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Contract: The Creature from Oxenfurt Forest
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Contract: The Creature from Oxenfurt Forest

Follow our detailed walkthrough for 'The Creature from Oxenfurt Forest' contract in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn enemy weaknesses, strategies, and rewards to defeat this challenging foe.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for 'The Creature from Oxenfurt Forest' contract in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn enemy weaknesses, strategies, and rewards to defeat this challenging foe.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Find the notice board in Oxenfurt and pick up the contract titled 'The Creature from Oxenfurt Forest'.
  2. 2
    Speak with the herbalist who posted the notice to learn more about the creature.
  3. 3
    Follow the quest markers to the forest where the creature has been sighted.
  4. 4
    Use your Witcher Senses to track the creature's trail. This will involve examining dead animals and other signs of its presence.
  5. 5
    The trail will lead you to a cave or den where the creature resides. Prepare for a fight.
  6. 6
    The creature is a high-level monster, likely a Griffin or similar beast. Ensure you have the correct sword (Silver) and have applied the appropriate oil (Beast Oil).
  7. 7
    Use Signs like Igni to deal damage and Quen for defense. Dodging and rolling are crucial to avoid its powerful attacks.
  8. 8
    Once defeated, loot the creature's remains for the trophy and any other items.
  9. 9
    Return to the herbalist in Oxenfurt to report your success and claim your reward.
Tips
  • Make sure to brew Swallow and Thunderbolt potions before engaging the creature.
  • Use bombs like Grapeshot or Dancing Star if the creature is particularly aggressive or hard to hit.
  • If you are under-leveled, consider returning later when you are stronger.
  • Examine the bestiary entry for the creature once you have tracked it to learn its specific weaknesses and attack patterns.
  • Experience Points
  • Gold (amount varies based on level)
  • A unique trophy from the creature (e.g., Griffin Egg or Griffin Feathers).
  • Potentially other crafting materials or alchemy ingredients.

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