All 33 Treasure Hunts Overview
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Complete checklist of all Treasure Hunts in The Witcher 3. Track your progress following clues to hidden caches and sunken treasures across White Orchard, Velen, Novigrad, and Skellige to reach The Witcher 3 100% completion with our auto-save All Treasure Hunts checklist that saves every step.
This checklist covers all treasure hunt quests organized by region and recommended progression, from the early hunts in White Orchard through late-game. Each treasure hunt includes level requirements, region location, nearby signposts, and detailed descriptions of treasure locations and rewards.
Finding Treasure Hunts
Treasure hunts are often discovered through notes, maps, or by exploring question marks on the map. You'll find clues on bodies, in abandoned buildings, or from notice boards. Each hunt leads you to a specific treasure location with loot, diagrams, or crafting materials.
Most treasure hunts can be completed at any time, but some require reaching certain areas or levels. Follow the checklist order which is organized by region and recommended progression to complete them efficiently.
Related Checklists
See also All Main Quests Checklist, All Side Quests Checklist, and All Scavenger Hunts Checklist.
Visit the Witcher 3 Checklists hub for every checklist and guide available for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
All Treasure Hunts in DLC
Several new treasure hunts were also added in the DLC. Use the Hearts of Stone DLC Checklist and Blood and Wine DLC Checklist for all DLC treasure hunts.
White Orchard Treasure Hunts
There are 3 treasure hunts in White Orchard. Early treasure hunts introduce players to the mechanic of following clues to hidden caches.
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Geralt discovers hidden loot guarded by wolves east of the
 Mill (the closest eastern question mark to east) in  White Orchard. Notes found there lead him to a nearby  Bandit Camp northwest of Cackler Bridge, where more treasure can be found.How to start: Loot the  Hidden Treasure far east of Mill signpost. |
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Geralt finds spy's notes in a hidden cache far east of the
White Orchard Mill, leading him to a nearby abandoned hut. Locate the Hidden Treasure as the second closest question mark icon east of Mill signpost.An underground chamber holds deserters' loot, guarded by wolves. How to start: Loot the spy's notes from a Hidden Treasure west of the Mill in White Orchard. |
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Geralt finds the body of a fallen Temerian soldier, carrying a key to a chest in the river. Cross the bridge and reach a nearby house just east of the
Mill signpost.How to start: Loot the body on the bridge southwest of the White Orchard cemetery. |
Velen Treasure Hunts
There are 16 treasure hunts in Velen. Velen treasure hunts often involve deserters, bandits, and hidden stashes across the war-torn region.
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Geralt finds the body of a dead soldier carrying notes about a lost chest, a bit north of the
Ferry Station Signpost.How to start: Loot the corpse at the Hidden Treasure marker north of the Ferry Station. |
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Abandoned Village of Mowshurst east of Lurtch, Geralt explores a ruined cellar and finds the remains of an unfortunate villager along with a note and key. The clue leads him to a hidden stash concealed among the haystacks on the far side of the settlement.How to start: Go to Mowshurst in  Velen and open the cellar door with  Aard. Loot the corpse. |
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At the Fireburst Harbor, Geralt finds the body of a man washed up among the wrecked boats. Fireburst is located on the river, straight south from
Devil's Pit.How to start: Locate the harbor, loot the corpse on the eastern shoreline, and read the unsent letter. |
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At the
Coast of Wrecks, Geralt uncovers notes left behind by pirates that point to Queen Zuleyka's lost treasure. Following the clues leads him into the sea - sunken ship hides a cache.How to start: North of Coast of Wrecks, defeat the pirates at the Hidden Treasure marker, loot the pirate's notes from the mattress and read,. |
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Coast of Wrecks and find a damaged letter leading to a nearby treasure location surrounded by drowners.How to start: Loot a body northwest of the Hangman's Alley signpost on the shore. |
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Southeast of
Marauders' Bridge, Geralt stumbles upon a deserter camp and uncovers a letter hinting at a hidden stash.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker southeast of Marauders' Bridge, defeat the deserters, loot the letter from one of the bodies. |
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Geralt discovers a dead body west of the
Border Post holding a key and letter.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker west of the Border Post and loot the dead body with the key and letter. |
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Geralt explores elven ruins populated by wraiths northeast of
Byways and encounters either a noonwraith or nightwraith depending on the time of day. He retrieves an unsent letter and key.How to start: Go to the ruins and loot the body at the base of the stairs for the key and unsent letter. |
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Geralt follows the road west from
Hangman's Alley to discover a half-sunken ship guarded by drowners. He retrieves the smuggler's notes from a body and clears the area.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker west of Hangman's Alley and loot the body for smuggler's notes. |
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Geralt discovers a group of drowners northwest of
White Eagle Fort. He loots a body for a key and bloodstained document.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker northwest of White Eagle Fort and loot the body for the key and bloodstained document. |
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Geralt encounters a lone foglet guarding two bodies along a small road southeast of the
Devil's Pit. He retrieves a letter and key.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker southeast of the Devil's Pit and loot the bodies for the letter and key. |
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Geralt confronts a bilge hag guarding a body and a dead dog south of the
Eternal Fire Chapel. Using the key found on the body, he unlocks a chest near a tower.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker south of the Eternal Fire Chapel and loot the body for the key and notes. |
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Geralt encounters a grave hag standing over a corpse on a small peninsula south of
Condyle. Using the key found on the body, he unlocks a chest.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker on the peninsula and loot the body for the key and letter. |
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Geralt faces a basilisk guarding a chest and a body west of
Gustfields Farm. Use the key found on the body.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker west of Gustfields Farm and loot the woman's body for the key and letter. |
Novigrad Treasure Hunts
There is 1 treasure hunt in Novigrad and surrounding areas. Novigrad treasure hunts focus on shipwrecks and coastal discoveries.
