The guide provides a list of all items that you can find in The Witcher 3 quests.
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The Witcher 3 Quest Items Locations
Simply use Ctrl + F to find the quest and look for your desired item. I’ve also listed down uses of all items so that you don’t miss a thing:
An Elusive Thief
Short Letter
A key clue in a monster hunt
Devil by the Well
Ornate Bracelet
Used to summon the noonwraith
Yellowed Diary
Used to summon the noonwraith
Doors Slamming Shut
Amaverick of Sorano’s Journal
An important clue describing mage’s experiments
Journal from the Moldavie Residence
N/A
Jenny O’ the Woods
Assassin’s Knife
Found during nightwraith monster hunt
Letter Found in a Grave
Letter describing the girl’s complicated love life
Mysterious Tracks
Fiend Dung
Ingredient for lure
The Apiarian Phantom
Cellar Key
The key to cellar in the house under construction
Honeycomb
N/A
The Creature from Oxenfurt Forest
Mercenary Contract
Contract taken by the merceneries
The Merry Widow
Grave Hag Skull
Used to lure out monster
The Phantom of Eldberg
Letter to Lighthouse Keeper
Letter found in the light house
The White Lady
Silver Dagger
Used to lure out The White Lady
Woodland Beast
Letter of Safe Conduct
Used to gain free passage through the river
Squirrel Tail
Scoiatael Trophy
Proof that you killed the Scoiatael
Something Ends, Something Begins (II)
Dead Fish
You need to bring it with him to White Orchard tavern
Something Ends, Something Begins (III)
Jewel Case
Gems that Geralt needs to give to Master Blacksmith
Nilfgaardian’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Nilfgaardian Report
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Nilfgaardian’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
A Poet Under Pressure
Pegasus Signet
Dandelion’s ring
A Princess in Distress
Letter to Pellar
Contains information related to the game’s lore
A Princess in Distress
Love Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Natural Obscurity of Curses
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter of Safe Conduct
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain Key
Key to the bottoms of Bald Mountain Dungeons
Defier’s Oren
Coin that Thekla wants Geralt to fetch
Magic Acorn
Used to gain a Skill Point
Battle Preparations
Letter from Yennefer to Emhyr Var Emreis
Geralt needs to bring this to emperor Emhyr var Emreis
Blood on the Battlefield
Bill of Exchange
Geralt gets it from Emhyrand
Broken Flowers
Dandelion’s Planner
Information regarding Dandelion women
Letter from a Female Admirer
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter from Frann
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter from Bohmil de Rabbe
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Ballads
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter to Dandelion
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Diplomatic Report
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Love Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Child of the Elder Blood
Remarks Concerning the Death of Auberon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Caranthir’s Progress
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Tales and Legends about Humans
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Count Reuven’s Treasure
Fragment of a Silver Cylinder
Bring it to Dijkstra during investigation
Silver Lid
Bring it to Dijkstra during investigation
Bottle of Wine
A bottle of wine that Dudu left for Ciri
Mysterious Note
Hint that tells Geralt to put wine bottle in a wine rack
Letter from Dudu
Explains why Dudu is in the hiding
Letter to Caleb Menge
Explains where Menge was meeting with a redanian spy
Menge’s Holy Tome
Needs to be placed by shrine of Eternal Fire
Disturbance
Triss’ Earring
Geralt needs to give them to Triss
Yennefer’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Echoes of the Past
Broken Mask of Uroboros
Mask of Uroboros after it has been used
Family Matters
Talisman
Show it to the Pellar
Botchling Blood
Pellar can use it to perform the Blood Ritual
Cloth Doll
A doll that Baron made for his daughter
Incense
Geralt can use it to find shrine in Baron’s basement
A Prayer
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter to Tamara
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Mysterious Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Nilfgaardian Demands
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Get Junior
Key to Whoreson Junior’s Estate
A key that opens Whoreson’s estate in Oxenfurt
Igor’s Key
A key to Igor’s chest in Whoreson’s underground arena
Certificate
Used to trick Whoreson’s arena guards into letting Geralt inside
Message from Igor
Hint that you should check the hidden room
Mysterious Letter
You needs to bring it to Dijkstra
Information from Sd
Contains information related to the game’s lore
