Witcher 2 - Every Choice GERALT Would Make [All Quests]

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Players in The Witcher 2 embody Geralt of Rivia and make decisions reflecting Geralt's personality and values, with major choices explored in side content as well as the main quest. Geralt faces moral dilemmas, prioritizing justice and safety over personal gain or vengeance, leading to significant choices that impact the game's narrative and character relationships.

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  • Players of The Witcher Trilogy uniquely embody Geralt of Rivia, making decisions that prompt consideration of what Geralt would do, reflecting his established character and values.
  • The choices presented in The Witcher 2 often have no perfect outcomes, mirroring the complexity of the world within the game and challenging players to navigate moral dilemmas.
  • Geralt's decisions throughout The Witcher 2, from sparing the troll under the bridge to confronting dark pasts and seeking justice, consistently reflect his values and principles, showcasing his unwavering commitment to justice and integrity.

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Summary

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Decisions Define Geralt in The Witcher

  • The Witcher Trilogy's uniqueness lies in players embodying Geralt of Rivia, a character with established behavior.
  • Players can make decisions as Geralt, prompting the question of what Geralt would do in those moments.
  • The Witcher 2 presents choices with no perfect outcomes, reflecting the world's complexity.
  • Geralt's behavior in The Witcher 2 is often predetermined, showcasing his personality and values.
  • The video explores major decisions in The Witcher 2, including side content, not just main quest choices.
  • In the prologue, advising a recruit to wear armor instead of trusting a cursed amulet aligns with Geralt's character.
  • Convincing Aryan Lavalette to surrender rather than killing him is the logical choice for Geralt.
  • The Flotsam experiment involves a potion with unknown effects, a decision Geralt would likely refuse.
  • Geralt's choice to spare the troll under the bridge, seeking justice for his murdered wife, reflects his values.
  • In the Milena quest, Geralt's honesty in revealing the truth about the missing guards aligns with his principles.

12:31

Geralt faces moral dilemmas in quests.

  • Melena wants you to follow her into Scoia'tael territory, which is likely an ambush.
  • Geralt decides to give Melena a chance to speak but draws the line at heading into Scoia'tael territory.
  • In the quest "The Scent of Incense," Vencel wants a harmful incense formula and offers to pay for it.
  • The incense shop owner confesses to the harmful effects of the incense and closes his shop.
  • Geralt decides not to give the incense formula to Vencel, who turns out to be a drug dealer.
  • In the quest "In the Claws of Madness," the ruins of an insane asylum reveal a dark past of torture and experimentation.
  • Geralt has to choose between letting the spirit of the asylum torture two former medics or lifting the curse.
  • Geralt decides to lift the curse by tricking the spirit with animal parts.
  • Geralt turns in the two former medics to the woman they tormented, seeking justice.
  • In the main quest, Geralt decides to give Yorveth his sword back in the heat of battle to focus on finding Triss.

24:09

Geralt Saves Elves, Hunts Succubus, Confronts Betrayal

  • Geralt and his new elf companion, Laredo, encounter a threat to burn a building full of female Elven civilians.
  • Geralt jumps off the barge to help prevent the murder, choosing to go ashore to intervene.
  • The choice presented is to rescue the burning elves or let them burn and pursue Laredo.
  • Geralt always opts to save the women, despite Laredo escaping.
  • In Act 2, decisions on Yorvath's path are explored, with fewer major story detours.
  • A Witcher contract, "With Flickering Heart," involves investigating disappearances and deaths of young Elven and human men.
  • Evidence points to a succubus as the culprit, with a metal splinter found in a victim's arm.
  • Dandelion helps lure the succubus out, who accuses Elias of the murders.
  • Confronting Elias reveals his association with the succubus and his deceit, leading to a decision to bring suspicions to Yorvath or kill the succubus.
  • Thorough investigation leads to Yorvath taking action against Elias, who flees and attempts to kill Geralt, resulting in his demise.

36:28

"Murder mystery reveals dark family secrets"

  • Thorak is implicated in his master's disappearance, and if the investigation is conducted while he is alive, it indicates incomplete tasks or a deal made with him.
  • Thorak denies involvement in the replica Saskia chalice when questioned, but if he is killed, a key is found on his body.
  • The key leads to a chest in Thorak's home containing a note from Olcan to Thorak, incriminating both in Saskia's poisoning.
  • Olcan is identified as the primary figure behind Saskia's poisoning, with clear intentions revealed in the note.
  • Stennis is suspected due to Olcan's request to clear out the kitchen, but concrete evidence of his involvement is lacking.
  • Stennis refuses to provide blood for Saskia's cure, even attempting to bribe Geralt for innocence.
  • Geralt must decide whether to let a mob lynch Stennis or have him taken into custody, with no concrete proof of Stennis's guilt.
  • Allowing a lynching is deemed a greater evil, as Geralt would not support such an act even without solid evidence.
  • A side quest involving Maverick and spirits reveals a complex story of family betrayal and a river demon's manipulation.
  • The river demon seeks to corrupt Maverick after failing with his brother, using the spirits of his sisters to deceive and manipulate.

48:56

"Geralt's Moral Dilemmas in Witcher 2"

  • Geralt is faced with a moral dilemma in a quest where he must decide whether to trust a demon or a man named Maverick, accused of murder.
  • The demon sister's story is suspicious, and Geralt can find a clue in the graveyard outside the hut where the quest takes place.
  • Inspecting the graves in the graveyard reveals a male name on a child's grave, contradicting the demon's claim of three sisters.
  • Geralt has the option to give Maverick to the demon, but the demon's clear intent to kill Maverick prompts Geralt to consider killing the spirit outright.
  • Geralt's profession as a Witcher influences his decision-making, leading him to prioritize the safety of Maverick over tricking him without evidence.
  • Another choice Geralt faces involves sparing or killing a wounded mercenary named Pangratt, who offers a sword upgrade if spared.
  • Roach, Geralt's companion, seeks revenge against King Henselt for killing their men, leading to a decision on whether to spare or kill the king.
  • Roach's desire for vengeance is fueled by Henselt's betrayal and mistreatment of their men, including forcing himself onto Roach's right-hand woman, Ves.
  • Geralt's decision to let Roach handle the situation with King Henselt is influenced by the recent events of betrayal and loss experienced by Roach.
  • The final act of the game presents Geralt with significant choices that impact the narrative, such as rescuing Triss or aiding Philippa in lifting a curse on Saskia.

01:00:51

Geralt's Choices: Priorities and Consequences

  • Geralt mentions in the epilogue that Saskia can still be cured, emphasizing the importance of saving her.
  • One decision involves choosing between saving Triss or helping Roach rescue Anais from Academy Camp, highlighting different priorities.
  • Geralt's dynamic with Roach is highlighted, showing their unique understanding of each other's priorities.
  • Geralt's clear priority for Triss is evident in scripted moments before crucial decisions, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
  • The optional quest involving escorting a woman outside the city is tied to rescuing Anais, showcasing the interconnected decisions.
  • The choice between helping Roach or rescuing Triss feels unnecessary due to the placement of the rescue mission.
  • Geralt can make a judgment call on where Anais should be taken, showcasing the political complexities of the decision.
  • The decision to save or let Sheila die is a crucial moment, revealing Sheila's manipulations and Geralt's moral stance.
  • The decision to kill or spare Saskia, the dragon, is a significant choice, influenced by Geralt's beliefs and the dragon's fate.
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