The Eternal Battle, a pivotal quest in The Witcher 2, stands as a testament to the game’s branching narrative and challenging combat. Whether you’re siding with the stoic Roche or the nimble Iorveth, this quest throws you into a spectral battlefield, demanding both cunning and courage.
The Witcher 2 Eternal Battle Walkthrough
Awakening the Curse
- Roche: King Henselt’s camp is shrouded in mist after the curse activates. Head to Dethmold’s tent for clues about breaking it – four artifacts symbolizing hate, death, faith, and courage are needed.
- Iorveth: The curse strikes soon after arriving in Vergen. Seek Philippa Eilhart for guidance. She’ll take care of faith and courage artifacts, leaving you to find hate and death.
Gathering the Artifacts
- Symbol of Hate (Commander’s Sword):
- Roche: In the Tunnel of the Founders, Zoltan and Saskia offer the sword.
- Iorveth: Saskia gives it after recovering from the A Matter of Life and Death quest.
- Symbol of Death (Dun Banner Standard):
- Iorveth: Cecil reveals its location in the Dwarven Catacombs. Answer Ekhart Henessy’s questions correctly or defeat him to claim the Standard.
- Roche: Skalen Burdon and Yarpen Zigrin point you towards the catacombs. Follow the same steps as Iorveth to obtain the Standard.
| Statement | Names of Northern Army leaders |
| The positions of the northern armies | You got it wrong. |
| Name the chief Nilfgaardian commander at Brenna | Menno Coehoorn. |
| He won’t be able to attack the North again | Coehoorn is dead. |
| How did you survive the battle of Brenna? | Vandergrift and Seltkirk. |
| How did you survive the battle of Brenna | He won’t be able to attack the North again |
Roche’s Path Artifacts
- Symbol of Courage (Seltkirk’s Armor): Defeat Vinson Traut during the Conspiracy Theory quest.
- Symbol of Faith (King Henselt’s Medallion): Complete The Blood Curse quest and save the King from assassins. Dethmold rewards you with the Medallion.
Facing the Mist
Once you have all four artifacts, return to Philippa (Roche) or Dethmold (Iorveth). They reveal a powerful demon, Draug, has replaced the expected Visitor. Prepare to enter the mist and confront it.
The Possessions
Within the mist, Geralt gets possessed by four ghosts, each drawn to the specific artifact they represent. You’ll lose your abilities and rely solely on swordplay and blocking.
- Aedirn Soldier: Fight your way through enemies to capture the enemy standard bearer.
- Messenger: Sprint through a path while dodging flaming arrows.
- Seltkirk’s Spirit: Witness cutscenes and fight enemies, culminating in the Draug boss fight.
Draug, the true entity behind the curse, awaits Geralt in a final confrontation. This formidable foe requires agility and tactical thinking:
- Dodge, don’t block: Draug’s attacks are unblockable, so precise dodging is key to survival.
- Exploit weaknesses: Attack Draug from behind after his attacks to bypass his shield health.
- Seek shelter: Heed Draug’s shouts and hide behind rocks to avoid flaming arrows and meteors.
The final possession, a priest, leads soldiers to safety as the curse breaks and a meteor storm rages. Once the storm subsides, Geralt wakes up in a different location depending on his path:
- Roche: Brothel in the camp, informed about the impending attack on Vergen.
- Iorveth: Philippa’s house, learning about Henselt’s march towards Vergen.
The Eternal Battle concludes, leaving Geralt and the player with crucial choices and consequences that shape the rest of the story.
With this guide, you’re well-equipped to navigate The Eternal Battle and its unique challenges, regardless of whether you side with Roche or Iorveth. Remember, Geralt’s destiny awaits, shrouded in the mist of this epic Witcher 2 adventure!
