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Should I Kill or Spare the Soldier?

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The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt - Should I Kill or Spare the Soldier

During the quest, An Eye for an Eye, killing or sparing the soldier has no effect or consequence in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Check out this guide to learn all the choices and outcomes, as well as if you should kill or spare the soldier!

Kill or Spare the Soldier Outcomes

Choice Result
Kill the Soldier ・No effects or consequences on gameplay or the story at all.
Spare the Soldier ・No effects or consequences on gameplay or the story at all.

At the end of the secondary quest, An Eye for an Eye, you'll be given the choice to either kill or spare the surviving soldier. Roche is against the idea of killing a defenseless soldier but If you decide to kill him, he will do the honors himself. This has no impact on the story whatsoever.

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Should I Kill or Spare the Soldier?

Your Choice Doesn't Matter

This choice has no effect or consequence on the gameplay nor the story, so the player can choose whatever they think is appropriate.

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