Monster contracts are one of the most common types of side quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and most players that have explored a decent amount in the game will have completed at least a few of these quests. Not only do monster contracts often reward the player with money, but they usually also reward the player with new equipment.
Completing monster contracts can be easy or difficult depending on the quest; however, sometimes, the player may need a few tips to help them defeat the boss that they’re facing. A lot of the monsters in The Witcher 3 are very powerful, and it’s important to be prepared before taking on one of these difficult contracts.
10 Always Have Every Type Of Oil
Oils in The Witcher 3 are very important, but they are especially important when completing monster contracts because they will help defeat different monsters that the player will encounter during these missions.
Geralt can craft a large variety of different oils that will help in defeating different types of monsters such as Necrophages, Specters, Hybrids, and many others. There are also varying levels of these potions that range from dealing 10% more damage to monsters to dealing 50% more damage.
9 Read Every Message Board
Message boards will usually have at least one monster contract that the player can read and then gain the quest for completing the contract. If the player makes sure to pay attention to message boards, then they will never run out of quests to complete until they have completed every monster contract.
Almost every village in the game has a message board, and it is important to read the larger contracts on the board as those are the ones that grant the player a quest.
8 Learn The Layout Of The Open-World Map
The layout of the map is important both for the base game of The Witcher 3 and 4, the DLC area Toussaint. Players should spend some time exploring the layout so that they will be ready for a fight with a monster on any terrain in the game.
Knowing about an area will allow the player to maneuver better on the battlefield and defeat the enemy, or monster in this case, more swiftly, which immensely helps when completing these quests.
7 Practice Combat By Fighting Weaker Enemies
Fighting weaker enemies when not completing a quest may seem useless in certain situations; however, it is actually a great way to train for fighting the more powerful enemies in the game.
For example, fighting a pack of Drowners is good practice before taking on a more powerful boss fight where there may be some weaker minions involved that will swarm the player all at once. Taking the time to fight weaker enemies is a great strategy in any game, and because of the diversity of monsters in TheWitcher 3, this is an important idea to follow.
6 If A Contract Is A Higher Level Then Complete It Later
Sometimes the player will come upon a monster contract that is a much higher level than the player currently is at the time. In this instance, the player will want to accept the contract but journey back to the area when they have leveled up a bit more.
Luckily, monster contracts never expire similar to side quests, and as such, it is a good idea to avoid completing them when the player is very under-leveled because it will take much more time to defeat the enemy and, in some cases, it will be almost impossible.
5 Stay On The Lookout For Alchemy Ingredients
As previously mentioned, creating oils and having a large stock of them at all times is crucial for defeating the different monsters that the player will encounter during side quests in the game.
As such, it is very important to be on the lookout for Alchemy ingredients because they can be found while traversing the landscape in The Witcher 3, and there are a wide variety of different ingredients that the player can find. It is also important to always loot monsters because they often have Alchemy ingredients on their bodies as well.
4 Purchase Or Upgrade Equipment Before Taking A Contract
The player should never attempt to defeat a boss before upgrading their equipment by either purchasing new armor and weapons or improving their already existing equipment.
The player can upgrade equipment by heading into a city and talking to a Blacksmith or Armorer, and they can also buy equipment at this vendor as well. The bosses that the player will battle during monster contracts are some of the toughest enemies in the game, and it is important to always have leveled gear with the player at all times since leveling up is a common occurrence.
3 Read The Bestiary Before Fighting A Monster
Although it may seem like an enemy is completely new to the player, and they haven’t already fought one before, it is actually very common to fight an enemy that the player has already encountered in The Witcher 3.
Before attempting to defeat a monster during a monster contract, the player should always check their Bestiary to gain information on the monster that they are about to fight and what its weaknesses are. Learning the weaknesses of an enemy is crucial to defeating it, and another method of doing this is by researching the monster on the internet.
2 Always Have The Best Sign Equipped Prior To Entering A Fight
During the course of The Witcher 3, the player will usually pick a sign that they favor over the other signs in the game and will upgrade it more than the other signs. Even if the player doesn’t decide to upgrade their signs during the course of a playthrough, there’s usually one sign that the player is best with and will be the most advantageous to use during a battle.
The player should make sure to equip their most powerful and useful sign before going toe to toe with a monster so that they are not switching between signs in the heat of the fight. Some monsters are also more susceptible to certain signs; for example, Igni deals fire damage.
1 Have A Lot Of Open Inventory Space Before Completing A Contract
Inventory space is important for the entirety of a playthrough in The Witcher 3; however, when completing side quests such as monster contracts, it is very important to clear the player’s inventory before starting one.
The reason that this is so important is because the boss that the player fights will most likely have a decent amount of loot on its body when it dies, and these rewards will usually include equipment that is heavy, such as armor and weapons. The player should make sure to have a decent amount of inventory weight cleared up before completing a monster contract so that they can carry all of their rewards off of the battlefield.
