Destination: Skellige

Destination: Skellige is the main quest that takes Geralt to the Skellige Isles for the first time in The Witcher 3. Yennefer’s search for Ciri has led her to Ard Skellig, where she is staying in comfortable rooms near Kaer Trolde, and Geralt is to join her. The only problem is getting there: the waters around the archipelago are full of pirates, and not many captains in Novigrad are willing to make the trip.

Finding a ship

After asking around the port, Geralt finds Captain Wolverstone, who agrees to sail to Skellige. Whether he is unusually brave or just unusually drunk is hard to say. Either way, pirates attack the ship off the coast of the islands, and in the fight Geralt is thrown overboard. He wakes up face down on a beach in Skellige.

Kaer Trolde

From the shore, Geralt makes his way to Kaer Trolde, the seat of Jarl Crach an Craite of Clan an Craite. There he finds all the notable people of Skellige gathered for the funeral of King Bran, and an invitation to the wake that follows. The quest leads straight into The King is Dead, Long Live the King.

Walkthrough

  1. Look for a captain in Novigrad willing to sail to Skellige.
  2. Board Captain Wolverstone’s ship.
  3. Fight off the pirates when they attack.
  4. Wake up on the shore of Skellige and make your way to Kaer Trolde.
  5. Attend King Bran’s funeral with the jarls.

Quest Consequences & Choices

The quest opens Skellige for exploration and leads directly to The King is Dead, Long Live the King.

Involved characters

Involved monsters

Quest Type:
Rewards XP: 750 XP
Gold: None
Loot: Diagram: Ban Ard breastplate

weapons

Steel for humans, silver for monsters. Explore the craftsmanship, ancient runes, and legendary blades forged to survive the path.

monster

From bloodthirsty vampires in the shadows of Toussaint to ancient leshens guarding primeval forests. Study their weaknesses before the hunt.

characters

Witchers, sorceresses, kings, and bards. Uncover the complex histories, alliances, and fates of those who shape the Continent.

armor

Grandmaster gear from the schools of the Wolf, Cat, and Bear. Discover the protection and hidden powers of legendary witcher armor.