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Hope Burns Bright
The Witcher

Hope Burns Bright

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'Hope Burns Bright' in The Witcher, guiding you through rescuing refugees, fighting mutants, and confronting the Striga in Vizima.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for 'Hope Burns Bright' in The Witcher, guiding you through rescuing refugees, fighting mutants, and confronting the Striga in Vizima.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the cutscene, head downstairs to meet Zoltan Chivay.
  2. 2
    Travel south to the Hospital, then east and north into an alley.
  3. 3
    At the northern end of the alley, Zoltan will find the refugees. You'll be joined by Old Dwarves and Young Elves.
  4. 4
    Return to the Old Well to the south, then go east into the next alley to find the second refugee group.
  5. 5
    Head to the Hospital. Zoltan will discuss Raven's Armor. Shani will appear, followed by a guard who informs Geralt about the Striga near the tallest tower in Old Vizima. This updates quests: “Armor”, “Her Highness the Striga”, and “Hope Burns Bright”.
  6. 6
    Exit the Hospital and head south to the Old Forge. Speak with the dwarven blacksmith about Raven's armor to start the quest “A Gnomish Device” and update “Armor”. You can rest and shop here.
  7. 7
    Head south to Kalkstein’s Laboratory, then north into an alley near the tower. Trigger a cutscene and fight the Mutant using the Fast Steel Style.
  8. 8
    Kalkstein will appear, identify the creature as a mutant, and compare it to Geralt. He shares a rumor about the Striga's lair in the Swamp Cemetery and gives you the book “Striga’s Urge”. This updates quests: “Her Highness the Striga”, “’Hope Burns Bright“, and “Sweet Revenge”.
  9. 9
    Return to the Hospital. Shani will be there. Fight off the Order soldiers who attack. Talk to Shani again. If you gave Alvin to Shani in Chapter 3, you can discuss your relationship.
  10. 10
    Leave the hospital and encounter Toruviel being attacked by Order goons. Defeat them and follow her to the Scoia’tael Hideout.
  11. 11
    An Elf will ask you to help take barricades from White Rayla. Choose option #1 to speak with Toruviel. Regardless of your dialogue choices, it may lead to a sexual proposition and the “Toruviel” Sex Card if you pick option #1 during the conversation.
  12. 12
    You'll have an opportunity to rest, prepare, and level up.
  13. 13
    Head south-west from the Hospital towards the barricade opposite the Dike. Defeat the Order troops.
  14. 14
    Head north next to the Order’s Command Post, then west between burning houses. Use the Aard sign to blast rubble and defeat another group of Order goons.
  15. 15
    Toruviel will reunite with you, and a cutscene will play where Geralt defends his stance before charging the barricades.
Tips
  • The Scoia’tael will not be hostile towards Geralt as he is allied with them.
  • The Order troops and Scoia’tael are endless, so focus on objectives rather than fighting them.
  • The Scoia’tael quartermaster north of the Hospital sells weapons, runes, and other items.
  • The dwarven blacksmith in the Old Forge can be used to rest and shop.
  • The Fast Steel Style is recommended for fighting the Mutant.
  • Learning more about Raven’s Armor: 1000 XP
  • Destroying the Mutant: 3000 XP
  • Saving the hospital from the Order: 3000 XP
  • Saving Toruviel and meeting at the Scoia’tael Hideout: 5000 XP

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