In the shadow of eternal fire in The Witcher 3: how to start and complete [guide]

In the shadow of the eternal flame remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. In the course of its implementation, Geralt will have to help the priest of the Eternal Fire cleanse the Devil's Pit from the "red death".

This guide presents full walkthrough quest "In the Shadow of Eternal Fire" in The Witcher 3. Read on to find out where to find all the letters from Raynald and the sealed gate, as well as how to save the deacon.

How to start the quest In the Shadow of the Eternal Flame

To start the age of the quest in question, go to the territory devil's pit, what in Velenje. Find the priest of the Eternal Flame, standing near the mine, enclosed by a high wooden fence, and talk to him.

Walkthrough In the Shadow of Eternal Fire in The Witcher 3

The deacon asks the "mutant" for help - many centuries ago, the priests turned the Devil's Pit from a mine into a place for seclusion of the terminally ill in order to protect the rest from the "red death". From the old chronicles, the young man managed to find out that a dangerous “Something” lives in the depths of this place.

For some time now, the Devil's Pit has been under the control of a gang of deserters, and this is a problem. If they go down into the dungeon and open the sealed gate, the evil that spreads the disease will break free. Geralt's mission deal with deserters and spirit.

How to open the gate to the mine

Follow the quest marker - along the path come down and, having opened the gate, exit to the Devil's Pit. At the first fork, turn right to the lower level of the location. that the territory is guarded by a gang of deserters (5 or more).

Use the ladder to go down to wooden platform. It will lead to the main entrance to the abandoned "dying room". Open the gate with the key received from the deacon.

Can only be completed after killing all enemies in the territory of the Devil's Pit. Prior to this, the interaction button at the gate is inactive.

Where to find all letters from Raynald

Letters from Raynald are an important quest item that affects the ending of the quest. For this reason, it is necessary to know the location of all the notes hidden in the shelter for the terminally ill.

The order in which records are searched is linear.

Raynald's note

Once inside the mine, go forward. After noticing a ledge, part of which is painted white, go upstairs. On the table surrounded by a purple glow, pick up a sheet of paper.

First letter from Raynald

Can be found at the first wooden gate. Return to the platform and move forward until you come across the mentioned "obstacle".

Press the interaction button and examine the note in which the unknown person speaks of places marked with a special sign. After that, a cut-scene will start - Geralt focuses on the recipe for a swallow herb potion.

Equip magic lamp - an object that allows you to see and hear spirits. Follow forward, listening to the mysterious voice.

A mysterious voice directs Geralt in the "quest" direction, but it is not recommended to listen to him immediately as soon as he says something. Explore the area - only in this way is there a great chance to reach a good ending to the story.

Third letter from Raynald

After going down the stairs to the next level of the location, go to the fork. A mysterious voice will tell you to turn right, but to find more records, move towards the purple glow (left).

Go forward until you notice a wooden bridge and a ledge, part of which is painted white:

in the first case take third letter;
in the second you will come across chest with the following contents - Resin, Dark Iron Ore, Arbiter of Destiny blueprint, Excellent Anti-Vampire Oil recipe, Erlihrad weapon, meteorite ore, phosphorus.

Fourth letter from Raynald

From the third note, turn right and exit to the age near the brick wall. Walk forward until you come across a plague victim - interacting with her will trigger a cutscene.

Move forward again until you reach a huge room with prison cells. Examine them with the help of a magical lamp, and then go through the free age.

Climbing up the ledge to the next level of the location, find yourself in a closet with a lot of alchemical vials. Pick up on the table forgotten priest's testament.

After leaving the room, jump over the obstacle. Move forward again.

The path is linear until you hit a purple glow. This is the fourth entry.

Second letter from Raynald

From the fourth letter, turn left. After going down to the open area, fight the victims of the plague. Once the fight is over, go to ledge, part of which is painted white, and climb up.

Use the power of the runes to break down the door. Take another sheet of notes on the table.

How to find the sealed gate

When all important records are found, create an elixir for Reynald's prescription (section "Alchemy", tab "Quests") and return to the fork, not far from which the letter was found.

