{"id":292986,"date":"2025-06-29T00:35:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=292986"},"modified":"2025-06-29T00:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:35:46","slug":"is-morkvarg-worth-saving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Morkvarg worth saving?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#Is_Morkvarg_Worth_Saving\" title=\"Is Morkvarg Worth Saving?\">Is Morkvarg Worth Saving?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#Understanding_Morkvargs_Character\" title=\"Understanding Morkvarg&#8217;s Character\">Understanding Morkvarg&#8217;s Character<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#Making_the_Decision\" title=\"Making the Decision\">Making the Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#1_What_Happens_If_I_Kill_Morkvarg\" title=\"1. What Happens If I Kill Morkvarg?\">1. What Happens If I Kill Morkvarg?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#2_How_Do_I_Get_the_Cursed_Fang\" title=\"2. How Do I Get the Cursed Fang?\">2. How Do I Get the Cursed Fang?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#3_Can_I_Save_Freyas_Garden\" title=\"3. Can I Save Freya&#8217;s Garden?\">3. Can I Save Freya&#8217;s Garden?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#4_What_Does_the_Werewolf_Decoction_Do\" title=\"4. What Does the Werewolf Decoction Do?\">4. What Does the Werewolf Decoction Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#5_Is_the_Werewolf_Decoction_Good\" title=\"5. Is the Werewolf Decoction Good?\">5. Is the Werewolf Decoction Good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#6_Can_You_Free_Morkvarg\" title=\"6. Can You Free Morkvarg?\">6. Can You Free Morkvarg?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#7_What_Should_I_Do_with_Morkvarg\" title=\"7. What Should I Do with Morkvarg?\">7. What Should I Do with Morkvarg?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#8_How_Do_I_Get_Rid_of_Morkvargs_Curse\" title=\"8. How Do I Get Rid of Morkvarg&#8217;s Curse?\">8. How Do I Get Rid of Morkvarg&#8217;s Curse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#9_Can_You_Save_the_Girl_with_Swallow\" title=\"9. Can You Save the Girl with Swallow?\">9. Can You Save the Girl with Swallow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#10_Where_Does_Morkvarg_Go\" title=\"10. Where Does Morkvarg Go?\">10. Where Does Morkvarg Go?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#11_How_Long_Does_It_Take_for_Morkvarg_to_Come_Back\" title=\"11. How Long Does It Take for Morkvarg to Come Back?\">11. How Long Does It Take for Morkvarg to Come Back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#12_Is_Morkvarg_Bad_in_Witcher_3\" title=\"12. Is Morkvarg Bad in Witcher 3?\">12. Is Morkvarg Bad in Witcher 3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#13_What_to_Do_After_Killing_Morkvarg\" title=\"13. What to Do After Killing Morkvarg?\">13. What to Do After Killing Morkvarg?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#14_What_Is_the_Strongest_Decoction_in_The_Witcher_3\" title=\"14. What Is the Strongest Decoction in The Witcher 3?\">14. What Is the Strongest Decoction in The Witcher 3?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-morkvarg-worth-saving\/#15_Can_You_Do_Freyas_Missing_Piece_Without_Freya\" title=\"15. Can You Do Freya&#8217;s Missing Piece Without Freya?\">15. Can You Do Freya&#8217;s Missing Piece Without Freya?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Morkvarg_Worth_Saving\"><\/span>Is Morkvarg Worth Saving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Morkvarg, a villainous character in <strong>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<\/strong>, is a complex figure whose <strong>curse<\/strong> as a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> raises questions about his inherent nature and whether he is <strong>worth saving<\/strong>. By choosing not to kill Morkvarg and instead opting to <strong>lift his curse<\/strong> using the <strong>cursed fang<\/strong>, players can gain <strong>80 XP<\/strong> and the location of a treasure, ultimately leading to additional rewards such as a <strong>new decoction formula<\/strong> and a <strong>sword worth roughly 60 crowns<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Morkvargs_Character\"><\/span>Understanding Morkvarg&#8217;s Character<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Morkvarg&#8217;s transformation into a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> due to a <strong>curse<\/strong> adds depth to his character, making him a sympathetic figure despite his initial portrayal as a <strong>vile and brutal pirate<\/strong>. This complexity prompts players to consider whether saving him is beneficial or not, weighing the potential <strong>rewards<\/strong> against the moral implications of his actions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_the_Decision\"><\/span>Making the Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The decision to save Morkvarg involves several steps, including <strong>subduing<\/strong> him, obtaining the <strong>cursed fang<\/strong> from <strong>Einar of Larvik<\/strong>, and then using it to <strong>lift the curse<\/strong>. This choice not only affects the storyline but also influences the player&#8217;s experience, as it opens up additional <strong>questlines<\/strong> and <strong>rewards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Happens_If_I_Kill_Morkvarg\"><\/span>1. What Happens If I Kill Morkvarg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Killing Morkvarg results in obtaining <strong>reward<\/strong> from Josta in Lofoten, but it also means missing out on the opportunity to <strong>lift the curse<\/strong> and potentially gain more <strong>rewards<\/strong> and <strong>XP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_Do_I_Get_the_Cursed_Fang\"><\/span>2. How Do I Get the Cursed Fang?