How to Start the Triss Quest in Witcher 3

To start the Triss quest in Witcher 3, you need to complete the main quest “The Play’s the Thing” and then start the side quest “A Matter of Life and Death“, which can be initiated by visiting Triss at her hideout in Novigrad. This will set the foundation for the Triss romance quest and allow you to pursue a relationship with her, granted you make the right decisions throughout the game.

Understanding the Triss Questline

The Triss questline is a complex and engaging storyline that requires careful decision-making and attention to detail. The following FAQs provide additional information and guidance on how to navigate the Triss quest and make the most of your experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the name of the quest for Triss? The quest for Triss is called “A Matter of Life and Death“, which is a side quest in The Witcher 3 that takes place in Novigrad.
2. How do I pursue Triss in Witcher 3? To pursue Triss, you need to complete “The Play’s the Thing” main quest and then start the side quest “A Matter of Life and Death“, which will allow you to attend a masquerade with Triss and save a young alchemist.
3. How do I start the quest “A Matter of Life and Death”? The quest “A Matter of Life and Death” is given to you after completing Count Reuven’s Treasure, and it starts with visiting Triss at her hideout in Novigrad.
4. Where is Triss in Novigrad? Triss can be found in the Bits area of Novigrad, east of the main section, near a leaning house with a quest marker.
5. Can I meet Triss again after “Now or Never”? Triss disappears from the game after the “Now or Never” quest and will appear only after the Battle of Kaer Morhen, but only if you have successfully romanced her.
6. How do I trigger the “Now or Never” quest in Witcher 3? The “Now or Never” quest can be triggered after completing “A Matter of Life and Death“, and it requires you to meet Triss in her house in Novigrad.
7. Can I still recruit Triss in Witcher 3? Triss can be recruited for the Battle of Kaer Morhen only if you have successfully romanced her and told her you love her during the “Now or Never” quest.
8. What happens if you save Triss? Saving Triss will undermine Nilfgaard’s plot to blame all sorceresses for the king slaying, but you won’t get a chance to help Saskia.
9. Can you still be with Yennefer if you kiss Triss? Kissing Triss won’t affect Geralt’s relationship with Yennefer in The Witcher 3, as the two will soon be interrupted by Albert.
10. Should I let Triss stay or go? It’s up to you to decide whether to let Triss stay or go, but be aware that telling her you love her will initiate a romantic relationship and lock you out of spending your golden years with Yen.
11. Is Triss or Yennefer better? Choosing to romance Triss offers a sweeter and smoother relationship, but Triss has less screen time and fewer romance scenes than Yennefer.
12. How do I talk to Triss about the statuette? To talk to Triss about the statuette, you need to get the statuette and then go to her location at The Cooked House or Rosemary and Thyme, and show it to her.
13. What are the statues for Triss in The Witcher 3? The two figurines are called Jade Figurines, and Geralt comments that they seem like they were created by magic, suggesting that Triss may be able to help.
14. Should I save the two mages Witcher 3? Saving the two mages, Anisse and Berthold, will result in Olivier from the Kingfisher dying, and you won’t be able to buy his Gwent cards unless you have already done so.
15. Can you find Triss in Blood and Wine? Triss can be found in Blood and Wine if you were able to successfully romance her during your playthrough of the game, and she will be waiting for you at the end of the expansion.