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The Unforgiven
The Witcher

The Unforgiven

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'The Unforgiven' quest in The Witcher. Learn how to recruit allies, assault Salamandra HQ, and overcome challenges.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'The Unforgiven' quest in The Witcher. Learn how to recruit allies, assault Salamandra HQ, and overcome challenges.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Make sure all other Chapter 3 business is concluded. Talk to Declan upstairs to learn about Salamandra's increased influence and the need for allies.
  2. 2
    Head to the Temple Quarter and speak with either Siegfried (at his post) or Yaevinn (at Vivaldi's House), depending on who you sided with in the “Gold Rush” quest, to ask for their help against Salamandra.
  3. 3
    Return to Triss' House and inform her of your success in finding allies. She will warn you again to finish any remaining business in Vizima.
  4. 4
    Return to the New Narakort. A fight will break out. If Vincent is alive, he will assist you against Salamanders. If Vincent is dead, his men will attack you, along with a Salamandra Mage. Defeat the enemies, paying close attention to the mages and guards.
  5. 5
    After the fight, head upstairs to meet with Triss, Declan, Siegfried, or Yaevinn. Count de Wett will interrupt, and the assault on Salamandra Headquarters will begin. Triss will use a risky teleportation spell to get you out of immediate danger.
  6. 6
    You will appear alone in a tunnel. Head east into a cavern, blast the roots blocking the path with Aard, and defeat the Salamanders.
  7. 7
    Continue north through a tunnel until you meet either Yaevinn or Siegfried, who informs you that Triss is dealing with de Wett and you need to activate a portal for reinforcements.
  8. 8
    Turn west into a large cavern filled with Salamanders, mages, and commanders. Note that this area is designed to overwhelm a single Witcher.
  9. 9
    Locate Alvaro's Portal. To the north-east, find and defeat the lone Salamandra Mage guarding the Stone of Power.
  10. 10
    Read the book “Prohibita, list of forbidden artefacts, Ars Magica” on the nearby stand for lore about Alvaro's Portal and the Stone of Power. Loot the nearby crate for items, including a Sun Rune.
  11. 11
    Take the Stone of Power to Alvaro's Portal and activate it to summon your allies.
  • For enlisting aid against Salamandra: 500 XP
  • For activating Alvaro’s Portal with the Stone of Power: 2500 XP

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