In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, guarded treasures are hidden across the Northern Kingdoms and Skellige, often protected by powerful monsters or groups of foes. To claim these rewards, Geralt must defeat enemies like wraiths, cyclopes, or ekhidnas. This guide lists all guarded treasure locations, helping players prepare for battles and uncover valuable loot scattered throughout different regions.
All Guarded Treasure Locations
Here’s a list of all the Guarded Treasures you can find in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt:
White Orchard
Southeast of Woesong Bridge
Southeast of Woesong Bridge, along the western riverbank, you’ll run into more drowners.
East of the Nilfgaardian Garrison
To the east of the Nilfgaardian Garrison, along the marshy road that runs south, you’ll encounter a pack of wolves.
White Orchard Cemetery Chapel
Inside the chapel at the White Orchard cemetery, located north of the Mill, a wraith appears during the Scavenger Hunt: Viper School Gear quest.
South of the Ransacked Village
Just south of the Ransacked Village, on the riverbank directly beneath the settlement, there is a group of drowners.
Southwest of the Nilfgaardian Garrison
Southwest of the Nilfgaardian Garrison, hidden deep within the swamp, you’ll find a water hag.
Novigrad
Tower Above Widows’ Grotto
At the tower above Widows’ Grotto, east of the signpost, a noonwraith or nightwraith appears, though neither the monster nor the map marker shows up before completing From a Land Far, Far Away.
Northwest of Aeramas’ Abandoned Manor
Northwest of Aeramas’ Abandoned Manor, deep within the forest, a leshen appears.
Southwest of the Lighthouse
On the isle southwest of the Lighthouse, at the site of the Flying Stag shipwreck, a basilisk can be found.
East of Arette
East of Arette, in a small swamp beside a tree, a water hag can be encountered.
Northwest of Hindhold
In the roadside swamp northwest of Hindhold, a wyvern can be encountered.
Southwest of Yantra
Southwest of Yantra, on the small isle within the lake, a bilge hag appears.
Above the Cavern
Above the Cavern, north of the signpost, an armored arachas can be found.
Velen
Between Ursten and the Inn at the Crossroads
Situated roughly midway between Ursten and the Inn at the Crossroads, close to the river, a bilge hag appears.
Southeast of the Devil’s Pit
Located southeast of the Devil’s Pit, right by the road, you’ll encounter an alghoul.
Between Lindenvale and the Boatmakers’ Hut
Found between Lindenvale and the Boatmakers’ Hut, near a large tree beside the river, a forktail can be encountered.
Southwest of the Ferry Station
Southwest of the Ferry Station, at the very end of the road near the Pontar River, drowners can be found.
Northeast of Heatherton
At the top of the hill northeast of Heatherton, a cyclops appears, but only after completing Contract: The Griffin from the Highlands.
Northeast of Hangman’s Alley
Northeast of Hangman’s Alley, along the shoreline, drowners roam the area.
South of Hangman’s Alley
South of Hangman’s Alley and north of the Forest Hut, near a burned-down hut, an endrega warrior and several workers are present.
Shipwreck West of the Coast of Wrecks
At the shipwreck on the island west of the Coast of Wrecks, a nightwraith or noonwraith may appear.
East of the Harpy Feeding Ground
To the east of the Harpy Feeding Ground, you’ll come across a basilisk.
West of the Coast of Wrecks Signpost
Near the whale carcass located west of the Coast of Wrecks signpost, drowners can be encountered.
South of Midcopse
South of Midcopse, along the swampy riverbank, a water hag can be found.
Northeast of Dragonslayer’s Grotto
Northeast of Dragonslayer’s Grotto, beside the road leading toward Lindenvale, a bear is encountered.
West of Crossroads
West of Crossroads and south of the stone circle, in the mountainous terrain, a bilge hag appears.
East of the Ruined Tower
East of the Ruined Tower, within the surrounding swamp, a water hag appears.
East of Kimbolt Way
East of Kimbolt Way, at the stone circle near a hut at the end of the road, an earth elemental is located.
