Should I talk to Baron or find Tamara Witcher 3?
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To answer the question directly, you should talk to Baron before searching for Tamara in The Witcher 3, as this will provide you with a doll and a letter of safe conduct, and also unlock more dialogue with Tamara later on. Talking to the Baron beforehand is the best approach, as it will also give you a border pass for an easier entry into Oxenfurt and potentially lead to a better outcome in the Bloody Baron questline.
Understanding the Consequences
The choice to talk to the Baron or find Tamara first has significant consequences on the storyline and its outcomes.
FAQs
1. Should I talk to the Baron about his family?
Yes, talking to the Baron about his family will provide valuable information about Ciri and lead to the quest “Ciri’s Story: The Race”.
2. What happens if I kill the Baron?
Killing the Baron grants a buff to your team, making minions larger and stronger, and also grants additional stats to all allies.
3. Can I save the Baron and his wife?
Yes, it is possible to save the Baron and his wife, but the outcome depends on the choices made during the Ladies of the Wood quest and the Whispering Hillock side quest.
4. How do I get the good ending in the Bloody Baron questline?
To get the good ending, you need to kill the spirit under the Willow and then free the Whispering Hillock before starting Ladies of the Wood.
5. Should I visit Tamara first in Witcher 3?
No, it is recommended to do the Ladies of the Wood quest first, then see the Baron, and finally visit Tamara.
6. Where is Tamara Strenger located?
Tamara can be found in the northern part of Oxenfurt, near the docks.
7. Can I convince Tamara to go back to the Baron?
No, there is no dialogue choice that can convince Tamara to go back to the Baron.
8. What happens to Velen if the Baron dies?
If the Baron dies, Velen will be ravaged if the Whispering Hillock is freed, but it will be at relative peace if the Hillock is killed.
9. Does the Baron come back in What We Do in the Shadows?
Yes, the Baron returns to his original form in Season 4, Episode 6 of What We Do in the Shadows.
10. Does the Baron ever return in Witcher 3?
No, the Baron does not return in The Witcher 3, as he either dies or leaves with Anna to take her to a healer.
11. Is there a way to save the Baron in Witcher 3?
Yes, it is possible to save the Baron by killing the Whispering Hillock or freeing it before starting Ladies of the Wood.
12. Who is the real villain in The Witcher 3?
The real villain in The Witcher 3 is revealed to be Vilgefortz of Roggeveen.
13. Can you save the Baron’s wife and the children?
Yes, it is possible to save the Baron’s wife and the children, but this requires freeing the spirit and killing the Crones, which will result in the destruction of Downwarren.
14. How do you tell the Baron’s sergeant you want to take Uma?
To take Uma, you need to tell the stablemaster standing outside the stables that you are taking her.
15. What should I tell the Baron after completing Ladies of the Wood?
After completing Ladies of the Wood, you should return to Baron Strengar and tell him what you’ve learned about his wife to complete the quest.