The first expansion ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, titledHeart of Stone, is all abouta complex character named Olgierd von Everec. For most of the expansion Geralt runs around performing three tasks for Olgierd, but on one occasion the two can end up fighting.
Olgierd is infamous for being a hard foe to beat. Not only does he dodge most signs, he also blocks most attacks and a single combo attack can knock Geralt from full health to dead in a matter of seconds. Fortunately, the strategy for beating him is surprisingly simple and relies on a single game mechanic most players are familiar with.
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The Setup
DuringThe Witcher 3mission “Evil’s Soft First Touches,” Geralt will return to the manor where he first met Olgierd von Everec. However, the main building is on fire and Olgierd’s cronies are about to execute someone. The player then has a few dialog choices.
Options 1 and 3 avoid the fight, but option 2, “Let him go or face my wrath,” will cause Olgierd to emerge and challenge Geralt to a duel. The stakes are the honor of his followers and the life of the person being executed.
Battle Strategies
Later in the expansion Geralt encounters a boss battle very similar to Olgierd, and this one isn’t optional. However, all the same strategies apply, and overall the mandatory fight is easier than the duel with Olgierd.
TheHeart of Stoneexpansion toThe Witcher 3is full of tough fights. But while the fight against Olgierd is definitely on that list, a few well-timed parries can end the battle quickly and easily.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions launch on December 14.
