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Flotsam

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition guide · A trade post on the Pontar river surrounded by forest

Flotsam serves as the central hub for Chapter 1, where Geralt investigates the kingslayer Letho and deals with growing tensions between the local non-human population and the town's commander, Loredo. Players take on monster contracts, navigate conflicts between the Temerian garrison and the Scoia'tael, and prepare for a critical faction choice that dictates the path taken in Chapter 2.

Related quests: Nekker ContractIn the Claws of Madness

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Superb Silver Sword Diagram: Sold by the craftsman Berthold Candeleria in the non-human districtHunter's Armor Diagram: Awarded for completing the troll trouble questline or purchased from CedricRobust Cutlass: Inside a chest in Loredo's compound during the stealth infiltrationEntering the final confrontation with Bernard Loredo locks you out of any unresolved side quests in Flotsam and its surrounding forests, so finish contracts and side content beforehand.The side quest "In the Claws of Madness" can fail or turn hostile if you do not properly handle the Nilfgaardian soldiers or if you hand the patients over incorrectly; explore the asylum ruins carefully to see all outcomes.Siding with Iorveth or Vernon Roche at the end of the chapter radically splits the game's remaining narrative, locking out the alternative path's unique quests, characters, and locations.

Achievements here

Great Potion! MissableObtain the ostmurk ingredient from the waterfall cave in Flotsam and brew the Mongoose potion during Chapter 1.

Man of the Shadows MissableSneak past all the guards in the backyard of Loredo's compound undetected and loot the iron frame component from the chest.

Backbone MissableLoot the Kayran skin after defeating the beast in Chapter 1, buy the Carapace armor diagram from the craftsman in Lobinden, and pay him to craft it.

Artful Dodger MissableCraft the Kayran trap using the iron frame found in Loredo's compound, place it in the marked glowing zone during the Kayran fight, and lure a tentacle into it.

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Secrets

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During the nighttime infiltration of Loredo's estate, sneaking around the rear garden instead of getting caught allows you to eavesdrop on a conversation revealing Loredo's illicit dealings with Sheala de Tancarville.

Enemies

Endrega

Weak to Necrophage Oil (insectoids are dealt bonus damage with Silver swords and trapping)Steal / drop Endrega teeth and claws

Hunt them in the woods; destroying their cocoons summons the Endrega Queens for their contract.

Nekker

Weak to Silver sword and fire (Igni)Steal / drop Nekker eyes, teeth, and hearts

Swarm in groups near caves; completing their contract requires locating and sealing their tunnel entrances with Grapeshot bombs.

Drowner

Weak to Necrophage Oil and Silver swordSteal / drop Drowner brains and tongues

Found along the Pontar riverbanks, typically attacking in small packs.

Kayran

Weak to Yrden signSteal / drop Kayran skin and eyes

Massive river beast fought in the gorge; Yrden traps its tentacles to allow Geralt to sever them.

Shops and people

Cedric: Crafting diagrams, traps, alchemy ingredients, and hunter equipment
Berthold Candeleria: Weapon and armor crafting, runestones, diagrams, and crafting components
Fioravanti: Books, crafting materials, and miscellaneous goods at the market square

Tips

Keep at least four Grapeshot bombs in your inventory when exploring the woods to collapse Nekker nests for the "Nekker Contract" quest.
Brew and drink potions like Cat and Swallow before entering the dark asylum ruins or diving into the mist-covered riverbanks, as you cannot drink potions during active combat.

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