In order not to get lost, follow the quest marker displayed on the mini-map (upper right corner).

Be careful: the path is guarded plague victims.

At the fork, where on a wooden platform are scratched signs of the School of the Wolf, turn again towards the quest marker. Walk forward until you reach a sealed gate lit by torches. On the doors you will find fifth letter from Raynald.

How to free Raynald

Once in the new room, go to salt stalagmitesemitting red haze. Break them with the Aard rune.

Thus, the sinister spirit in Raynald's body will be released.

How to kill the Possessed Raynald

Possessed Raynald - a serious opponent, capable of delivering a lot of trouble at the maximum level of difficulty. Key tips to follow:

Stay away from the enemy until you stun him. In the past, Raynald was a Witcher, which means he can use rune magic. It is undesirable to fall under them.
The spirit protects itself shield. Under the "red dome" he is immune to damage. Wait for the shield to fall to stun the enemy and attack him.

Boss periodically restores HP. Long inaction on the part of Geralt can turn the battle with the Possessed into a long confrontation.
Do not ignore the words of Raynald, whose mind has been consumed: when the opponent has less than 10% HP, unite Yrden and Aardto move on to the next phase.

How to kill the Red Sea

Red Sea - the final phase of the main battle. The spirit's attacks become more sweeping, but up close it does not pose a serious threat.

An area attack appears in the arsenal of the spirit - teleporting a few meters from the Witcher, he puts his hands on the ground and creates powerful blast towards Geralt.

It will not be possible to constantly attack nearby - the Red Sea from time to time moves around the arena (away from the Witcher) to restore strength.
Closer to 60% HP the spirit starts summon victims of the plague. Kill them right away.

After the Red Sea dies, a cut-scene will start, during which Geralt learns the story of Raynald, a witcher who died three centuries ago. From the replicas chosen during the conversation, as well as actions performed or not performed during the age of the task, its ending depends.

Endings In the Shadow of Eternal Fire in The Witcher 3

Next, we will tell you how to get to the best ending "In the Shadow of Eternal Fire" in The Witcher 3, as well as what actions on the part of the Witcher can lead to a tragic outcome.

Best ending

The best ending can be achieved if Geralt:

[Optional condition; for additional cut-scenes] Collected all letters from Raynald, which are scattered around the Devil's Pit.
[Optional condition; for additional cut-scenes] Created Reynald's recipe elixir, and also drank it during the cut-scene after the release of the witcher brother.
[Required condition] Agreed to bring Deacon Eternal Fire to the mine. Replicas: "Talking to the priest won't change anything". => "Well. I will bring the priest».
[Required condition] Protected the young priest after Raynald's attacks. Replicas: "I found the priest's body, who sacrificed himself". => "This boy is innocent».
[Required condition] He brought the desperate deacon to reason. Replicas: "Priest, you don't need a church, to do good».

If all of the above actions have been completed, the young man will remain alive - he will be filled with a desire to help without the of the Church behind his back, and Raynald will rest in peace.

Neutral ending

The neutral ending will be unlocked if Geralt refuse Raynald's request bring a young deacon to the Devil's Pit. To do this, during the dialogue, select the following remark as an answer:

«No. I won't risk».

As a result, the once possessed Raynald will be disappointed and angry, but will not interfere with the Witcher in his actions and decisions. The priest of the Eternal Flame, in turn, will not believe Geralt when he tells about the inhumanity on the part of the priests, which is happening in the caves of the "dying".

Bad ending

The bad ending "In the shadow of eternal fire" in The Witcher 3 will open if Geralt fail to convince Raynald that the young deacon is not responsible for the atrocities of the Church. To do this, the Witcher needs:

Agree to bring the deacon of Eternal Fire into the mine. Replicas: "Talking to the priest won't change anything". => "Well. I will bring the priest».
After Raynald's attacks on the priest, choose neutral phrase: "Not all priests are scoundrels».
After the repentance of the deacon say: "What would you like, Raynald? => "Priest, you don't need a church, to do good».

As a result, Raynald will kill the young priest. After the general completion of the quest, it will be possible to receive Forgotten equipment of the School of the Wolf.

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