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>cursed fang<\/strong> can be <strong>acquired<\/strong> or <strong>looted<\/strong> from <strong>Einar of Larvik<\/strong>, and it is crucial for <strong>lifting Morkvarg&#8217;s curse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_I_Save_Freyas_Garden\"><\/span>3. Can I Save Freya&#8217;s Garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>Freya&#8217;s garden<\/strong> cannot be saved as it is <strong>destroyed<\/strong> in the process of finding <strong>Ciri<\/strong> through a <strong>necromancy spell<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Does_the_Werewolf_Decoction_Do\"><\/span>4. What Does the Werewolf Decoction Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Werewolf Decoction<\/strong> provides <strong>50% Stamina regeneration in combat<\/strong>, making it highly useful for navigating challenging <strong>terrain<\/strong> and fighting tough <strong>enemies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_the_Werewolf_Decoction_Good\"><\/span>5. Is the Werewolf Decoction Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Werewolf Decoction<\/strong> is extremely useful, especially for <strong>exploring locations<\/strong> where <strong>sprinting<\/strong> and <strong>jumping<\/strong> are necessary, such as in <strong>Novigrad<\/strong> or <strong>Skellige<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_You_Free_Morkvarg\"><\/span>6. Can You Free Morkvarg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Morkvarg can be <strong>freed<\/strong> from his <strong>curse<\/strong> by using the <strong>cursed fang<\/strong>, which allows him to return to his human form.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_Should_I_Do_with_Morkvarg\"><\/span>7. What Should I Do with Morkvarg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choosing not to kill Morkvarg initially and following the <strong>questline<\/strong> to <strong>lift his curse<\/strong> can lead to additional <strong>rewards<\/strong> and a more complex storyline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_Do_I_Get_Rid_of_Morkvargs_Curse\"><\/span>8. How Do I Get Rid of Morkvarg&#8217;s Curse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To <strong>lift Morkvarg&#8217;s curse<\/strong>, one must allow him to wear the <strong>cursed fang pendant<\/strong>, which was used by <strong>Einar<\/strong> to <strong>curse<\/strong> him initially.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_You_Save_the_Girl_with_Swallow\"><\/span>9. Can You Save the Girl with Swallow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Saving the girl might involve giving her a <strong>Swallow potion<\/strong>, but as these potions are only for <strong>Witchers<\/strong>, there&#8217;s a risk she may not react well to it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Where_Does_Morkvarg_Go\"><\/span>10. Where Does Morkvarg Go?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Morkvarg can be found in the <strong>garden<\/strong> or the <strong>cave<\/strong>, depending on the stage of the <strong>quest<\/strong> and the player&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_Long_Does_It_Take_for_Morkvarg_to_Come_Back\"><\/span>11. How Long Does It Take for Morkvarg to Come Back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After leaving the cave, <strong>resting for 23 hours<\/strong> should cause Morkvarg to <strong>respawn<\/strong> in the cave.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_Morkvarg_Bad_in_Witcher_3\"><\/span>12. Is Morkvarg Bad in Witcher 3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Initially, Morkvarg is portrayed as a <strong>villain<\/strong>, but his <strong>backstory<\/strong> and the <strong>curse<\/strong> that turned him into a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> add complexity to his character, making him a more sympathetic figure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_to_Do_After_Killing_Morkvarg\"><\/span>13. What to Do After Killing Morkvarg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After killing Morkvarg, players can collect the <strong>reward<\/strong> from Josta in Lofoten or, if they had asked for their reward earlier, see Vulture the money-lender in <strong>Novigrad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_Is_the_Strongest_Decoction_in_The_Witcher_3\"><\/span>14. What Is the Strongest Decoction in The Witcher 3?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among the strongest decoctions are the <strong>Cockatrice Decoction<\/strong>, <strong>Succubus Decoction<\/strong>, <strong>Forktail Decoction<\/strong>, <strong>Troll Decoction<\/strong>, <strong>Grave Hag Decoction<\/strong>, <strong>Nightwraith Decoction<\/strong>, <strong>Ekimmara Decoction<\/strong>, and <strong>Water Hag Decoction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_You_Do_Freyas_Missing_Piece_Without_Freya\"><\/span>15. Can You Do Freya&#8217;s Missing Piece Without Freya?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The mission <strong>Freya&#8217;s Missing Piece<\/strong> requires Freya as a companion to open the entrance to her wedding shrine, making it impossible to complete without her.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Morkvarg Worth Saving? Morkvarg, a villainous character in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is a complex figure whose curse as a werewolf raises questions about his inherent nature and whether he is worth saving. 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