How do you trigger the assassination of Radovid?

How to Trigger the Assassination of Radovid in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Triggering the Assassination of Radovid

One of the most significant moments in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the assassination of King Radovid by the main character, Geralt of Rivia. This event marks a significant turning point in the game’s storyline and is the culmination of a series of events triggered by the player’s actions. In this article, we will guide you through the process of triggering Radovid’s assassination.

Triggering the "Reason of State" Quest

To trigger Radovid’s assassination, you need to complete the "Reason of State" side quest. This quest is only available after completing the main quest "Now or Never" and certain secondary quests. To complete "Reason of State", you must side with Vernon Roche and Ves against Dijkstra during the events of the main quest "Now or Never".

Requirements for "Reason of State"

To access the "Reason of State" quest, you must:

• Complete the main quest "Now or Never"
• Complete the secondary quest "A Favour for Radovid"
• Side with Vernon Roche and Ves against Dijkstra during the events of the main quest "Now or Never"

Completing "Reason of State"

To complete "Reason of State", you must make the following choices:

• Side with Vernon Roche and Ves against Dijkstra during the events of the main quest "Now or Never"
• Complete the quest "Redania’s Most Wanted"
• Act favorably towards Djikstra during the quest "Blindingly Obvious"
• Complete the quest "An Eye for an Eye"

Radovid’s Assassination

After completing the "Reason of State" quest, Radovid’s assassination will be triggered automatically. During the scene, you will be given the option to side with Roche and Ves or assassinate Radovid yourself.

Important Points

• Do not side with Dijkstra: Siding with Dijkstra will result in Radovid’s victory and will not trigger the assassination.
• Side with Vernon Roche and Ves: Siding with Roche and Ves against Dijkstra will trigger Radovid’s assassination.
• Complete the "Reason of State" quest: Failing to complete the "Reason of State" quest will prevent Radovid’s assassination from occurring.
• Make the correct choices during the main quest "Now or Never": Your choices during "Now or Never" will affect the outcome of Radovid’s assassination.

Conclusion

Triggering the assassination of Radovid requires completing the "Reason of State" quest and making the correct choices during the main quest "Now or Never". By following this guide, you will be able to successfully trigger Radovid’s assassination and complete one of the most pivotal moments in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.