Follow this guide to complete The Merry Widow contract in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn about the quest giver, location, and the best strategies to defeat the monster.
Walkthrough
- 1Find the notice board in the village of Lindenvale in the Velen region. Take the notice for "Contract: The Merry Widow".
- 2Speak with the herbalist in Lindenvale who posted the contract. He will tell you about a creature that has been preying on villagers.
- 3Follow the quest marker to the nearby forest where the creature has been sighted.
- 4Investigate the area for clues. Use your Witcher Senses to find tracks and other signs of the monster.
- 5You will eventually find the lair of the monster, which is a large, ancient Leshen.
- 6Prepare for the fight by brewing relevant potions (like Specter Oil) and equipping the correct sword (Silver Sword).
- 7Engage the Leshen. It can summon roots from the ground, summon wolves, and perform powerful melee attacks. Dodge its attacks and use Signs like Igni and Aard to your advantage.
- 8After defeating the Leshen, return to the herbalist in Lindenvale to claim your reward.
Tips
- The Leshen is a forest spirit, so Specter Oil is highly effective against it.
- Quen Sign is useful for mitigating damage from the Leshen's powerful attacks.
- Be prepared to dodge frequently, as the Leshen has several area-of-effect attacks.
- Loot the Leshen's remains for valuable crafting components.
- Experience Points
- Crowns (amount varies)
- A unique crafting component from the Leshen.
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