versatile. Experiment with their different uses, especially Aard, for combat and environmental kills.
• Loot Everything: Alchemical ingredients and crafting materials are essential for many achievements. Make it a habit to loot fallen enemies and containers.
• Save Often: For achievements that involve specific actions or potential failures, saving your game beforehand can save you a lot of frustration.