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A Royal Welcome: Chapter 5 Vizima In Flames
The Witcher

A Royal Welcome: Chapter 5 Vizima In Flames

Navigate the chaos of Vizima in flames. This guide covers Dandelion's role, crucial item preparation, and the start of three major quests: 'Hope Burns Bright,' 'The Flame that Cleanses,' and 'Under a Fiery Sky.'

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Navigate the chaos of Vizima in flames. This guide covers Dandelion's role, crucial item preparation, and the start of three major quests: 'Hope Burns Bright,' 'The Flame that Cleanses,' and 'Under a Fiery Sky.'

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arriving in Vizima, speak with Dandelion. He offers access to your stash. It's highly recommended to store all non-essential items, keeping only potions and strong alcohol. Prioritize common and useful alchemy ingredients. Potions become critical in this chapter.
  2. 2
    Preparation: Bring at least ten units of strong alcohol. If you have potions like Cat, Blizzard, Wolverine, Wolf, and White Raffard's Decoction, you may need less alcohol. Ensure you have White Gull for crafting stronger potions. Items like Silk Scarves, Red Shawls, Rubies, and Fool's Parsley can be traded for potions later, so bring them if you have them.
  3. 3
    Proceed towards the shore. You will encounter Vincent (or the Guard Captain if Vincent died in Chapter 3). Regardless of who it is, Dandelion will be taken away and will not accompany you to Old Vizima.
  4. 4
    Ignore the planks leading directly to the shore. Instead, follow the docks north to another shore. Here, you'll meet Radovid and Carmen. Carmen's disposition towards you depends on whether you killed Vincent earlier.
  5. 5
    Head to the southern shore to speak with Zoltan Chivay. He explains that the Order instigated the riot and that Shani has set up a clinic in Old Vizima.
  6. 6
    Depending on your previous political alignments, one of three quests will begin:
    • If you sided with the Scoia'tael: “Hope Burns Bright” starts. Zoltan may offer to accompany you.
  7. 7
    If you sided with the Order: “The Flame that Cleanses” starts. Zoltan will be hostile.
  8. 8
    If you remained neutral: “Under a Fiery Sky” begins.
  9. 9
    Proceed to the bridge connecting Old Vizima to the Temple Quarter. You will face hostile enemies (Scoia'tael, Order zealots, or both). Do not attempt to clear them all as they respawn and offer no valuable loot.
  10. 10
    Enter the gate to Old Vizima, leaving the Dike behind. This is your last opportunity to manage your inventory for Chapter 5.
  11. 11
    Watch a cutscene where King Foltest is attacked on the battlefield and saved by the Grand Master of the Order of the Flaming Rose. Foltest, distrustful of the Order, commands Geralt to be brought to him.
  12. 12
    You are taken to the Castle. Foltest tasks you with lifting the curse on Adda, who has transformed into a Striga again. You will also discuss politics based on Geralt's past decisions.
  13. 13
    After speaking with Foltest, you will converse with Triss, Velerad, and Count de Wett about Adda's curse. This initiates the quest “Her Highness the Striga”.
  14. 14
    Questing the Court:
    • Talk to Triss. Her reaction depends on whether you entrusted Alvin to her in Chapter 3. If you did not, she may be less cooperative. If you did, she will be more friendly. You can express romantic feelings or state that a relationship is not possible.
  15. 15
    If you have remained neutral, you can inquire about the Raven's Armor. Discussing the Striga problem with Triss may lead her to suggest the curse was recast or countered. If you are neutral and inquire about Raven's Armor, the quest “Armor” will be updated.
  16. 16
    Speak with Velerad and Count de Wett. Velerad may be confrontational and suggest the Striga was seen in Old Vizima. De Wett might be more amenable and hint at rewards if Adda were killed instead of cursed, also expressing disdain for Foltest.
  17. 17
    A Chamberlain will inform you that the king awaits in his chambers.
Tips
  • Prioritize stocking up on potions, especially those that enhance combat effectiveness like Cat, Blizzard, and Wolverine.
  • Strong alcohol is essential for crafting advanced potions.
  • Consider bringing tradeable items like Silk Scarves, Red Shawls, Rubies, and Fool's Parsley to exchange for needed potions.
  • Do not waste time fighting the endless waves of enemies on the bridge to Old Vizima; focus on reaching your objective.
  • Pay attention to dialogue choices with Triss, as they can affect her disposition and potentially unlock quest updates.
  • Quest completion rewards vary based on choices made during the chapter and associated quests.
  • Access to new quests: “Hope Burns Bright,” “The Flame that Cleanses,” “Under a Fiery Sky,” “Her Highness the Striga,” “Armor,” and “Mud and Vein.”

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