List of Debtors
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Income and Outlays
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Report
You need to bring it to Dijkstra
Balton Dubis’ Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Whoreson Junior’s Letter to Radovid
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Hunting a Witch
Formula for a Pain-Relieving Heat Rub
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Recipe for Black Eyeliner
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter to Alexander
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Imperial Audience
Letter to Yennefer
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Kaer Morhen
Bedroom Key
A key to bedroom in Kaer Morhen tower
Ladies of the Wood
The Ladies of the Wood
Read this book to find crones village
New Admissions to Miss Marabella’s Shelter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Lilac and Gooseberries
Crystal Skull
A crystal raven skull you can give to Yennefer later on
Yennefer’s Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Unfinished Book
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Novigrad Dreaming
Rag Doll
You need to put it in the crib
Bundle of Burdock
You need to burn it in abandoned house
Drawing of a Crib
Hint that you need to put a doll in a crib
Drawing of an Oven
Hint that you need to find an owen in basement
Payback
Stable Key
Key to the stables in Novigrad
Pyres of Novigrad
Rose of Remembrance
You can talk to Triss about it
Leather Sack
Triss need them for her work
Magic Incense
Used to help Triss chase the rats out
The Battle of Kaer Morhen
The Wars of the North: Myths, Lies and Half-truths
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Great Escape
Lever
You need to replace in ruins
Sewer Key
Key to Oxenfurt sewers
Cell Key
Key to cells in Oxenfurt prison
Trapped Mage’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
List of Prisoners
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Magic Trinket from Yennefer
Allows Yennefer to teleport into Oxenfurt prison
Discarded Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The King is Dead – Long Live the King
Mead
Can be used to open secret passage in Ermion’s Laboratory
Cone
Can be put in statue’s hand
Skull
Can be put in statue’s hand
Yennefer’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Poisoned Source
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Tales of the Wild Hunt
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Ermion’s Correspondence
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Corpse of Novigrad
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Ladies of the Wood
Sealed Bottle
A Bottle that Geralt must fetch for Johnny
Crones’ Dagger
Dagger that you need to show to Downwarren’s ealdorman
The Nilfgaardian Connection
Hendrik’s Key
Used to open hatch in Agent Hendrik house
Hendrik’s Notes
Clues about Ciri’s whereabouts
Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Sunstone
Sunstone
Used to summon the Naglfar
The Whispering Hillock
Raven’s Feather
Used to release Spirit from the Tree
Ealdorman of Downwarren’s Ear
You can use it to bring it to the Crones as payment
Woman’s Remains
Bones that Geralt needs to find to perform the ritual
Through Time and Space
Ervyl’s Diary
Contains information related to the game’s lore
City Secretary’s Diary
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Anna’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Traveler’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Report
Contains information related to the game’s lore
To Bait a Forktail
Forktail Spinal Fluid
Bring it to Yennefer
Va Fail Elaine
Forktail Spinal Fluid
Bring it to Yennefer
Manticore Poison Gland
Bring it to Yennefer
Albino Bruxa Tongue
Bring it to Yennefer
Magic Firefly
Used to reach island of mists
Wandering in the Dark
Sage’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
After the White Frost
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Race: The Great Erasmus Vegelbud Memorial Derby
Message from Carlo Varese
Letter from Cleaver to you
An Invitation to the Memorial Derby
An advertising leaflet
Scavenger Hunt: Bear School Gear
The Knight Chalimir’s Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Innkeep’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Ballad of Witcher Gerd
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter to Ingeborga Kalebsdotter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Arrest Warrant for the Witcher Gerd
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Ballad of Torgeir the Red
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Chronicles of Clan Tuirseach
