All 7 Persons in Distress Overview
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Track all persons in distress locations in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Complete map guide with 7 locations across Velen, Novigrad, Skellige.
Persons in distress are NPCs who need help, often rewarding you with merchants or services.
Complete the full Witcher 3 map and every question mark with our Points of Interest (POI) Checklists like All Monster Dens, All Spoils of War, All Abandoned Sites.
What Are Persons in Distress?
Persons in Distress are Points of Interest (POIs) marked on your map in The Witcher 3. Rescuing these NPCs often rewards you with merchants, craftsmen, or other services.
Completing these locations provides rewards, experience points, and valuable loot. They are essential for 100% map completion.
Are Any Persons in Distress Missable?
No, persons in distress are not missable in The Witcher 3. All 7 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.
Related Checklists
Complete the full Witcher 3 map and every question mark with our Points of Interest (POI) Checklists like All Monster Dens, All Spoils of War, All Abandoned Sites.
Use our checklist alongside other Witcher 3 map completion checklists to track your full progress.
Persons in Distress in DLC
Use the Hearts of Stone DLC Checklist and Blood and Wine DLC Checklist for DLC map completion.
There are 4 persons in distress in Velen.
This table lists every persons in distress location in Velen with signpost references and descriptions.
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Southwest of Hangman's Alley, a captive is being held in a small roadside bandit camp.
Reward:  Barber |
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Near the Hanged Man's Tree signpost, a prisoner is locked in a wooden cage guarded by outlaws.
Reward:  Merchant |
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North of Lindenvale, a prisoner is confined within a fortified hideout and must be freed with a key taken from one of the guards.
Reward:  Armorsmith in Mulbrydale |
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At a bandit camp far east of Claywich, on a peninsula.
Reward: Merchant in  Claywich that sells Gwent cards |
There are 1 persons in distress in Novigrad.
This table lists every persons in distress location in Novigrad with signpost references and descriptions.
| ✓ | Item Name | Description | |
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West of the Crossroads signpost, a captive is imprisoned inside a makeshift bandit encampment.
Reward: Merchant |
There are 2 persons in distress in Skellige.
This table lists every persons in distress location in Skellige with signpost references and descriptions.
| ✓ | Item Name | Description | |
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South of Blandare, a hostage is surrounded by raiders in a small coastal encampment.
Reward:  Herbalist |
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Near Sund, a prisoner is locked inside a cage and requires a key taken from nearby enemies.
Reward:  Blacksmith in Fayrlund |
The Witcher 3 Persons in Distress FAQ
How many persons in distress are in The Witcher 3?
There are 7 persons in distress in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt base game. These persons in distress across all regions. Use our checklist to track all 7 locations and ensure you don't miss any during your playthrough.
What are persons in distress in The Witcher 3?
Persons in Distress are Points of Interest (POIs) marked on your map in The Witcher 3. These locations persons in distress across all regions. Completing these locations provides rewards, experience points, and valuable loot. They are essential for 100% map completion.
Are persons in distress missable in The Witcher 3?
No, persons in distress are not missable in The Witcher 3. All 7 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 Persons in Distress checklist?
Our All Persons in Distress 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 7 locations by region and includes detailed descriptions and signpost locations.
Do I need to complete all persons in distress for 100% completion?
Yes, completing all 7 persons in distress 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.