Can I get to Skellige without paying?

To answer the question directly, technically yes, you can get to Skellige without paying the initial 1000 crowns if you’ve already opened the path to Skellige and use the boat fast travel option, but initially, you will need to pay for passage. The payment of 1000 crowns is required to access Skellige for the first time, which can be done by speaking with Captain Wolverstone at the Golden Sturgeon in Novigrad.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Skellige

1. How much does it cost to go to Skellige? You will need 1,000 crowns to pay for passage to Skellige, but you can take on a loan from Vimme Vivaldi in Novigrad to embark on the journey early.
2. Can you sail to Skellige yourself? No, you cannot sail to Skellige by yourself without paying for passage, but after the initial payment, you can use the boat fast travel option.
3. How do I get to Skellige for the first time? To get to Skellige for the first time, you need to find the ship’s captain at the Golden Sturgeon in Novigrad, and he will take you to Skellige for 1000 crowns.

About the Witcher 3 Game

4. Should I clear Novigrad before going to Skellige? No, Novigrad and Skellige are a fork in the road, you can go to either and complete the other after, so it’s not necessary to clear Novigrad before heading to Skellige.
5. What is the most powerful sword in Witcher 3? The Aerondight sword is considered the most powerful silver sword in the game, with a unique ability that increases its damage by 10% every time you hit with it.
6. Is Skellige a DLC? Skellige is not a DLC (Downloadable Content), but it is a region in the Witcher 3 game that can be accessed after paying for passage.

About Skellige’s Geography and Climate

7. Where is Skellige in real life? Skellige is named after the real-life Irish islands of Sceilg Mhicíl and Sceilg Bheag, also known as the Skellig Islands.
8. Why is Skellige so cold? Skellige is cold due to its high mountains, which push the air up, causing it to cool down due to lower air pressure at high altitudes.

About the Game’s Mechanics

9. Does sailing to Skellige fail any quests? No, sailing to Skellige does not fail any quests, but progressing through certain main story quests can auto-fail some side quests.
10. Can you become king of Skellige? No, you cannot become the king of Skellige, but you can influence who becomes the new ruler of Skellige through your actions in the game.
11. Should I do DLC before finishing the main story Witcher 3? It’s recommended to complete the main story of Witcher 3 before playing the DLC (Downloadable Content) to avoid any major story confusion.

About Quests and Leveling

12. Is it bad to fail quests in Witcher 3? Failing quests in Witcher 3 is not the end of the world, as some quests will fail due to progress in the main storyline, but it’s essential to complete important side quests given by characters you meet during main quests.
13. What level is best for Skellige? The recommended level for Skellige is level 16, but you can access it at level 11, and it’s advisable to be overleveled to tackle the challenges in the region.
14. Can you save Ivo? Unfortunately, you cannot save Ivo, as he will fall to his death during a cutscene, but you can save Gaspard by finding him at the lighthouse northwest of Ivo.

About Game Content

15. Where is the Skellige armor? The Skellige armor can be found and bought from the Armorer in Kaer Trolde citadel, and it’s part of the Skellige Armor set DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.