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Ibrahim Savi’s First Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Ibrahim Savi’s Second Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Ibrahim Savi’s Third Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Ibrahim Savi’s Fourth Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Scavenger Hunt: Cat School Gear
Julia Kenyon’s Diary
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Professor Sigismund Gloger’s notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Prince Adrien’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Mage’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Laboratory Notebook
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Captain’s Log
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Invoice for a Golem
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Research Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Mysterious Recipe
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Laboratory Key
Key required to open door to laboratory beneath Temple Island
Adalbert Kermith’s First Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Adalbert Kermith’s Second Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Adalbert Kermith’s Third Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Adalbert Kermith’s Fourth Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear
Witcher George’s Confession
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Witcher George’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Balstick’s Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Aen n’og Mab Taedh’morc
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Dobromir’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Crafting Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Edwin Greloff’s First Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Edwin Greloff’s Second Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Edwin Greloff’s Third Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Edwin Greloff’s Fourth Map
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Scavenger Hunt: Viper School Gear
Interrogation Report
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
Letter from Witcher Kolgrim of the Viper School
Starts Scavenger Hunt quest
A Dangerous Game
Ledger of Income and Outlays
Used to know about the next cards for Zoltan
A Dog’s Life
Dog Collar
N/A
Key
Key used to open the locker in abandon house
Druzus the Hermit’s Notes
N/A
A Favor for a Friend
Package for Keira
A Package that Keira Metz ordered
Missing Merchant’s Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
A Feast for Crows
Key
Used to open a chest kept in Clever’s men hideout
A Frying Pan, Spick and Span
Silver Monocle
N/A
Frying Pan
Frying pan that Geralt needs to bring back to The Old Lady
Burned Papers
Contains information related to the game’s lore
A Hallowed Horn
Holger Blackhand’s Horn
Horn inherited by Holger Blackhand
Journal of a Thief, Part I
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Journal of a Thief, Part II
Contains information related to the game’s lore
A Towerful of Mice
Anabelle’s Remains
You need to bring them to Graham
Potion Vial
A fluff item
The Mage Alexander’s Log, Part I
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Mage Alexander’s Log, Part II
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Abandoned Sawmill
Sawmill Owner’s Notes
Explains the abandonded lumber mill story
Lumberjack’s Letter to His Wife
Explains the abandonded lumber mill story
Letter from a Druid
Letter describing part of the abandonded lumber mill story
An Invitation from Keira Metz
Letter from Keira
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Armed Assault
Lugos’ Letter
N/A
At the Mercy of Strangers
Letter from Toben
N/A
Bastion
Boy’s Remains
Used to put the spirits to rest
Berengar’s Blade
Berengar’s Notes
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Black Pearl
Black Pearl
A rare and black pearl
Blood Ties
Unsent Letter
N/A
Cabaret
Script
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Carnal Sins
Message from Hubert Rejk
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Concerned Citizen’s Sermon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Concerned Citizen’s Sermon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Concerned Citizen’s Sermon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Concerned Citizen’s Sermon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Concerned Citizen’s Sermon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter from Hubert Rejk
Proves that Hubert Rejk was guilty of murders in Novigrad
Letter Found on Joris Aquinus’ Body
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter Found on the Woodcarver’s Body
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Murderer’s Note
Hints at another murder in Novigrad
Letter Found on a Murder Victim’s Body
Points you in the direction of the next murder
Nathaniel’s Sermon
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Ciri’s Room
