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The Time of the White Frost and the White Light
The Witcher

The Time of the White Frost and the White Light

Complete The Time of the White Frost and the White Light in The Witcher. Get Lightning Storm, Soulcatcher, or Fiery Swords abilities.

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Complete The Time of the White Frost and the White Light in The Witcher. Get Lightning Storm, Soulcatcher, or Fiery Swords abilities.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to the Grand Master in the icy cave and follow him outside to witness the ice-encased Vizima, the "White Frost".
  2. 2
    Defeat the Omens of Fire summoned by the Grand Master after negotiations break down.
  3. 3
    Continue north-east to meet your lover, who explains the vision is born of the Grand Master's fears.
  4. 4
    If Triss appears, she grants the "Lightning Storm" ability, which gives a chance of causing lightning damage.
  5. 5
    Continue north-east and defeat the Skullheads using the Strong Silver Style.
  6. 6
    Be aware that the blizzard follows you and results in a game-over if you backtrack too far.
  7. 7
    Continue forward and defeat more Skullheads until you find Abigail on an ice bridge.
  8. 8
    If you saved Abigail from the mob in Chapter 1, she gives you a Swallow potion and a Tawny Owl potion. If you did not save her, she attacks you.
  9. 9
    Defeat the Barghests that appear after Abigail falls.
  10. 10
    Continue until you find large ice shards containing Skullheads; kill the three that emerge.
  11. 11
    Enter a cave where the Grand Master awaits. His words depend on advice given to Alvin about his "gift" in Chapter 4.
  12. 12
    Travel through the cave and defeat a Wild Hunt Wraith.
  13. 13
    Defeat the "King of the Wild Hunt" and the summoned Wild Hunt Wraiths.
  14. 14
    As you near the cave exit, an encounter occurs based on your allegiance:
    • If you sided with the Order, White Rayla appears. Pick option #1 to have her fight with you, or option #2 to gain the "Soulcatcher" ability, which restores Vitality with each opponent killed.
  15. 15
    If you sided with the Scoia’tael, Toruviel appears. Pick option #1 to gain the "Fiery Swords" ability, which deals additional fire damage, or option #2 to have her join you.
  16. 16
    If you remained neutral, Celina the Nightwraith appears. Pick option #1 for the "Soulcatcher" ability, or option #2 to have her aid you in battle.
  17. 17
    Continue uphill, killing Skullheads and Wild Hunt Wraiths.
  18. 18
    Encounter the Grand Master again. His response depends on what you told Alvin about Elves in Chapter 4 during the quest "Free Elves".
  19. 19
    Advance uphill, killing Mutants.
  20. 20
    Encounter a former faction-aligned friend:
    • If you sided with the Order, Yaevinn appears and resorts to violence.
  21. 21
    If you sided with the Scoia’tael, Siegfried appears and is hostile.
  22. 22
    If you remained neutral, you fight both Yaevinn and Siegfried.
  23. 23
    Kill a Mutant Assassin and advance to meet Alvin. Your lover exclaims, but it's an illusion. Alvin departs.
  24. 24
    Have your final peaceful encounter with the Grand Master. His response reflects advice given to Alvin about Witchers.
  25. 25
    Dispatch three Mutant Assassins.
  26. 26
    Encounter Adda. If you saved her in Chapter 5, she turns into a Striga and attacks enemies.
  27. 27
    If you killed Adda in Chapter 5, Count de Wett appears and professes to be the embodiment of your hatred for monsters, aiding you in battle.
  28. 28
    If you killed Adda but not Vincent, Vincent appears and aids you as a Werewolf.
  29. 29
    Head across a natural bridge.
Tips
  • The Strong Silver Style is effective against Skullheads.
  • Running too far into the blizzard will result in a game-over.
  • Choices made regarding Alvin and faction allegiance influence encounters and abilities gained.
  • "Lightning Storm" ability (if Triss appears).
  • "Soulcatcher" ability (if White Rayla or Celina the Nightwraith appear and you choose option #2).
  • "Fiery Swords" ability (if Toruviel appears and you choose option #1).
  • Swallow potion and Tawny Owl potion (if Abigail is saved).
  • Aid in battle from White Rayla, Toruviel, Celina, Count de Wett, Vincent, or Adda depending on previous choices.

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