Introduction | Hearts of Stone expansion The Witcher 3 Guide

Last update: 09 May 2017

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone is the first large expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game. This guide has been mostly written for the veterans of the basic version of the game. Despite that, it contains a detailed walkthrough to main and side quests. Here you will find information about quest objectives, numbers of enemies met on your way, and, for the more troublesome parts of the game, solutions to riddles. You will also find information about finding hidden items and decisions and their consequences. Treasure hunt quests and Witcher contracts have been very thoroughly described so that the player will learn about effective combat methods against monsters and so that he will not face much trouble when looking for valuable artifacts. All available quests can be checked in the chapter with the list of available quests, this will be helpful for everyone who intend to complete the game in 100%. The game also adds new Witcher gear sets about which you can also learn in this guide. The developers of the game also provided new achievements/trophies about the ways of unlocking which you will find detailed information in the guide. The expansion adds a new functionality which is the runewright - very expensive and allowing you to obtain great upgrades for items. The list of enchantments has been presented in a dedicated chapter. You will also find descriptions of smaller additions, such as Gwent cards and opponents that allow obtaining them, sometimes only once during the whole game. In the guide you will also find a chapter about the romance with Shani, Geralt's old friend, in which you will learn about the key actions that will lead to the positive climax of it.

The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone is the first large expansion created for the fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game. A completely new story, unrelated to the tale presented in the basic version of the game, has been prepared by the game developers. The expansion is prepared for the veterans of the basic game and offers much harder difficulty level, new enemies and equipment. Geralt faces new challenges and meets old friends in the game world which has been enriched by new locations.

Patrick "YxU" Homa (www.gamepressure.com)