In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, side quests often blend lighthearted character interactions with high-stakes decisions. "A Dangerous Game" is a prominent side quest involving Geralt's trusted companion, Zoltan Chivay. This mission tasks players with tracking down three exceptionally rare Gwent cards across Novigrad. Navigating this quest efficiently ensures players gain valuable rewards while progressing their card collection.
Starting the Quest and Locating the Cards
Players can initiate this quest by speaking to Zoltan outside the Rosemary and Thyme in Novigrad. Zoltan explains his scheme to clear his heavy debts by acquiring three rare Gwent cards: Fringilla Vigo, Isengrim Faoiltiarna, and John Natalis. Geralt must visit various individuals around the city, including Zed, Caesar Bilzen, and Ravvy, to gather these unique collectibles.
Retrieving each card involves unique challenges, ranging from secret rooms to tense card games or forced combat scenarios. At Caesar's home, using Witcher Senses unveils a hidden mechanism to access his secret collection upstairs. Meanwhile, rescuing Ravvy requires quick decision-making during a tavern encounter.
Dealing with Duke and the Final Confrontation
Once Geralt secures all three cards, he meets Zoltan to finalize the deal with a buyer. However, the meeting turns into an ambush set by Duke, leaving the client dead and the payment stolen. Geralt is forced to pursue Duke through the sewers and rooftops of Novigrad.
After tracking down Duke, Geralt can choose his fate before returning to Zoltan to complete the quest. This intense chase highlights the underworld dangers present within Novigrad's criminal circles. Successfully catching Duke ensures Zoltan recovers the assets needed to resolve his financial predicament.
Quest Rewards and Final Choice
At the conclusion of "A Dangerous Game", Zoltan presents Geralt with a critical choice regarding the quest's final payout. Players can choose to take the three rare Gwent cards or accept a cash reward of 150 Crowns alongside experience points.
Choosing the Gwent cards is generally considered the optimal decision for players aiming to complete the "Collect 'Em All" quest. These three cards are vital additions to their respective faction decks and cannot be easily obtained elsewhere if missed. Accepting the gold provides immediate funds, but sacrificing the unique cards can permanently hinder card collection progress.
