Witcher 3 Wild At Heart Best Choice

The Witcher 3's 'Wild At Heart': It's More Than Just Wolves

So, you're wandering around Velen, knee-deep in swamp water, and suddenly you're tasked with solving a mystery in a small village. A husband's gone missing, there are wolves involved, and the man's wife, Hanna, is distraught. This is the quest, "Wild At Heart." Sounds simple, right?

Wrong! This quest is a deceptively complex web of love, loss, and lycanthropy. Trust me, it's a wild ride!

The Tale of Niels and Margrit

Initially, you're hunting for Niels, Hanna's husband. He went missing while hunting with his friend, Margrit. Wolves, everyone assumes. Case closed?

But then, things get… furry. You discover Niels isn’t just missing, he’s become something else entirely. Something with a snout and a serious aversion to silver swords. Yep, he's a werewolf.

And that's when the "best choice" conversation begins.

The Choices, Oh The Choices!

Here's where you, as Geralt of Rivia, get to play judge, jury, and executioner (or not!). Do you tell Hanna the truth about her husband? Do you kill Niels (the werewolf)? Or do you try to find some kind of cure?

Each choice has consequences, some obvious, some that slap you in the face later like a rogue Leshen branch.

Option A: Tell Hanna the Truth

Honesty is the best policy, right? Tell Hanna her beloved Niels is now howling at the moon and snacking on villagers. This isn't exactly a romantic dinner conversation.

She's obviously devastated. It's never fun breaking bad news, especially when it involves werewolves. Prepare for tears.

Option B: Kill Niels

A swift and merciful end for a man cursed beyond recognition? Pragmatic, but brutal. Geralt, the professional monster slayer, doing what he does best.

Hanna is spared the full horror, but still grieves. You've traded one kind of pain for another. There's no truly happy ending in the world of The Witcher.

Option C: Try to Find a Cure (Ha!)

Okay, this one is a bit of a pipe dream. Geralt's a Witcher, not a miracle worker. But maybe, just maybe… No dice. In the game’s story, a cure for werewolfery isn't really an option here. It's more of a "let's pretend we have hope" scenario.

So, What's the 'Best' Choice?

There's no objective "best" choice. It all boils down to your Geralt. Is he a cold, calculating monster hunter? Or does he have a sliver of empathy left?

For me, the "best" choice is telling Hanna the truth and then ending Niels' suffering. It's the most emotionally impactful, even if it's heartbreaking.

It's the choice that makes you feel the weight of your decisions, which, let's face it, is what The Witcher 3 does best.

The Real Takeaway: The Gray Morality

"Wild At Heart" isn't just about werewolves; it's about the shades of gray that define the world of the Witcher. There are no easy answers, and every choice has its price.

It's a reminder that sometimes, the real monsters aren't the ones with claws and fangs, but the ones lurking in the hearts of men (and women, and werewolves!).

So next time you play, take a moment to really consider the consequences of your choices in "Wild At Heart." You might be surprised at what you discover about yourself, and about the twisted, beautiful world of The Witcher.