The Witcher 3: All Monster Dens & Locations

All 10 Monster Dens Overview

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Track all monster dens locations in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Complete map guide with 10 locations across Velen, Novigrad, Skellige.

Monster dens are lairs that must be cleared by killing all monsters and interacting with chests.

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What Are Monster Dens?

Monster Dens are Points of Interest (POIs) marked on your map in The Witcher 3. Completing these locations provides rewards, experience points, and valuable loot. They are essential for 100% map completion.

Monster dens are lairs that must be cleared by killing all monsters and interacting with chests.

Are Any Monster Dens Missable?

No, monster dens are not missable in The Witcher 3. All 10 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 10 monster dens is essential for 100% map completion in The Witcher 3. These locations are part of the comprehensive map completion requirements.

Related Checklists

See also All Main Quests Checklist, All Side Quests Checklist, and All Witcher Contract Checklist.

Use our checklist alongside other Witcher 3 map completion checklists to track your full progress.

Monster Dens in DLC

Use the Hearts of Stone DLC Checklist and Blood and Wine DLC Checklist for additional map completion in the expansion regions.

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There are 2 monster dens in Velen and the surrounding swamps.

✓		Item Name	Description
		Monster Den Region: Velen Signpost: Dragonslayers' Grotto Monster Den Level 11	Kill all the monsters and loot the chest in the first branching room. Diagrams: Maribor Sword, Beast Oil
		Monster Den Region: Velen Signpost: Hanged Man's Tree Monster Den Level 6	Northwest of Hanged Man's Tree, kill all the monsters and interact with the chests. Diagrams: Axeman's Gauntlets, Eirlithrad, Superior Ursine Armor, Superior Ursine Boots, Superior Ursine Gauntlets, Superior Ursine Trousers, Tor'haerne, Dragon's Dream, Enhanced Dancing Star, Enhanced Golden Oriole, Enhanced Vampire Oil

There are 2 monster dens in Novigrad and Gnovyeh.

✓		Item Name	Description
		Monster Den Region: Novigrad Signpost: Ursten Monster Den Level 18	East of Ursten, kill all the monsters and interact with the chests at the far end of the cave.
		Monster Den Region: Novigrad Signpost: Cavern Monster Den Level 5	Interact with the chest.

There are 6 monster dens across the Skellige Isles.

✓		Item Name	Description
		Monster Den Region: Skellige Signpost: Kaer Gelen Monster Den Level 23	Northeast of Kaer Gelen, kill the alghouls and interact with the chest. Diagrams: Condotierre's Boots, Superior Black Blood
		Monster Den Region: Skellige Signpost: Kaer Gelen Monster Den Level 29	In Kaer Gelen, kill the monsters and interact with the chest.
		Monster Den Region: Skellige Signpost: Harviken Monster Den Level 5	East of Harviken, Interact with the chest.
		Monster Den Region: Skellige Signpost: Trottheim Monster Den Level 5	South of Trottheim, interact with the chest.
		Monster Den Region: Skellige Signpost: Fornhala Monster Den Level 12	Get the note and key from the corpse and open the chest near the entrance east of Fornhala.
		Monster Den Region: Skellige Signpost: Rogne Monster Den Level 29	Destroy the monster den and loot all 4 chests northwest of Rogne. Diagrams: Faustino, Superior Devil's Puffball, Superior Northern Wind, Superior Specter Oil

The Witcher 3 Monster Dens FAQ

How many monster dens are in The Witcher 3?

There are 10 monster dens in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt base game. These monster dens across all regions. Use our checklist to track all 10 locations and ensure you don't miss any during your playthrough.

What are monster dens in The Witcher 3?

Monster Dens are Points of Interest (POIs) marked on your map in The Witcher 3. These locations monster dens across all regions. Completing these locations provides rewards, experience points, and valuable loot. They are essential for 100% map completion.

Are monster dens missable in The Witcher 3?

No, monster dens are not missable in The Witcher 3. All 10 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 Monster Dens checklist?

Our All Monster Dens 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 10 locations by region and includes detailed descriptions and signpost locations.

Do I need to complete all monster dens for 100% completion?

Yes, completing all 10 monster dens 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.