Geralt, the steely-eyed protagonist in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is a man known for his incredible fighting ability, his remarkable likeness to actor Henry Cavill, and in some cases, his empty coin purse. Just like in real life, money must be made in the world of TheWitcher, and knowing how to do that well is truly a daunting task indeed.
As if being a Witcher wasn't hard enough, with the constant peasants crying for help, the onslaught of assaulting monsters and assailing thieves, the seemingly endless terrain which all Witchers must travel, and the arsenal of signs which beg to be mastered, Witchers too must also learn how to make a buck.
But how does one make money in the Witcher 3? Every Witcher's journey begins in White Orchard, and for those looking to begin their journey with a healthy coin purse, here are some valuable tips.
Kill or Be Killed
Witcher 3 players must kill what they can and loot them. Players can obtain a wealth of materials and items that can aid them on their journey, and sell things like cow hides to merchants (like the one players saved from the Griffin in the beginning of the game).
Within White Orchard, players can sell items to merchants like the Quartermaster, or the Dwarven blacksmith. But Witcher 3 players must not be tempted to sell to the dwarven blacksmith. Dwarves are notoriously greedy throughout mythology, and the Witcher 3 is no exception. The dwarf will not give players the same rate as the more generous quartermaster.
Loot Everything, and Use Witcher Sense
The above heading is a truth that has held true since 1990s RPGs, and the Witcher 3 is certainly no exception. Everything has a value, so players must be sure to loot and sell it. Along Witcher 3 players' journeys they'll find themselves in a variety of exotic and wild locations, from tall towers in high castles to the lowly huts of humble peasants.
Players should take as much as Geralt can hold at all times, and should begin practicing this early on. Developing this practice will keep Witcher 3 players wealthy, and will help prevent them from missing key items with game-changing potential as well. When in doubt, players should always scan a room before leaving it with Witcher Sense to ensure they haven't missed anything.
Knowing Where to Sell
Picking who to sell to can make or break a transaction for Witcher 3 players. The Witcher 3 is stuffed to the brim with all kinds of merchants, and each will offer differing prices on certain items. The key for players is to know what to look for. If a merchant sells predominantly swords, then its a safe bet that the merchant will give Geralt the best price for weapons. If the merchant sells armor, then Geralt should sell that merchant armor.
Thus, players should match the item they're looking to sell with the appropriate merchant's specialty. For impatient Witchers this can be a challenge, as Geralt will have to make a few stops around town rather than just dumping his items at a singular merchant. It will pay off, however, when money that might have been left on the table instead finds itself in the Geralt's coin purse.
Smuggler's Caches
Throughout the sea are floating items that Witcher 3 players can loot known as Smuggler's Caches. There are tons of these Smuggler's Caches in Skellige, for example. All players have to do is sail around and investigate. This may be the best way of making money in the Witcher 3, as selling a good take of Smuggler's Caches can really be a huge boon to Geralt's finances.
Contracts
Geralt is an expert problem solver, and he isn't going to solve people's problems for free. People will pay extravagant amounts of gold for Geralt's assistance with their many issues, including all the strange creatures that plague the world. Best of all, there's no competition for these contracts, which means Geralt owns the market.
What's better is that completing these contracts will give Geralt a sizable increase in experience, and therefore assist Witcher 3Â players in leveling up. This will lead to more expensive items, and the value of completing contracts will further compound the more Witcher 3 fans play into them.
Frugality
Often times people find themselves with wealth because they chose to keep their money instead of spending it. Being frugal is a noble practice, both in real life and in Witcher 3.
Witcher 3 players should think twice before buying unnecessary items, or needlessly upgrading gear. Practices like crafting items can really help players save a substantial chunk of gold. Witchers level fast, and will inevitably outgrow their gear, so players should think twice before investing further into it.
Witcher 3 players should save their money until they're nearing the endgame, where they'll be able to soup themselves up before the game's toughest challenges.
The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt is available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
