Is there a way to not fight Detlaff?
There is indeed a way to avoid fighting Dettlaff in the Witcher 3 Blood and Wine expansion, as Geralt gets to choose whether to fight him or not, and if he chooses not to, Dettlaff and his horde of vampires will leave peacefully, allowing Regis to stay in Toussaint. This option is available if Geralt completes the “Beyond Hill and Dale” quest without obtaining the magic ribbon, resulting in Syanna’s death and giving Geralt the choice to fight Dettlaff or not.
Understanding the Context
To fully comprehend the circumstances surrounding the fight with Dettlaff, it’s essential to delve into the narrative and mechanics of the Witcher 3 Blood and Wine expansion.
FAQs
1. What happens if you let Dettlaff live?
If Geralt chooses not to fight Dettlaff, the vampire and his horde will leave Toussaint peacefully, and Regis can remain in the region.
2. Who killed Dettlaff?
Dettlaff was ultimately killed by Regis, as no man can truly kill a higher vampire, and it takes another higher vampire to do so.
3. Can Geralt beat Dettlaff?
Geralt can defeat Dettlaff with the help of Regis, who weakens the vampire at the beginning of the battle and ultimately ends him.
4. Should I kill Dettlaff in Blood and Wine?
To achieve the expansion’s “best” ending, it is recommended to kill Dettlaff and save the sisters.
5. Is Dettlaff the final boss?
Dettlaff is considered the final boss of the Blood and Wine expansion, presenting a significant challenge to Geralt.
6. Is Dettlaff the hardest boss?
Many players regard Dettlaff as one of the toughest foes in the entire game, given his vampiric abilities and the multi-stage battle against him.
7. Who can summon Dettlaff?
The Unseen Elder plays a role in summoning Dettlaff to the Tesham Mutna Ruins, marking the beginning of the epic climax of Geralt’s adventures in Toussaint.
8. Why did Dettlaff kill the Count?
Dettlaff killed Count de la Croix to save Rhena, despite feeling guilty for murdering his friend.
9. What happens if you don’t get the ribbon in “Beyond Hill and Dale”?
Not obtaining the magic ribbon in the “Beyond Hill and Dale” quest results in Syanna’s death and gives Geralt the option to fight Dettlaff or not.
10. How old is Dettlaff?
As a higher vampire, Dettlaff is practically immortal and has been alive for hundreds or thousands of years, having been pulled from his homeworld to the Witcher world during the Conjunction of the Spheres.
11. What happens to Regis at the end of Blood and Wine?
After completing the Blood and Wine expansion, Regis leaves Toussaint and moves to the south or the heart of Nilfgard to live in peace.
12. Is Toussaint full of vampires?
Toussaint is indeed inhabited by vampires, making Geralt’s contract more dangerous than anticipated.
13. Who is the hardest boss in Witcher 3 Blood and Wine?
Dettlaff, also known as “The Beast of Beauclair,” is considered the toughest enemy in the Blood and Wine expansion.
14. Was Dettlaff in the books?
Dettlaff is a character exclusive to the Witcher games and does not appear in the books by Andrzej Sapkowski.
15. Should you free Syanna or fight Dettlaff?
To achieve the “best” ending, it is recommended to get the magic ribbon, which allows Syanna to survive, and then fight and kill Dettlaff, resulting in a grand ceremony and the reconciliation of the sisters.