Should I Let Aryan Live?
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To answer the question directly, letting Aryan live can be considered the best option as it provides a valuable ability and additional quest opportunities in The Witcher 2 and The Witcher 3, whereas killing him only offers bragging rights. By sparing his life, players can potentially aid in his escape from the castle and encounter him later in the game, which can lead to a more immersive and engaging storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Aryan’s Fate
- What happens if I kill Aryan during the siege? If you kill Aryan, you will miss out on a useful ability and side quest in The Witcher 2, and he will not be present in The Witcher 3.
- What happens if I spare Aryan’s life? If you spare Aryan, he will be alive and provide minor dialogue and status differences for a couple of NPCs during a quest in The Witcher 3.
- How do I convince Aryan to surrender? You can convince Aryan to surrender by saying “Lay down your swords” followed by “Don’t be foolish“.
About The Witcher 2 and 3
- Should I simulate a Witcher 2 save? If you simulate a Witcher 2 save, you will get a special conversation with a character about Geralt’s adventures, and you can deny or confirm previous tales of Geralt.
- What happens if I don’t simulate a Witcher 2 save? If you don’t simulate a Witcher 2 save, decisions will be made for you, and you will lock out a side quest.
- Should I say I killed Aryan or spared him in The Witcher 3? If you say you killed Aryan, he will not be in The Witcher 3, and a quest will not be available, whereas if you say you spared him, a secondary quest titled Ghosts of the Past will be available.
About Ciri and Other Characters
- Who is the White Flame’s daughter? Ciri is the daughter of Duny and Pavetta, and Emhyr wants to marry and impregnate her to legitimize his claim to the Cintran throne.
- What does Eredin want with Ciri? Eredin wants Ciri to get pregnant with the offspring of his king, Auberon, to give elves back the power known as The Gate of the Worlds.
- Can I avoid killing Keira? Yes, you can avoid killing Keira by not being a jerk with her and trying to understand her, and when the opportunity arises, tell her that going to Radovid is suicide and there’s a better way to go to Kaer Morhen.
About Gameplay and Storyline
- Should Geralt bow to the emperor? Bowing to the emperor will have him make a snide remark, while refusing to bow will upset the Chamberlain.
- Why does the emperor hate Geralt? The emperor hates Geralt because he couldn’t have Ciri, and Geralt hid her in the Northern Realms for many years.
- Do I need to play Witcher 1 and 2 before 3? No, you can directly play Witcher 3, but playing Witcher 2 beforehand will help you understand the lore and characters.
- Is enemy upscaling good in Witcher 3? Enabling enemy upscaling will ensure that Geralt gains experience and receives items proportionate to his level, and increase the level of bosses.
Additional Questions
- Can I save Aryan La Valette? Yes, you can save Aryan La Valette by taking the first route to the torture chamber or the other route where you see him knock out the guards.
- Should I spare the fake Witcher? You have multiple options to deal with the fake Witcher, including telling the villagers to hang him or let him go, or having him work off a debt by working for the village elder.