Where is the Eldberg Lighthouse?
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The Eldberg Lighthouse is located on the Ard Skellig island, and it is the northernmost lighthouse in the area, manned by a Skelliger named Mikkjal. To get to the Eldberg Lighthouse, players need to head to the designated map marker to investigate the lighthouse, where they will encounter multiple wraiths and eventually meet Mikkjal, who will give them a lighthouse key.
About the Eldberg Lighthouse
The Eldberg Lighthouse has a dark history, as Mikkjal made a deal with others to lure ships into the rocks and loot them after they wrecked, which drew a Penitent, a rare and powerful wraith.
FAQs
1. How do I get to Eldberg Lighthouse?
To get to the Eldberg Lighthouse, talk to Jorund, then head to the designated map marker to investigate the lighthouse, where you’ll deal with multiple wraiths and eventually meet Mikkjal, who will give you a lighthouse key.
2. What happened at Eldberg Lighthouse?
A wraith sprang up on Eldberg and covered the whole island in fog, putting out the light in the lighthouse, and if you’re afraid to face a ghost in battle, it’s best to stay far from Eldberg.
3. Should I let Mikkjal stay?
You can either let Mikkjal stay where he is or force him to leave, but this decision won’t affect the quest, and if you didn’t find the letter, Mikkjal will just stay.
4. How do I start the Phantom of Eldberg?
You can start this quest by talking to Jorund directly in Arinbjorn’s tavern, finding the notice on Arinbjorn’s notice board, or investigating the area directly.
5. What did Mikkjal do?
Mikkjal made a deal with others to occasionally have some ships go “astray” by not lighting the fire, causing them to crash into the island, and then they’d split the spoils.
6. Can I save Jorund?
Jorund is a nice guy, and if you want him to live, you will have to skip this quest and not turn it in until you complete King’s Gambit.
7. What is the key to the Phantom of Eldberg lighthouse?
The lighthouse key is a quest item and key in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, given by Mikkjal to Geralt to open the lighthouse.
8. How do you beat the Penitent in Witcher 3?
You will be unable to harm the Penitent until Mikkjal lights the beacon, and once the lighthouse is lit, you can properly damage the Penitent.
9. How do I get the Cave of Dreams quest?
The Cave of Dreams quest is a Skellige side quest that can be obtained after Contract: The Phantom of Eldberg, involving helping Madman Lugos’s son, Blueboy Lugos.
10. Where is the Witcher gear in the lighthouse?
The Griffin Silver Sword schematic is in a chest in the storage area above the door with a ladder beside it.
11. What did Mikkjal do in Witcher 3?
Mikkjal worked with pirates to lure ships into the rocks and loot them after they wrecked, which drew the phantom.
12. How do I get the drawbridge down in Witcher 3?
To lower the drawbridge, dive underwater, get into the lighthouse, and turn the wheel-looking lever on the wall on the other side of the drawbridge.
13. Should I let Duke live?
You can take the gold from Duke and choose whether to kill him or leave him to his fate, but if you spare him, there is no fallout.
14. Should I beat Dandelion?
Your decision to beat Dandelion will not have a lasting impact on the quest, but if you’re playing at a higher difficulty, Dandelion might be powerful enough to kill Geralt.
15. Does it matter if Ravvy dies?
You may either play a game of Gwent with Ravik’s life on the line or let them kill him, and if you win, you can convince Ravik to give you the rare card, but if you lose or let them kill him, Ravik will die, and you’ll have to kill the thugs to get the card.