If you have committed to the path of the pugilist inThe Witcher 3and have defeated all of Beauclair’s fist fighting champions, you will have a final hurdle to overcome before you will be the very best, like no one ever was. You will have to battle Maestro, the reigning champion.

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Like the other fighters before him, the Maestro adds a twist to the match, getting Geralt properly hammered before he starts hammering with his fists. If you’re on the ropes and struggling to knock him out, think of this guide as a helpful coach shouting advice from the corners of the ring.

How To Start Raging Wolf

One does not simply get to challenge the master. If you want to even have a chance to face Maestro, you will have to completeFists of Fury: Toussaint.You will defeat three other fighters along the way, building you up for the final confrontation and starting Raging Wolf.

Head to the docks, where you will be able toplace your betandget acquainted with Maestro.

Geralt takes a seat with a man dressed in orange as he drinks by the docks at Beauclair.

How To Defeat Maestro

You’ll find the champion getting properly lubricated for his next fight. As Maestro himself explains, the alcohol helps him overcome his shynessand allows him to fight to his full potential. He won’t face anyone who doesn’t share the same condition, forcingGeralt to join him in inebriation.After Geralt has his shot, the two will step into the ring.

Like Geralt’s other drunken escapades, the alcohol isaffecting his senses.The screen willgo blurry and shift slowly,making it difficult to follow the battle.

A screenshot of Geralt fighting while drunk, with the screen heavily distorted.

Drunkenness aside, this match issimilar to the ones you’ve faced before.There are no signs, potions, or weapons. You’ll have to rely on Geralt’s fists to win. The usual strategy ofparrying, getting two Fast Attacks in, and dodging awaywill serve you well here. Of course, watching his hands will be tougher.

Make sure towatch his stamina carefully.While it’s tempting to let loose with aflurry of blows when his stamina bar is empty,being too greedy will end with Maestroparrying Geraltand getting his own, incredibly hard, hits in.

If you need anarrow advantageat the start of the fight, considerenchanting your gear with the Protection Glyphword.This will let you begin witha Quen shieldwithout breaking any rules.

Once you win the title, you will be awarded both theprize moneyand theFist Fighting Championship Trophy,which you can display in Corvo Bianco.

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