Novigrad, a sprawling metropolis in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, offers a wealth of side quests and Witcher Contracts that will keep players engaged for hours. These activities are scattered across numerous settlements, providing ample opportunities for Geralt to earn coin, uncover hidden stories, and hone his skills.
Quests in Gustfields
In the Gustfields region, players can embark on several distinct quests. "A Barnful of Trouble" requires Geralt to confront ghouls near Carsten. East of Honeyfill Meadworks, "Empty Coop" involves tracking down missing children for an old woman. Near Yantra, "Little Red" presents a choice to help villagers deal with a werewolf, while "Novigrad Hospitality" sees Geralt wake up after a night of drinking with his possessions stolen, leading him to track down the thieves. East of Oxenfurt, "Spooked Mare" tasks Geralt with recovering a stolen horse, offering options to buy it back, use Axii, or fight for its return. West of Carsten, "Strangers in the Night" involves a campsite conversation with an outcome that leads to a diagram reward.
Quests in Far Corners and Grassy Knoll
Further afield, the Far Corners and Grassy Knoll area holds quests such as "Following the Thread," which begins in Trottheim on Faroe and culminates in a confrontation with Hammond and later Karadin. "Karmic Justice" involves a merchant being harassed for fisstech outside the city walls, where Geralt can choose to side with the merchant or the elves. "The Dwarven Document Dilemma" requires retrieving papers for Rostan Muggs, leading to the Seven Cats Inn where the papers can be acquired through combat, a game of Gwent, or persuasion.
Quests in Hierarch Square and Glory Lane
Within the heart of Novigrad, around Hierarch Square and Glory Lane, several quests await. "A Feast For Crows" is triggered by a foul smell, leading Geralt to a meeting of dwarves and a decision on whether to sell or keep a key. "Message from an Old Friend" involves retrieving a specific book from a shop in Hierarch Square. "Of Swords and Dumplings" is a lengthy quest line that begins with a blacksmith, involving ambushes, finding a hidden warehouse, and eventually leading to the acquisition of a new weapon, requiring either level 3 Axii or 200 Crowns for certain interactions. "Racists of Novigrad" involves intervening in two separate incidents of elves being harassed. "Suspicious Shakedown" offers a discount from a merchant after dealing with bullies, either through combat or Axii. "The Flame of Hatred" starts by interacting with a preacher, potentially leading to an ambush later.
Quests in Dockside and Silverton
The Dockside and Silverton areas present a variety of encounters. "A Walk on the Waterfront" is an escort mission for a nobleman. "Black Pearl" begins in Novigrad but requires travel to Skellige to retrieve a pearl from an oyster bed, followed by defending a client from drowners. "Drunken Rabble" involves a simple fight against some unruly drunks near the Golden Sturgeon. "Hey, You Wanna Look at My Stuff?" starts with a halfling who flees from witch hunters, leading Geralt on a chase. "Out On Your Arse" is a straightforward combat encounter. "Strumpet in Distress" involves interrupting what turns out to be a role-playing scenario. "Warehouse of Woe" tasks Geralt with investigating a warehouse in the dock area, concluding with a choice on how to report the findings.
Quests in Gildorf and Oxenfurt
In and around Gildorf and Oxenfurt, players can find quests such as "A Tome Entombed," which involves exploring sewers and a crypt to deal with a vampire. "Fencing Lessons" becomes available after meeting Rosa during a hunt for Dandelion, leading to a duel and a search for Rosa. "Hidden Messages of the Nilfgaardian Kind" involves finding hidden notes using Witcher Senses, leading Geralt into the sewers. "Never Trust Children (1)" begins with an upset child and escalates into an ambush by bandits. "Of Dairy and Darkness" is a complex quest involving exploring ruins, a tyromancy room, and a laboratory, requiring specific items and culminating in Geralt navigating magical barriers. "Rough Neighbourhood" involves defending a woman from thugs and later assisting her again. "The Most Truest of Basilisks" starts at a camp near Novigrad Gate, involving a confrontation with a beast. "The Nobleman Statuette" and "The Soldier Statuette" are related quests involving Triss and specific figurines. Finally, "The Price of Passage" involves dealing with guards demanding a 'war tax' at Oxenfurt, with options to pay or fight.