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Geralt, Chapter 1 (Roche Path)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition guide · Geralt helps Roche investigate the conspiracy in Flotsam

In Flotsam, Geralt teams up with Vernon Roche to unravel the assassination plot of King Foltest, tracking the Kingslayer Letho of Gulet and dealing with the corrupt local commandant, Bernard Loredo. You must uncover Loredo's illicit dealings, gather clues surrounding the Scoia'tael and Nilfgaard, and prepare to assault Loredo's compound to secure a barge. The chapter ends with choosing to permanently side with Roche, navigating a bloody infiltration of Loredo's estate, and sailing for Aedirn.

Related quests: The Nekker ContractIn the Claws of Madness

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Diagram: Jagged Blade: Sold by the craftsman Berthold Candeleria in the non-human district of FlotsamThe quest "In the Claws of Madness" can become unavailable if not completed before triggering the point of no return during "At a Crossroads: Vernon Roche".To save the captive elven women during Roche's assault on Loredo's compound, you must climb the burning tower and untie them, allowing Bernard Loredo to escape rather than killing him yourself.The diagram for the Silver Sword "Superb Cutlass" must be bought or found before completing the chapter's final assault, as you cannot return to Flotsam later.

Achievements here

Fat Man MissableChoose Vernon Roche's path at the end of Chapter 1, assault Flotsam's residence, and kill Bernard Loredo.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Diagram: Robust Silver Sword: Purchased from shops in Flotsam or obtained during early crafting quests

Enemies

Bernard Loredo

Weak to Aard, parryingSteal / drop Loredo's key, Orens, Halberd

Encountered in the courtyard of his compound if you choose to hunt him down instead of saving the elven women.

Endrega Queen

Weak to Yrden, Insectoid OilSteal / drop Endrega Embryo

Summoned in the woods after destroying three Endrega cocoons in their designated territory.

Nekker Warrior

Weak to Necrophage Oil, IgniSteal / drop Nekker Teeth, Nekker Heart

Fought in swarms in the forests outside Flotsam and within their underground nests.

Shops and people

Berthold Candeleria: Crafting services, weapon and armor diagrams, crafting components
Fioravanti: Books, crafting diagrams, alchemical formulas, and general goods in the Flotsam market square
Sendler: Traps, trap diagrams, and various crafting materials in the Lobinden outskirts

Tips

Complete the side quests "The Nekker Contract" and "The Endrega Contract" before advancing the main story, as both yield valuable orens and experience.
Craft and drink Cat and Swallow potions before entering dark cave systems or starting the final stealth sequence in Loredo's compound.
Use the Yrden sign to trap Letho or tough human elites to create safe openings for heavy sword attacks.

Not listed for this area: secrets.

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