Top
Geralt finds it in Ciri’s room
Face Me if you Dare
To the most Beautiful Woman in the World
N/A
Fake Papers
Transit Pass
Used to gain passage across the river
Fall of the House Reardon
Dolores Reardon’s Diary
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Humbert Reardon’s Diary
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Loose Scraps of Paper
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Finders Keepers
Solid Skellige Sword
Sword found in stolen Brokvar shipment
Following the Thread
Letter Written on Elegant Stationery
Used to know about the wereabouts of Tauler
Orders from Hammond
Used to know about the wereabouts of Hammond
For the Advancement of Learning
Alexander’s Notes
Notes from Keira Metz
Free Spirit
Tristianna and Isador
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Religion and life
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Curious Cases of Virtuous Vegga
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Cult of Freya
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Change Your Life! A Handbook
Contains information related to the game’s lore
From a Land Far, Far Away
Stone Medallion
N/A
Captain’s Log
Captains logbook describing the route two ships
Journal
Explains the story of two ships
Letter Sealed with Impermeable Wax
Give it to the woman who speaks the other language
Funeral Pyres
Holy Oil
Used to burn corpses in Velen
Greenhouse Effect
Letter From The Resident Mage
Instructions on how to use the weather stones
Gwent: Old Friends
Roche’s Notes
Used to find other Gwent players
Gwent: Velen Players
The Baron’s Notes
Used to find other Gwent players
Hard Times
Letter to Yanne
Letter given to the smith in Kaer Trold smith
Hidden Messages of the Nilfgaardian Kind
Note Left by Spy
Note leading to the next drop off
Note Left by Spy
Note leading to the next drop off
Note Left by Spy
N/A
High Stakes
Letter from Cantarella
Contains information related to the game’s lore
In Wolf’s Clothing
Werewolf Meat
You can make Morkvarg eat it
Rotting Flesh
You can give it to Morkvarg
Cursed Fang
You can give it to Morkvarg
Padlock Key
Opens doors in Freya’s Garden
Morkvarg’s Journal
Proves lies of a quest members about Morkvarg
Iron Maiden
Horned Hoskuld’s Sword
An item that Jutta needs
King’s Gambit
Leftover Mead
You must bring it to Hjort
Letter to the Druid Artis
Proof that druid Arits was ordered to bring Vildkaars to the feast
Letter to Arnvald
Proof that Arnvald was instructed to poison the food
Last Rites
Wedding Ring
Ring given to Geralt by an old lady
Last Wish
Broken Seal
Part of seal used to bind djinni
Wolf Heart
Geralt needs to place them on altar
Elemental Empires
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Mystery of Mysteries
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Little Red
A Mother’s Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Looters (III)
Stoneworker’s Notes
N/A
Lynch Mob
Letter from Nilfgaardian’s Wife
N/A
Magic Lamp
Eye of Nehaleni
Used to dispell any illusion
Master Armorer
High-quality Smithing Tools
You need to return it to Yoanna and Fergus
Archgriffin Acid Gland
You need to bring it to Yoanna
Message from an Old Friend
The Vampire’s Last Likeness
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Pungent Passion: a Life in Tyromancy
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Many Adventures of Misbehaving Muriel
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Boils and Carbuncles and the Treatment Thereof
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Letter from “A”
Quest item contains a letter from Adelsberg
Monster Slayer
Old Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Nithing
Skellige Shawl
Used to track the Herbalist down
Now or Never
Key
Component of a key
Key
Component of a key
Key
Component of a key
Crumpled Letter
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Witch Hunter’s Orders
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Eternal Fire Letter of Safe Conduct
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Hasty Note
Letter from Triss Merigold
Letter about Treasure
Letter from one partner in crime to two others
Warrant
Warrant of partners in crime
Of Dairy and Darkness
Lizard Figurine
Magic figurine used as portal key
Bull Figurine
Magic figurine used as portal key
Snake Figurine
Magic figurine used as portal key
Aeramas’ Notes
N/A
The Mage Aeramas’ Last Journal Entry
N/A
Peace Disturbed
Highwaymen’s Journal
N/A
Possession
Key to Cellar
Key to the cellar in Udalryk’s old house
Brokvar
Sword that belonged to Udalryk’s family
Practicum in Advanced Alchemy
Distiller’s Letter
Contains instructions on how to prepare special alcohols
Distiller’s Log
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Precious Cargo
Locked Strongbox
You need to find it for the ambushed merchant
Reason of State
Vizimir II’s Ring
