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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.
| Previous Quest | Current Quest | Next Quest |
|---|---|---|
| - | Deserter Gold | - |
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Deserter Gold Location and Rewards
Basic Information
| Quest Number | - |
|---|---|
| Region | White Orchard |
| Quest Location | In a hut near the Mill |
| Previous Quest | - |
| Next Quest | - |
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
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
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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| Lost Goods (N/A) | Dirty Funds (2) | Deserter Gold (3) |
| Sunken Treasure (4) | Queen Zuleyka's Treasure (4) | An Unfortunate Turn of Events (4) |
| Temerian Valuables (4) | Scavenger Hunt: Viper School Gear (6) | The Dead Have no Defense (9) |
| Not Only Eagles Dare (10) | Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear (11) | X Marks the Spot (12) |
| The Things Men Do For Coin... (12) | Ironsides' Treasure (13) | Family Fortune (13) |
| Precious Haul (13) | Coast of Wrecks (13) | Shortcut (13) |
| Don't Play with the Gods (15) | Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 2 (18) | A Costly Mistake (18) |
| Blood Gold (18) | Scavenger Hunt: Bear School Gear (20) | Battlefield Loot (20) |
| Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 2 (21) | Scavenger Hunt: Cat School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 1 (23) | Scavenger Hunt: Bear School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 2 (25) |
| Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 3 (26) | A Plea Ignored (28) | Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 3 (29) |
| Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 4 (29) | Hidden in the Depths (31) | Dowry (32) |
| Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 5 (34) | Scavenger Hunt: Bear School Gear Upgrade Diagrams - Part 4 (34) |
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