All 44 Guarded Treasures Overview
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Track all guarded treasures locations in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Complete map guide with 46 locations across White Orchard, Velen, Novigrad, Skellige, Kaer Morhen.
Guarded treasures are loot locations protected by enemies or monsters.
Complete the full Witcher 3 map and every question mark with our Points of Interest (POI) Checklists like All Places of Power, All Bandit Camps, All Smugglers Caches.
What Are Guarded Treasures?
Guarded Treasures are Points of Interest (POIs) marked on your map in The Witcher 3. These locations are loot sites protected by enemies or monsters. Completing these locations provides rewards, experience points, and valuable loot. They are essential for 100% map completion.
Are Any Guarded Treasures Missable?
No, guarded treasures are not missable in The Witcher 3. All 46 locations remain available throughout the game and can be completed at any time, even after finishing the main story. However, some locations may be easier to access during certain quests or after unlocking specific areas.
Yes, completing all guarded treasures is essential for 100% map completion in The Witcher 3. These locations are part of the comprehensive map completion requirements.
Related Checklists
Complete the full Witcher 3 map and every question mark with our Points of Interest (POI) Checklists like All Places of Power, All Bandit Camps, and All Smugglers Caches.
Use our checklist alongside other Witcher 3 map completion checklists to track your full progress.
Guarded Treasures in DLC
Additional map completion content is available in the DLC expansions. Use the Hearts of Stone DLC Checklist and Blood and Wine DLC Checklist for DLC locations and quests.
There are 5 guarded treasures in White Orchard, the starting region.
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A guarded treasure located south of the Ransacked Village. The area contains two chests that must both be searched.
Diagrams: Cidarian Gambesson, Ekimmara Decoction, Tawny Owl |
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A guarded chest located northwest of the Sawmill.
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A guarded treasure on the shore south of Woesong Bridge.
Diagrams: Hunter's Gauntlets, Split Bolt, Succubus Decoction, Troll Decoction |
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A guarded treasure east of the Nilfgaardian Garrison containing multiple chests.
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A guarded treasure located in a graveyard near the Mill. The chest lies beside a body.
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There are 14 guarded treasures in Velen.
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A guarded treasure northeast of Heatherton. A cyclops guards the area and the treasure only appears after completing the Master Armorers quest.
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A guarded treasure west of Blackbough, hidden in a pouch inside a boat.
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A guarded chest located south of Hangman's Alley.
Diagrams: Quebrith |
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A guarded chest northwest of the Coast of Wrecks.
Diagrams: Nigredo |
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Guarded Treasure
Region:
 Velen
Signpost:  Dragonslayers' Grotto
Guarded Treasure
Level 12
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A guarded treasure west of Dragonslayers' Grotto.
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A guarded treasure north of Lurtch. An alghoul protects the chest.
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Region:
Velen
Signpost: Oxenfurt
Guarded Treasure
Level 9
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A guarded chest east of Kimbolt Way.
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A guarded chest northwest of the Inn at the Crossroads.
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A guarded treasure south of Midcopse with a chest and a sack.
Rewards: Salmian Brigandine, Maribor Forest |
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A guarded chest west of Olena's Grove.
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A guarded treasure north of the Destroyed Bastion containing two chests.
Diagrams: Enhanced Ogroid Oil, Enhanced Petri's Philter, Longclaw, Lyrian Hardened Leather Trousers |
There are 3 guarded treasures in Novigrad.
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A guarded chest north of a cavern.
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A guarded chest southwest of Yantra.
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There are 22 guarded treasures in Skellige.
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A guarded treasure west of the Crossroads. The loot is found on a corpse.
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A guarded treasure southwest of Kaer Trolde Harbor.
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A guarded chest located northwest of Harviken.
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A guarded treasure northeast of Fornhala. Loot is found on both a corpse and a chest.
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A guarded chest east of Gedyneith.
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A guarded chest north of Blandare.
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A guarded chest at the top of an isle northwest of Faroe.
Diagrams: Spikeroog Longsword, Superior Cursed Oil |
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A guarded chest southwest of Undvik - we list Gull Point for relatively easy boat access, although the treasure is far to the west.
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A guarded chest along the Wild Shore.
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A guarded treasure on a remote island in the open sea. The loot is found on a corpse. We list Urialla Harbor as the closest signposts, but this treasure is located far southeast of An Skellig.
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One of 6 Guarded Treasures in the ocean between An Skellig and Spikeroog. This is the most eastern one.
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One of 6 Guarded Treasures in the ocean between An Skellig and Spikeroog. This is the second-most eastern one.
Diagrams: Full Moon |
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One of 6 Guarded Treasures in the ocean between An Skellig and Spikeroog. This is the third-most eastern one.
Diagrams: Enhanced Dimeritium Bomb |
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One of 6 Guarded Treasures in the ocean between An Skellig and Spikeroog. This is the thid-most western one.
Diagrams: Enhanced White Honey |
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One of 6 Guarded Treasures in the ocean between An Skellig and Spikeroog. This is the most western one.
Diagrams: Enhanced Blizzard |
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One of 6 Guarded Treasures in the ocean between An Skellig and Spikeroog. This is the second-most western one.
Diagrams: Vermilion |
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A guarded chest among ruins north of Rogne.
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The Witcher 3 Guarded Treasures FAQ
How many guarded treasures are in The Witcher 3?
There are 46 guarded treasures in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt base game. These guarded treasures across all regions. Use our checklist to track all 46 locations and ensure you don't miss any during your playthrough.
What are guarded treasures in The Witcher 3?
Guarded Treasures are Points of Interest (POIs) marked on your map in The Witcher 3. These locations guarded treasures across all regions. Completing these locations provides rewards, experience points, and valuable loot. They are essential for 100% map completion.
Are guarded treasures missable in The Witcher 3?
No, guarded treasures are not missable in The Witcher 3. All 46 locations remain available throughout the game and can be completed at any time, even after finishing the main story. However, some locations may be easier to access during certain quests or after unlocking specific areas.
How do I use the All Guarded Treasures checklist?
Our All Guarded Treasures Checklist features auto-save functionality - your progress is automatically saved locally in your browser with no login required. Simply check off locations as you complete them, and your progress will be preserved when you return. The checklist organizes all 46 locations by region and includes detailed descriptions and signpost locations.
Do I need to complete all guarded treasures for 100% completion?
Yes, completing all 46 guarded treasures is essential for 100% map completion in The Witcher 3. These locations are part of the comprehensive map completion requirements. Use our checklist alongside other Witcher 3 map completion checklists to track your full progress.