Lost Goods is a treasure hunt fromThe Witcher 3’sdeadly swamp, Velen. You might encounter this short quest when exploring the region while searching for Ciri. Like other treasure hunts, you will need to find a single clue and search a designated area to find a chestful of treasure.

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An annotated screenshot in The Witcher 3, with an orange circle over the minimap.

Far from major roads and settlements, you may need this guide to find the body that starts the quest. The loot itself isn’t the best, but it can be incredibly valuable early in Geralt’s adventure when you are strapped for cash. Alternatively, if you just want to do everything in the game, we’ll help you do that.

Where To Start Treasure Hunt: Lost Goods

This quest begins north ofFerry Station,a fast travel point found southeast ofHanged Man’s Tree,where Geralt first enters Velen. You will need to find adead Nilfgaardianin the woods to find a note that starts the quest.

Ferry Station has aGhoul problem,with the necrophages occupying the town. While not required, you may wish tokill thembefore continuing on this quest.

A screenshot of Geralt looting a fallen Nilfgaardian in The Witcher 3.

This Nilfgaardian was slain while searching for a chest full of valuables stolen from civilians fleeing the war. The note will lead you to a small marsheast of the body.It’s just a few steps away.

Getting The Treasure

The treasure chest isnext to a half-sunken boatby a dock anda pack of Drowners.While not required, it is certainly much safer tokill the monstersbefore attempting to empty the treasure chest.

The tall grass surrounding the treasure can make this fight more challenging than usual. Keep an eye out forDrowners lunging throughbefore they take you by surprise.Watch their health indicatorsto get a sense of where they are.

A screenshot of a treasure chest highlighted with Geralt’s Witcher Senses in a marsh.

The quest will end after you claim the treasure. The loot itself is randomized but will likely containcrafting materials and some mediocre weapons.You can also search some crates and barrels on the dock forless valuable lootsuch as animal pelts or alcohol if you are lucky.

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