Stone Circle Near the Ancient Oak
At the stone circle southwest of the Ancient Oak and northwest of Crossroads, an earth elemental can be found.
North of the Destroyed Bastion
North of the Destroyed Bastion, among the ruins beside the road, a wyvern can be encountered.
Destroyed Bastion
Within the Destroyed Bastion itself, a cyclops can be encountered roaming the ruins.
Southeast of Byways
In the Elven ruins southeast of Byways, wraiths appear; this location is also tied to Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear / Part 5.
West of Olena’s Grove
West of Olena’s Grove, at a roadside camp, an alghoul can be encountered.
Far South of Frischlow
Far south of Frischlow, at a small shrine, a gargoyle can be encountered.
South of Frischlow
South of Frischlow, just below the village, a nightwraith or noonwraith appears; this spot also serves as a location for Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear / Part 2.
Skellige
Northwest of the Wild Shore Signpost
Northwest of the Wild Shore signpost, a cyclops appears.
Blandare Cemetery
At the Blandare cemetery north of the village, wraiths appear after the treasure is looted.
Southwest of Kaer Trolde Harbor
At the shoreside peak southwest of Kaer Trolde Harbor, wraiths appear after the treasure is looted.
Northeast of Fornhala
At the hilltop lake northeast of Fornhala, an ekhidna can be found.
Hill West of the Crossroads on Ard Skellig
On the hill west of the Crossroads on Ard Skellig, a wyvern can be encountered.
Inside Elverum Lighthouse
Within Elverum Lighthouse itself, an ekhidna and sirens can be encountered.
Between Elverum Lighthouse and Fyresdal
In the inlet beneath the road between Elverum Lighthouse and Fyresdal, ekhidnas and sirens appear.
Northwest of Harviken
Near the fisherman’s hut northwest of Harviken, a cyclops can be encountered.
Stone Circle East of Gedyneith
At the henge, the stone circle east of Gedyneith, an earth elemental can be found.
Fort Etnir
At Fort Etnir, located far north of Rogne, gargoyles and an earth elemental appear; this is also a location for Scavenger Hunt: Bear School Gear.
South of Freya’s Garden
South of Freya’s Garden, a wraith can be encountered.
Northwest of Marlin Coast
Along the shore northwest of Marlin Coast, sirens can be found.
Southwest of Undvik
On the large isle southwest of Undvik, a cyclops appears.
Between Elverum Lighthouse and Faroe
On the small isle roughly midway between Elverum Lighthouse and Faroe, sirens appear.
East of Elverum Lighthouse
On the small isle far east of Elverum Lighthouse and north of Faroe’s western side, drowners can be found.
Far North of Hindarsfjall
On the isle far north of Hindarsfjall, a bear appears.
West of An Skellig
On the isle west of An Skellig, a basilisk appears.
Northernmost Isle West of An Skellig (East Side)
On the east side of the northernmost isle further west of An Skellig, an ekhidna can be encountered.
Northernmost Isle West of An Skellig (West Side)
On the west side of the same isle, drowners appear.
Isle South of the Northernmost One
On the smaller isle located just south of the previous one, an ekhidna can be found.
Northeast of Spikeroog
On the small isle located between the larger islands northeast of Spikeroog, drowners can be encountered.
Between An Skellig and Spikeroog
On the tiny islet in the middle between An Skellig and Spikeroog, drowners appear.
Hearts of Stone Expansion
East of Garin Estate
At the hut east of Garin Estate, wild boars can be found.
Olevald Clearing
At Olevald Clearing, located between Garin Estate and Bowdon, a golem appears.
Hunter’s Cottage
At the hut by the Hunter’s Cottage, a bear can be encountered.
Heddel Cemetery
At Heddel cemetery, east of the village, ghouls spawn directly from the ground.
Kaer Morhen Area
Far South of the Ruined Watchtower
Far south of the Ruined Watchtower, along the road, a leshen can be encountered.
East of Old Speartip’s Cave
High in the mountains east of the lakeside entrance to Old Speartip’s cave, a wyvern appears.
