The sprawling digital ecosystem of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt provides players with countless intricate stories that dynamically alter the fate of their closest companions. Among the most memorable side activities in Novigrad is the secondary quest titled A Dangerous Game, which focuses heavily on the high-stakes world of Gwent card collecting. Embarking on this task allows Geralt of Rivia to assist his longtime dwarf companion, Zoltan Chivay, who has found himself trapped in a serious financial predicament.
How to Initiate the Quest and Help Zoltan
Players can officially activate this narrative arc outside the Rosemary and Thyme inn after completing a significant portion of Novigrad's primary story milestones. Zoltan is facing extreme pressure regarding a heavy debt he owes to the infamous King of Beggars underworld faction. To clear his name, he devises a plan to locate and sell three exceptionally rare cards to eager local collectors.
Geralt must utilize his unique hunting skills to track down these rare assets across multiple locations in the metropolitan area. The journey requires you to visit several distinct individuals who hold the keys to completing this lucrative set. Securing the cards will demand a mixture of careful exploration, negotiation, and sudden combat encounters.
Tracking Down the Three Rare Gwent Cards
The first objective directs players to the residence of Zed, a local collector who unfortunately met a grim fate before your arrival. Investigating his home using witcher senses reveals hidden clues regarding the location of the prized Isengrim card. You will need to search the upper floor thoroughly and defeat aggressive thugs who ambush you on your way out.
Next, the path leads to a high-stakes meeting involving Caesar Bilzen, a wealthy merchant with a secret collection room hidden behind a bookcase. Finding the entry mechanism requires stealing a unique key from his desk while Zoltan keeps the host distracted upstairs. Retrieving the John Natalis card from this hidden vault brings you one step closer to settling the dwarf's financial obligations.
The final asset belongs to Ravik, a seasoned gambler who can be found facing severe danger at the Golden Sturgeon docks. Geralt must intervene in a tense negotiation session to claim the Fringilla Vigo card safely. Fulfilling these individual search tasks requires patience as the narrative continuously keeps players on their toes.
The Final Choice and Rewards Explained
Once all three items are secured, Zoltan will guide you to a designated meeting spot to finalize the transaction with a shady buyer. However, the transaction takes a sudden turn when a dangerous bandit leader named Duke ambushes the group. A fast-paced chase sequence follows through the upper rooftops, culminating in a final confrontation where Geralt must decide the villain's ultimate fate.
After handling the immediate threat, Zoltan presents Geralt with a defining choice that carries significant value for dedicated completionists. You can either choose to accept a substantial payout of coin to boost your financial reserves or take the unique cards for yourself. If you are aiming to complete your collection for the ultimate tournament challenges, selecting the cards is highly recommended.
It is important to complete this secondary adventure before traveling to the Isle of Mists milestone, as advancing the main plotline will cause the assignment to fail permanently. Navigating these choices carefully ensures that you optimize your inventory rewards while solidifying Geralt's loyalty to his trusted companions.
