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Deserter Gold Walkthrough

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This is a guide to the quest titled Deserter Gold from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Read on to learn locations, rewards, best choices, best outcomes, as well as useful tips and strategy for completing this quest.

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Deserter Gold Location and Rewards

Basic Information

Quest Number -
Region White Orchard
Quest Location In a hut near the Mill
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Rewards

Gold Reward 20 Orens
Exp Reward None
Item Reward Metinna blade x 1
Item Reward 2 Diagram: Dorian sword x 1
Item Reward 3 Torn-out page: Basilisk decoction x 1
Item Reward 4 Vicovaro blade x 1


How to Unlock Deserter Gold

Location on map

Picking up the item called Spy's Notes triggers the quest. It is found far northeast from the Mill.

Is Deserter Gold Missable or Failable?

This quest cannot be failed.

Deserter Gold Walkthrough

Objectives
1 Find a small camp northeast of the Mill.
2 Loot the surroundings and receive an item called Spy's Notes.
3 Read Spy's Notes in your Quest Items to advance the quest.
4 Follow the objective marker to a small house.
5 Jump into the hole in the floor and break down the door.
6 Loot all items in the chests to end the quest.

Note: One chest is locked and is reserved for another quest called Temerian Valuables.

Deserter Gold Tips and Strategies

Defeating Wolves

Use Igni to fight Wolves
There might be wolves near the small camp. Your steel sword should be enough. Use Beast Oil and Igni if you're outnumbered.

Is Deserter Gold Worth It?

This quest gives you somewhat useful benefits when you complete it. The Metinna blade and Vicovaro blade are worth considering, if you still don't have a powerful weapon.

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