The Witcher 3: All Persons in Distress + Locations

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.

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Persons In Distress in Velen

Item Name Description
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Velen Signpost: Hangman's Alley Person in Distress Level 6
Southwest of Hangman's Alley, a captive is being held in a small roadside bandit camp.

Reward: Barber
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Velen Signpost: Hanged Man's Tree Person in Distress Level 9
Near the Hanged Man's Tree signpost, a prisoner is locked in a wooden cage guarded by outlaws.

Reward: Merchant
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Velen Signpost: Lindenvale Person in Distress Level 16
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
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Velen Signpost: Bandits' Camp Person in Distress Level 5
At a bandit camp far east of Claywich, on a peninsula.

Reward: Merchant in Claywich that sells Gwent cards
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Persons in Distress in Novigrad

Item Name Description
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Novigrad Signpost: Crossroads (Novigrad) Person in Distress Level 9
West of the Crossroads signpost, a captive is imprisoned inside a makeshift bandit encampment.

Reward: Merchant
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Persons in Distress in Skellige

Item Name Description
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Skellige Signpost: Blandare Person in Distress Level 13
South of Blandare, a hostage is surrounded by raiders in a small coastal encampment.

Reward: Herbalist
Person in Distress
Person in Distress Region: Skellige Signpost: Sund Person in Distress Level 14
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.

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