You need to bring it to Radovid
Redania’s Most Wanted
Polished Crystal
You can give it to Witch Hunters, King Radovid, Triss or Yennefer
Power Cell
Used to power-up portals
Power Cell
Used to power-up portals
Damaged Eyes
N/A
Agate
N/A
Letter to Philippa
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Return to Crookback Bog
Crones’ Doll
One of voodoo like doll from Crones basement
Taken as a Lass
Notes of a Pirate
Note for brother to know where she plans on heading to if she escapes
The Dwarven Document Dilemma
Title to Property
Give it to the Muggs
The Family Blade
Kuliu
You need to bring it back to Craite guard captain
Thief’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Thief’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Thief’s Journal
Contains information related to the game’s lore
The Lord of Undvik
Hornwall Horn
Used to scare sirens off
Nails
You need to bring them to Mad Jarl
The Noble Statuette
Jade Figurine
You need to give to Triss
The Path of Warriors
Trial of Dexterity Completion Token
You need to bring back to trial master
Path of Warriors Completion Token
You need to bring back to trial master
The Price of Honor
Chest Key
Key to a dowry chest of Agda
Letter from Agda’s Father to Timmon
Letter from Agda’s father to his son in law
The Tower Outta Nowheres
Gottfried’s Omni-opening Grimoire
Required to remove security measures from magical tower
The Truth is in the Stars
Dragonsroot
You need to bring it to the old oracle
The Volunteer
Paint
Geralt has to bring it to river troll
The Witcher’s Forge
Monstrum, or a Portrayal of Witchers: Volume 2
Location of the forge
Trial of Echoes
Trial of the Grasses Registry Tome
Contains information related to the game’s lore
Wild at Heart
Niellen’s Key
A key opening Niellen’s chest
Mysterious Notes
Diary of Niellen
Small Treasure Hunt
Spy’s Notes
Starts ‘Deserter Gold’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Water-damaged Letter
Starts ‘Sunken Treasure’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Letter
Starts ‘Coast of Wrecks’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Crumpled Notes
Starts ‘Out of the Frying Pan, into the Fire’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Letter
Starts ‘Hidden from the World’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Smugglers Notes
Starts ‘Costly Mistake’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Crumpled Letter
Starts ‘A Plea Ignored’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Unsent Letter
Starts ‘An Unfortunate Turn of Events’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Letter
Starts ‘The Things Men Do For Coin[el]’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Bloodstained Document
Starts ‘Blood Gold’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Unsent Letter
Starts ‘Dowry’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Crumpled Notes
Starts ‘Battlefield Loot’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Letter
Starts ‘Tough Luck’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Nilfgaardian’s Notes
Starts ‘Lost Goods’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Unsent Letter
Starts ‘Don’t Play With Gods’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Marauder’s Notes
Starts ‘The Dead Have No Defense’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Blood-smeared Notes
Starts ‘Sunken Chest’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Cargo List
Starts ‘Nilfgaardian Treasure’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Old, Yellowed Letter
Starts ‘Inheritance’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Crumpled, Stained Letter
Starts ‘Hidden in the Depths’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Itinerant Merchant’s Notes
Starts ‘Freya Be Praised!’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Letter
Starts ‘Family Fortune’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Unsent Letter
Starts ‘Pearls of the Coast’Small Treasure Hunt quest
Notes about Treasure
Starts ‘Ironsides’ Treasure’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
A Frustrated Warrior’s Notes
Starts ‘Unlucky’s Treasure’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Traveler’s Notes
Starts ‘Precious Haul’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Torn Piece of Paper
Starts ‘Shortcut’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Note
Starts ‘Not Only Eagles Dare’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Scrawled Notes
Starts ‘Dirty Funds’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Blood-soaked Millitary Orders
Starts ‘Temerian Valuables’ Small Treasure Hunt quest
Old Key
Used to open treasure chests
Ruins, Hidden Treasure, You Know…
Mysterious Map
Map points out the location for the treasure
X Marks the Spot
Old Key
Used to open treasure chests
Mysterious Map
Map points out the location for the treasure