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After all the pomp and grandeur from Toussaint’s grand tourney fromThe Witcher 3,Geralt may run into the troubadour that acted as the event’s announcer in Beauclair. Finding him will start the quest Of Sheers and a Witcher I Sing, which will has Geralt searching for a missing hairdresser in Toussaint.
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While the quest won’t give you much in the way of money, it will let Geralt sport a fashionable new haircut, should you complete it. If you’re keen to try something new and bold with the witcher, this guide will help you unlock the services of the missing hair stylist.
How To Start Of Sheers And A Witcher I Sing
Your chance to save the barber will only present itselfafter completing The Warble of a Smitten Knight,early in the Blood and Wine expansion. With Guillaume’s contract completed and the tourney over, both Geralt and Le Papillon are ready to cross paths again.
The troubadour issouth of the Nilfgaardian Embassy fast travel pointin Beauclair, outside a barbershop. He will call out to Geralt once he sees the witcher. After eagerly confessing his appreciation and interest in Dandelion’s work, he asks Geralt to help him get inspiration of his own, by tracking down a missing barber.
If you agree to the quest, the first task would be togain entry to the barbershopbycasting Aard on it.Inside, you may find plenty of clues to focusGeralt’s Witcher Senses on,though you should focus ongoing to the second floorandfinding the book on the desk.Le Papillon recognizes a map sealed inside and is ready toguide Geralt to the area.
Tracking Down The Barber
La Papillon will guide Geralt out of the building and take hima short distance out of Beauclair,where you’re able to begin demonstrating your tracking skills. You will have to endure his singing along the way.
The area in question has an unwelcome surprise lying in wait, anarchespore.Fortunately, this one is alone and will not have any allies to help it. Dice the monster up togo to the next area.
If you are struggling with the archespore’s poison, useGolden Orioleto neutralize the toxins.
You find something actionable in the second area; anabandoned flower basketfilled with the petals that the hairdresser uses in his pomade. More importantly, you will finda set of footprintsleading from the site to a nearby cave.
Dealing With The Knight
Inside the cave, you find ahelmeted knight pummeling the daylights out of the barber.As the knight tells it, the barber had done a particularly bad job, ruining his hair to the extent that he could not compete in the tourney. With your reward contingent onGeralt saving the barber,you will have tochoose one of two optionsto placate the knight.
Question His Honor
Thefirst optionwill have Geralt comment on the knight’s unchivalrous behavior, prompting aduel between witcher and knight,with the latter being rescued by his squires on his defeat.
Remind Him That Hair Grows Back
Thesecond optionwillinfuriate the knightand prompt abattle to the death.
Either way, La Papillon will hop up onto a rock and provide a soundtrack as you handily defeat the knight andrescue the barber.In the aftermath, it becomes apparent that La Papillon isunable to pay Geralt.The barber will cover for his friend andoffer his services to Geralt.
The Queen’s Pageboy Haircut
If you’re interested in the barber’s offer, you can visit his store, where you will be able to ask forThe Queen’s Pageboy.
Frankly, it’s an abomination. There may not be a “best” haircut, but this monstrosity is easily the worst in the game. It is a true shame that you cannot have the knight finish what he started and put an end to this hack.
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