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The Witcher 3expansion, Hearts of Stone, introduces you to the Ofieri. These people have come from afar for their own reasons, bringing their own brand of equipment with them. In the race, Swift as the Western Winds, you will be able to earn a saddle from a merchant if you emerge victorious.
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This race can be easy to miss, though the saddle involved is one of the best in the game. If you are searching for a way to get a leg up in the rest of the game’s races or just want to beat a new opponent, this guide will help you.
Where To Start Races: Swift As The Western Winds
You will have totalk to the Ofieri SalesmanatUpper Millfrom the Hearts of Stone expansion to start this quest.Comment on his fine horseto start a conversation that ends with challenging him to a race and starting this quest.
The salesman alsostocks Ofieri goodsand is involved in the treasure huntFrom Ofier’s Distant Shores,letting you have more equipment from the travelers. They are some ofthe most powerful itemsat this stage of the game.
Racing The Ofieri Salesman
He will take you on ashort route through the northeast of Velen,racing past several farmhouses and their fields. While he is a competent racer, heis not particularly fastand can beovertaken with relative ease.
The race will beinterrupted by a man spilling barrels onto the course.During this sequence, you will have tojump over the barrelsto maintain your speed.
If you win the race, the salesman willgive you the Ofieri Stock Saddleas well as100 experience points.
TheOfieri Stock Saddleis one ofthe best saddles in the game.It willincrease Roach’s stamina by 85 points, far outclassing anything from the base game and surpassed only by a saddleawarded at theend of Hearts of Stoneand by a handful from Blood and Wine.
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