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Geralt investigates a wrecked ship on a small island southeast of
Widows' Grotto, dealing with drowners and optional mucknixers.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker on the island and loot the chest with the letter to begin the quest. |
Skellige Treasure Hunts
There are 13 treasure hunts across the Skellige Isles. Skellige treasure hunts often involve sunken ships, pirate caches, and island discoveries.
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Geralt investigates a
Hidden Treasure at Ulula's Needle - a small island in Svorlag bay on Spikeroog, dealing with mucknixers and sirens or drowned dead.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker at Ulula's Needle and loot the body for the key and note. |
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Geralt explores a
Ruined Inn on Skellige, defeating sirens. A letter in a chest points him to a chest in a nearby channel.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker at the Ruined Inn and loot the chest with the letter to begin the quest. |
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Geralt discovers a
Hidden Treasure on a wrecked longboat on the southeastern shore of An Skellig. The area is guarded by sirens.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker on the wrecked longboat and loot the corpse for the cargo list. |
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Geralt investigates a
Hidden Treasure on a small island south of Eldberg Lighthouse, clearing a pirate camp before diving underwater.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker on the island, defeat the pirates, and loot the pouch near the campfire. |
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Geralt goes to a
Hidden Treasure southeast of Tor Gvalch'ca near a wrecked ship, following a traveler's notes to a second location on Tor Gvalch'ca island.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker southeast of Tor Gvalch'ca, loot the body on the wrecked ship for the traveler's notes. |
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Geralt finds a
Hidden Treasure on the northern shore of a lake on Undvik, where bandits guard a small boat.How to start: Go to the Hidden Treasure marker north of the lake on Undvik, defeat the bandits, and loot the bag on the boat for the torn piece of paper. |
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Geralt discovers a bear corpse north of the
Boxholm signpost. After looting a body for a key and letter, he proceeds to a nearby ruined house to claim the chest containing Bloodsword and miscellaneous loot. Devourers may be present depending on timing.How to start: Go north of Boxholm signpost and loot the body for the key and letter. |
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Geralt finds a Hidden Treasure at
Dorve Ruins, starting with a skeleton near the entrance that holds a key and map.How to start: Go to Signpost marker at Dorve Ruins and loot the skeleton for the key and map. |
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Geralt finds a cave entrance on Faroe Isle with an endrega. Dive through and defeat endrega drones and a venomous arachas.
How to start: Loot the body outside the cave southwest of Harviken for the key and message. |
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Geralt arrives at an island north of
Ancient Crypt to defeat a powerful archgriffin guarding a nest. After defeating the beast, he collects notes and a skullhead key from the nest.How to start: Head to the archgriffin's nest on Snidhall Isle and loot the notes and skullhead key from the nest. |
MerchantThe Witcher 3 Treasure Hunts FAQ
How many Treasure Hunts are in The Witcher 3?
There are 33 Treasure Hunts in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. These quests involve finding valuable loot, diagrams, and items hidden throughout the game world. Treasure Hunts are often discovered through notes, maps, or by exploring question marks on the map.
What is a Treasure Hunt in The Witcher 3?
A Treasure Hunt in The Witcher 3 is a quest that involves finding valuable loot, diagrams for crafting, or other items hidden in specific locations. These hunts are typically started by finding notes, maps, or by discovering treasure locations marked on your map. Treasure Hunts often reward you with diagrams for weapons and armor, crafting materials, gold, and other valuable items.
How do I use the All Treasure Hunts checklist?
Our All Treasure Hunts Checklist features auto-save functionality. Your progress is automatically saved locally in your browser with no login required. Simply check off treasure hunts as you complete them, and your progress will be preserved when you return. The checklist organizes all 33 treasure hunts by region and includes detailed descriptions.
Are any Treasure Hunts missable in The Witcher 3?
Most Treasure Hunts are available throughout the game, but some may only become accessible during or after specific main quests. Some treasure locations may be in areas that require story progression to unlock. It is recommended to complete treasure hunts as you encounter them. Use our checklist to track every hunt and ensure you do not miss any valuable loot.
Do I need to complete all Treasure Hunts for 100% completion?
While Treasure Hunts are not strictly required for story completion, completing all 33 Treasure Hunts is important for 100% completion in The Witcher 3. These hunts provide valuable diagrams, crafting materials, and gold. Use our checklist alongside other Witcher 3 checklists to track your full completion progress.
What rewards do Treasure Hunts provide?
Treasure Hunts provide various rewards including diagrams for weapons and armor, crafting materials, gold, runes, glyphs, and other valuable items. Some treasure hunts reward unique items or diagrams that cannot be found elsewhere. The loot quality and value typically increases with the recommended level of the treasure hunt location.
