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The crossbowis a new weapon introduced inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. However, Geralt can’t use one until he’s completed some quests in the game’s early stages. It’s suited for flying monsters like the Griffin, but it becomes more powerful as the player unlocks new abilities.
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Geralt will receive his first crossbow from Vesimir duringThe Witcher 3’sBeast of Wild Orchidquest. But before getting it, Geralt must complete specific tasks before he receives the crossbow and faces off against the deadly Griffin that’s been killing the village locals and soldiers in the area.
The Beast Of Wild Orchid Quest
Hunting The Griffin
Before getting the crossbow, players must findthe White Orchidfirst. Geralt and Vesemir need to converse with the Inn’s patrons before making the journey to speak to the Nilfgaardian captain about the Griffin attacks.
Some peasants will be looking to pick a fistfight with Geralt outside the Inn. He can make short work of these thugs using his parry and counterattack moves. Before the fight begins, ensureGeralt casts the AXII Sign. Doing so will hinder one of the thugs and earn Geralt an extra few EXP points.
With the thugs defeated, Geralt must make his waynorth to the Nilfgaardian Garrisonin White Orchid.It’s worth grabbing a few quests from the White Orchid notice board before proceeding,as many of these secondary quests can be completed on the way.
At the Garrison, speak tothe Nilfgaardian Captainabout Yennefer. He has information, but before complying with Geralt, he sets up a contract to hunt and kill the Griffin that’s been attacking and killing the locals in White Orchid.
TheBeast of Wild Orchidquest is now triggered, and Geralt mustseek out the herbalist in a shack west of White Orchid villagefor bait and information from a local hunter.
Head to the herbalist first, and she’ll tell Geralt where to locate the Buckthorn to use as bait for the Griffin.
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After Geralt has found theBuckthorn in the river, he should seek out the reclusive hunter to gain more information about the dead Nilfgaardian soldiers in the area.The hunter’s shack is located south of the White Orchid village.
When Geralt arrives at the hunter’s home, he will need touse his Witcher sensesto track him. Players must hold the LT/L2 button on the controller.
The Huntsman isn’t far away, but before helping Geralt with the information he needs about the dead soldiers, he requests Geralt’s help to track and hunt down a pack of wild dogs.
Use Geralt’s Witcher senses again to track the wild dogs to their latest kill. Attack and kill the wild dogs before they surround Geralt and the hunter.
After the wild dogs have been defeated, the hunter will direct Geralt to the bodies of the dead Nilfgaardian soldiers. Use Geralt’s senses again to track their steps to the lair of the Griffin.
Geralt discovers a dead female Royal Griffin and concludes that its mate is taking vengeance on the soldiers and the locals for killing her and destroying the eggs. Geralt decides to take this information back toThe Witcher 3’s Vesemirso they can begin their hunt for the creature.
Heading back toWhite Orchid village,Vesemir will be waiting outside the Innand talking to a peasant. Inform him about the Griffin contract and the mess the Nilfgaardian soldiers made, and the two will set off for their hunt.
Vesemir will be setting up a trap for the Griffin outside the village. Meet him there and wait for the conversation to end. The Griffin will arrive, andVesemir will hand over the crossbow to use in the battle against the monster.
How To Use The Crossbow In The Witcher 3
Vesemir will hand over the crossbow to Geralt just before the battle with the monster begins. It’s a vital tool to defeat it becauseone shot from the crossbow will bring it downfor a ground attack.
Complete The Griffin Quest
With the Griffin defeated, loot its body and take the evidence back to the Nilfgaardian captain by following the trail on horseback.
When Geralt arrives at the base, he witnesses the captain being cruel to a peasant by punishing him for delivering poor grain. After a scolding from Geralt, he informs the Witcher of theraven-haired Yennefer’swhereabouts and offers money for his trouble. It’s up to the player if they accept the reward, but this willcomplete The Beast of White Orchid Quest.
The Best Abilities For The Crossbow
If players want to put more time into upgrading Geralt’s crossbow abilities, it is a good idea to know the best available inThe Witcher 3.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version is to launch in December 2022.
