The Witcher 3doesn’t dress the monster-slaying profession in much glory. While Geralt and his fellow witchers provide a valuable service to society, they’re not afforded much in the way of respect or wealth. Despite this, a man chooses to masquerade as a witcher in the quest Witcher Wannabe, in Velen’s town of Lindenvale.

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This quest needs you to finish a monster-slaying contract before it will begin, after which this imposter will start trying to live the glamorous life of a witcher. We’ll help you fulfill the quest’s starting requirements before guiding you through the short investigation into this supposed witcher.

How To Start Witcher Wannabe

This quest will only begin after youcompleteContract: The Merry Widowin Lindenvale. Several days afterending the monster,theealdorman of Lindenvale will wait by the contract board.He’s furious with another witcher and greets Geralt with insults toward his profession.

You may find a notice titled"Witcher Wanted!“inCrow’s Perch, Oreton, and Downwarren.This notice is an indicator that the quest is ready to begin, though itwill not start the quest by itself.

A screenshot of Geralt talking to an ealdorman in Lindenvale, by the village’s main road on a sunny morning.

The ealdorman tells Geralt that a witcher had recently taken on a job for the village but has yet to show any results despite indulging in his hospitality and daughter over the last two days. If you agree, Geralt willinvestigate the witcherand the quest will begin.

How To Deal With The Impostor

This mysterious witcher is in thegraveyard where you fought Mourntart.Instead of a deadly grave hag, you will face asingle ghoul,which should prove no match for your skills.

After killing the monster, Geralt confronts the impostorhiding behind a coffin.It doesn’t take long for the man’s assumed identity to fall apart or for apair of villagers to approach Geralt.

A screenshot of The Witcher 3’s dialogue menu, with two options available for selection.

You will have to choose at the end of the quest. Eithercover for the manand let him live orleave him to the village’s justice.There areno further consequencesfor your decision.

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