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Bloody Baron
Ciri's Story: King of the Wolves
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A Princess in Distress
Ciri's Story: The Race
Ciri's Story: Out of the Shadows
Hunting a Witch
Wandering in the Dark
Ladies of the Wood
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Ciri's Story: Fleeing the Bog
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Novigrad Dreaming
Broken Flowers
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Ciri's Story: Visiting Junior
Count Reuven's Treasure
The Play's The Thing
Poet Under Pressure
Ciri's Story: Breakneck Speed
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The King is Dead - Long Live The King
Echoes of the Past
Missing Persons
Nameless
The Calm Before the Storm
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Hunting a Witch

By Max Roberts, Jack K., Jon Ryan, +35.8k more
Updated: Nov 26, 2024 8:49pm UTC
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Hunting a Witch is the first quest for the second main storyline in Velen to see about Ciri’s whereabouts. This guide includes information and tips on meeting Keria Metz.

Hunting a Witch Walkthrough

Geralt is out to check about Ciri’s encounter with a witch. Word has it that a witch has taken residence in Midcopse. Look for the marker on the minimap and head there.

In town, the residence appears a bit skittish around you. Close by is a local, sweeping her house, muttering about a witch. Chat with her and she’ll point you to her husband, who is a big fan of the witch’s work. Go and talk to him. He is wary to tell you anything about his beloved witch. If you have the Axii sign upgraded to level 2, you can convince him to tell you. If not, the information will cost you 50 crowns.

Other options: There are two other locals that will tell you about the witch and her location. You may eavesdrop on two women by a village exit or talk to an old man sitting on a tree on the west side of town. Both of these options are free, which is much better if you don’t have Axii at level two.

With the witch’s location in hand, make your way out of the village and to her hut. Upon arriving, some of the town’s folk are begging her to save a cow. She doesn’t seem in the best mood and sends them away. Head inside her house when the people are gone. Inside, you’ll notice that she is nowhere to be found. Take a look around using your Witcher Senses. Near the chalk pentagram is a skull. Investigate that to open a secret portal. Head inside to find the witch.

In this hidden grotto, the witch is waiting for you. Head up the stairs and meet Keira Metz. She isn’t shy one bit. Talk to her to see what she knows about Ciri. It turns out that an elf has been asking her about Ciri too. Agree to go to the ruins, where the elf is to start the next quest, Wandering in the Dark.

Romantic Encounter: Keira Metz is the first character you are able to romance if you so choose. After these main quests, which she can be flirtatious during, she has side quests for you. For more information on how to romance Keira Metz, go to the Sex and Romance page.

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