The Gamblers' den can be found in the Trade Quarter just off the Alley along the Walls, near the Merchant. It boasts ambient lighting (darkness), gambling opportunities and a fine selection of food and drink. See Koster, the local sharper, about gambling beyond the professional level. Name: Effect: Available: Cintrian Faro: Weak Alcohol: Sold by the Bar Wench in the Gambling Den in the Trade Quarter for 5 orens.: Kaedwenian Stout: Weak Alcohol: Sold by Vesna Hood in the Country Inn in the Outskirts, by the Waitress in the Hairy Bear Inn in the Temple Quarter, by Vaska in the Swamp, and by the Waitress in the New Narakort Inn in the Trade Quarter for 5 orens.

1. Witcher Gambling Den
2. Witcher Gambling Den
3. Witcher Gamblers Den

Dice Poker: The Sharper is an optional sub-quest of A Game of Dice. It is spawned once Geralt has beaten four professional players. The stakes are higher still, but the winnings are nothing to sneeze at.

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Walkthrough[edit edit source]

Beat the sharpers one by one as you meet them during your journey. The quest ends when you have beaten three sharpers. You can then look forward to playing a legendary player, maybe even the king! The spawns the Dice Poker: The Legend quest.

It is not actually necessary to complete this quest to do Dice Poker: The Legend. It is just nice for continuity.

Notes[edit edit source]

• Either Zoltan or Dandelion can tell Geralt about sharpers.
• Asking Koster for a game in the Gamblers' den in Chapter III without having beaten four professionals initiates this quest but advancing it only becomes possible after beating the professionals.
• You must only beat three out of the four sharpers you encounter, so your journal entries may not include all the entries you see below, nor will the phases you do see necessarily be in the same order as shown below.
• You can find Chireadan during the daytime near the Elven cave on the Lakeside. At night he is inside the cave, sleeping, but does not seem to mind being roused for a quick game of dice.
• Dandelion is in permanent residence at the Country Inn for the duration of Chapter IV.

Sharpers[edit edit source]

Phases[edit edit source]

Note: The 100 XP increments listed below are only earned for the first three players, whichever three Geralt plays and wins against first. The rest are listed for information purposes.

Too Good for Me[edit edit source]

Though I have some experience, I won't be allowed to play at some tables before I become a professional. I won't be allowed to join closed games until I become a professional poker player.

Sharpers[edit edit source]

I'm a professional poker player and I can now join closed games. We shall see how good those sharpers really are. As a professional I can play real sharpers now.

Entering the Gambling Den[edit edit source]

As a professional poker player I'll be able to enter any gambling den in Vizima. And only the best play there. I can play poker in gambling dens now.

The Gambling Den[edit edit source]

I beat the best sharper in Vizima. That means something. I wonder if there are any better players. I beat a sharper. I need another opponent. (400 XP)

The Elven Sharper[edit edit source]

The elf Chireadan is one of the few members of the elder race to appreciate poker. He's had centuries to perfect his technique, so he may prove a tough opponent. I can play Chireadan.

Chireadan[edit edit source]

Years of training failed to protect the elf from defeat. I beat Chireadan hands down and need another opponent. I beat Chireadan and need another opponent. (400 XP)

The Ghost[edit edit source]

One's passion for poker can even overcome death, preventing some from leaving this world. Should I play a dead man? Intriguing. I can play poker with the gambling ghost.

The Ghost[edit edit source]

I played the ghost and won. He wasn't half bad for a dead man. I wonder if there are any better than him. I beat the gambling ghost. I can't wait to find another sharp. (400 XP)

Dandelion[edit edit source]

Still waters run deep. Dandelion brags about being one of the best players under the sun. Let's see how wrong he is. I can play Dandelion.

Dandelion[edit edit source]

Dandelion — undoubtedly a better poet than a poker player. But the truth be told, he's an outstanding poet and not bad at dice poker either. I won nonetheless and I'm beginning to wonder if I'll find anyone better. I beat Dandelion. I need another opponent. (400 XP)

The Sharper[edit edit source]

I defeated three legendary sharpers. If they couldn't beat me, no one can. I proved I can outplay most sharpers. (1500 XP)

The Gamblers' den can be found in the Trade Quarter just off the Alley along the Walls, near the Merchant. It boasts ambient lighting (darkness), gambling opportunities and a fine selection of food and drink. See Koster, the local sharper, about gambling beyond the professional level.

They take security a bit more seriously here, judging from the presence and look of the two bouncers guarding the exits.

Amenities[edit edit source]

Witcher Gambling Den

You can always find:

Witcher Gambling Den

• The bar wench / manager, who will buy and sell food, drink, as well as some grease, in particular, she sells Sodden Mead.
• Rooms, she does not even charge.
• Recreational activities: Dice poker

Notes[edit edit source]

• Geralt can sleep here for free at any time, as long as he has not angered the manager.
• If you speak with the bar wench, you can ask her about who owns the place. However, be prepared. If you mention Salamandra, she will throw you out then and there. Do not worry though, you can come back later and all is forgiven. Unless you broach the subject again...
• Not to be confused with the Gambling den in the Temple Quarter, which is only a location In the 'Side Effects' premium module.

Staff and Regulars[edit edit source]

Witcher Gamblers Den