The Witcher 3: Why the 'King's Gambit' Quest is Biased Towards Cerys

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There are plenty of quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that are morally gray, making player choice that much more impactful within the game’s established universe. That said, there are also morally straightforward quests, where it’s easier to discern the best course of action. These often come in the form of cut-and-dry monster contracts, though there are also a few main story quests that fit the bill.

One example of this is “King’s Gambit,” which is one of the last quests in The Witcher 3’s Skellige coronation questline. Geralt’s actions throughout this series of quests will ultimately influence who Skellige’s new ruler will be, and this, in turn, influences the main game’s ending. For many reasons, Cerys appears to be the best option.

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This quest only becomes available when the player completes the quests “Possession” with Cerys (one of the most disturbing quests in The Witcher 3) and “The Lord of Undvik” with Hjalmar. If the player neglects these prerequisite quests, Cerys and Hjalmar will die in an attempt to drive back the oncoming Nilfgaardian fleet. Svanringe Tuirseach, late King Bran’s firstborn, then becomes king. However, by completing the an Craite siblings’ quests, both stake their claim to become the next ruler of Skellige.

In undertaking “King’s Gambit,” the player must report to Crach an Craite in The Witcher 3 to collect a reward for assisting his children in their tasks. During this time, the jarls had gathered at Kaer Trolde to decide on the new king (or queen), and no outsiders were allowed entry. Geralt was an exception. Unfortunately, things would quickly turn sour when a group of werebears appeared and killed nearly every person in the