The Witcher 3 – White Orchard Perfect Start (Episode 1) – No Commentary Walkthrough

In this first episode of my Witcher 3 story walkthrough, we start in White Orchard and set up the perfect early‑game run. This episode covers the full prologue, “Lilac and Gooseberries,” key side quests, a Witcher contract, and two major boss fights – all presented with clean, no‑commentary gameplay so you can follow the story like a TV episode.

If you’re starting a new playthrough or just want a cinematic recap of the opening hours, this episode gives you a complete, immersive look at Geralt’s first steps in the Northern Realms.

Episode Highlights

• Opening prologue and cinematic intro with Geralt and Yennefer

• Arrival in White Orchard and the “Lilac and Gooseberries” main quest

• Exploring the village, notice board, and early merchants

• Side quests: “Twisted Firestarter” and “Missing in Action”

• Witcher Contract: “Devil by the Well” and the Noonwraith boss fight

• Preparing for and hunting the Royal Griffin (Beast of White Orchard)

• Royal Griffin boss fight and contract completion

• Meeting Yennefer and leaving White Orchard for Vizima

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro

• 00:27 - Prologue

• 21:52 - Main Quest: Lilac and Gooseberries

• 28:10 - Reaching White Orchard Inn

• 32:34 - Ask the travelers about Yennefer

• 46:43 - Side Quest: Twisted Firestarter

• 53:39 - Explore the White Orchard

• 01:54:58 - Scavenger Hunt: Viper School Gear

• 02:00:40 - Side Quest: Missing In Action

• 02:07:13 - Continue to explore White Orchard

• 02:18:04 - Main Quest: Lilac and Gooseberries (Talk to Nilfgaards)

• 02:30:05 - Main Quest: The Beast of White Orchard (Talk to Mislav)

• 02:41:47 - Contract: Devil By The Well

• 02:55:32 - Defeat the noonwraith

• 02:58:36 - Main Quest: The Beast of White Orchard (Talk to Vesemir)

• 03:04:58 - Defeat the royal griffin

• 03:14:59 - Meet Yennefer and departing rom White Orchard

• 03:19:53 - At Vizima

Tips & Tricks for This Episode

• Loot everything in and around White Orchard – herbs, monster parts, and basic gear here will carry you comfortably into Velen.

• Grab all quests from the notice board early to reveal question marks on the map and create a natural exploration route.

• For the Noonwraith fight, use Yrden to trap her and strike when she materializes – it makes the battle much safer, especially on higher difficulties.

• Before the Royal Griffin encounter, craft and use the correct oil and potions; this fight is much easier with Thunderbolt and the appropriate beast oil.

• This walkthrough keeps HUD clutter low and has no commentary, so you can either play along or just enjoy the story like a TV episode.

Continue the Walkthrough

Next episode: Geralt reaches Vizima for a tense audience with Emperor Emhyr, sets up the search for Ciri, and prepares to travel into war‑torn Velen.