I just bought the game...and have some questions

[yzerman19]

to ask before I play....how many total quests are in this game? Is it possible to start it on a skill level slightly more difficult than just NORMAL?

 

[aidenphillip]

Quest list:

http://witcher.wikia.com/wiki/The_Witcher_3_main_quests

 

Yes, you can start death march level if you want to

[UhuruNUru]

Not really a quest counting game, but lots of them, found this apparently from official game guide

Secondary Quests: 146

Total number of 268 Quests

and for fun, there are 199 Gwen cards to collect

 

That's not counting the expansions, it's a huge game, and every quest is fun, and interesting, even the occasional "Fetch Quest".

One of the first side quests you can find, is a fetch quest to get a frying pan, out of an house you're stood next to.

Sounds boring, but it's not , and though it's very short, it sets the tone for how every quest is treated.

Plus side quest decisions change how events play out, No "They'll Remember That" hints to tell you how important each choice is.

 

Difficulty

Just the Story (Easy)

Enjoy a Smooth Ride Through the World

• 100% experience - Enemies have -50% health and do normal damage
• Too easy in every way

Story and the Sword! (Normal)

You're Happy to be Challenged

• 100% experience - Enemies have 10% more health and do 40% more damage
• Name describes it, only swords needed

Blood and Broken Bones! (Hard)

You're a Seasoned, Demanding Gamer

• 90% experience - Enemies have 20% more health and do 130% more damage
• I'd start here, far a more authentic Witcher experience, potions, and oils needed

Death March! (Very Hard)

You're Truly Insane and Loving It

• 80% experience - Enemies have 80% more health and do 230% more damage.
• You need every weapon in your arsenal here, and the skill to use them.

 

The first big test, and one of the toughest fights in the Game is the Royal Griffin, in Velen.

The Entire Velen Area is basically a no hand holding tutorial, to learn all the basics.

You really need to do all the side quests to prepare for the griffin

 

Of course how tough you find the game, will vary depending on your own abilities.

I'd suggest Blood and Broken Bones is the best starting level, and see how you go with it.

In the end you decide which you want, but try to do the main quests at the suggested level, or lower.

If you do all the side quests you can become over levelled, though you can set it to match you, its designed to not do that.

 

Above all have fun, and use the mods you want to enhance an already great game.