Witcher 3 Road To Bald Mountain Key

Let's talk about Bald Mountain in The Witcher 3. Specifically, getting there. You know, the quest called "The Road to Bald Mountain"?

Am I the only one who finds this quest...slightly anticlimactic?

The Setup

Okay, hear me out. We're talking about a crucial point in the game. You're racing against time, right? Ciri is in danger!

Everyone's all stressed. The music is dramatic. You're gathering allies like it's the end of the world.

But then…the Road to Bald Mountain? It feels...almost too easy.

The Key Conundrum (or Lack Thereof)

Remember the key? The thing you need to actually *get* to Bald Mountain? It's supposed to be guarded by a fearsome beast!

Supposedly, this creature presents a significant challenge. A real obstacle on this desperate rescue mission.

Except… it's really not that hard, is it?

Maybe I was over-leveled. Maybe I just got lucky. But the whole "epic quest for the key" felt a little deflated.

The monster guarding the key is usually a joke. Even on Death March difficulty, it's manageable. Honestly, the drowners near Velen are more threatening sometimes.

Expectation vs. Reality

The game builds up this pivotal moment. You expect an agonizing trial. A true test of your Witcher skills.

What you often get is a slightly tougher-than-average monster. You smack it a few times, loot the key, and move on.

Seriously, Geralt spends more time haggling for contracts. I spend more time deciding which Gwent cards to keep.

Don't get me wrong, Bald Mountain itself is fantastic. The witches? Terrifying. The choices? Impactful.

But the Road to Bald Mountain? It feels like a scenic route with a mildly grumpy toll booth attendant.

It should have more obstacles. Maybe some traps. Or even bandits that use proper tactics.

An Unpopular Opinion?

Perhaps I'm alone in this. Maybe everyone else found the key acquisition a harrowing ordeal. Maybe I'm just a jaded Witcher.

I wouldn't complain if they added a side quest about getting the key. Maybe a moral dilemma involving the monster.

But does anyone else think the Road to Bald Mountain deserves a bit more…oomph?

It feels like a dropped story. Like a narrative thread they intended to weave in deeper.

I'm not saying it's bad. It's just that it could be so much better. Especially considering what's at stake.

The Witches, Ciri, and the whole world's fate hanging in the balance.

Let's Discuss!

So, what are your thoughts? Did you find the key quest challenging? Or were you, like me, a little underwhelmed?

Am I missing something? Did I somehow skip a hidden super-boss guarding the key?

Let me know! Maybe someone has an amazing story about their Road to Bald Mountain experience.

At the very least, we can all agree that The Witcher 3 is still amazing, right?

Despite this minor quibble. Even with it, it's an amazing game. I will keep playing it over and over again.

Even if that key feels a little bit too easy to get.