Below we’ll cover everything from fight preparation to fast levelling, from inventory management to mods and cheats.
We’ll cover everything from combat and inventory management to trade, travel, and even modding.
So let’s get started!
I like to illustrate this point using my first ever encounter with a werewolf.
After several failed attempts, I took a step back and told myself I need to prepare better.
Cut down the werewolf in twenty seconds flat, without taking any damage.
The point is: give yourself time to prepare, and give yourself the right tools for success.
Oils, potions, bombs… they’re all there for a reason.
So what do you do against these foes?
You choose between dodging and rolling.
Dodging is good for avoiding smaller attacks while still keeping you up close and personal, ready to counterattack.
For full details, be sure to check out our in-depthWitcher 3 combat guide!
It’s easy to feel daunted by the enormous expanse of land surrounding you.
Make these notice boards a priority.
A handy hack to help you with this is to stick to the roads as much as possible.
When on a road, you might start galloping, then take your fingers off WASD.
you’re free to start this quest by heading to Est Tayiar in the far east of Velen.
See the helpful graphic below, which I spent three whole minutes perfecting.
Well, these two nuggets of wisdom are nicely intertwined, as they both concern inventory management.
So how do you avoid this unfortunate state of being?
Sell your weapons and armor to the blacksmith, sell your ingredients to herbalists, and so on.
That extra moolah will stack up over time, trust me.
Thankfully repairing damaged equipment is dead simple.
All you need is the right kind of repair kit!
But a three-metre drop?
I wish I had a good tip to help you avoid fall damage.
Use the right mods
Oh wait, thereisan answer to the ridiculous fall damage: Mods!
Most mods are incredibly easy to install as well.
Then initiate the game.
Thus concludes our list of essential Witcher 3 tips for beginners.
