Is it better to save Olgierd?

There are two distinct endings to choose from; one involves O'Dimm taking the soul of Olgierd; whereas, the other has Geralt outsmarting the Man of Glass. The latter is generally considered the morally 'good' ending, but both are well-written and brilliantly executed.
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Should you save Olgierd or not?

Either end has the same outcome in that respect, so it's a matter of choosing a lesser evil when deciding which one to let walk free. But if you pity Olgierd, letting him die mercifully allows him to escape his grief and ensures he won't continue harming innocents.
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What happens if I don't help Olgierd?

If Geralt chooses to leave Olgierd's fate to Gaunter O'Dimm:

The pact was fufilled, and Olgierd's life came to an end.
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Is Olgierd von Everec good or bad?

Olgierd von Everec is the titular villainous deuteragonist of Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone. Olgierd is an arrogant Redanian noble, who wanted to marry Iris but their parents didn't allow for this due to his bandit lifestyle and poverty.
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What do you get for saving Olgierd?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. I know that most people agree that in the end of the Hearts of Stone expansion, saving Olgierd is the best ending and in turn, they dub the Iris steel sword and the Venomous Viper Silver Sword the best rewards.
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Is Olgierd's sword good?

Iris/Olgierd's Sword (Steel)

As well as just being a really, really powerful weapon, Iris has the unique effect of building up a charge which, when expended, delivers a massively powerful strike with a knockdown effect even stronger than Aard - but at the cost of a portion of the player's health.
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What reward should I take from Gaunter?

If you want to be rich, Gaunter gives you a small amount of gold (5000). If you ask for nothing, he just disappears. If you haven't found Ciri yet you can ask him where he is; if you commit to finding information on Ciri, he gives you advice for the good endings.
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Do I have to fight Olgierd?

Fighting Olgierd (optional)

Especially on Death March as his attacks are capable of quickly taking out the whole health bar which makes Quen your best friend in this fight. Olgierd fights similar to Ciri in some respects, as he can teleport around and do something similar to her Charge attack.
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Can Geralt defeat Gaunter O DIMM?

Only two men from the North ever beat him at his challenge: an unknown person and Geralt of Rivia (if the latter chose to challenge O'Dimm to save Olgierd's soul).
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What happens if you side with Gaunter O DIMM?

Side with Gaunter O'Dimm

Afterwards, you're allowed to choose a reward for aiding the mysterious merchant: "Wanna be as swift as the wind." Caparison of Lament Saddle.
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What is the good ending of Olgierd?

Good Ending: Save Olgierd

If players, as Geralt, choose to save Olgierd's soul they will have to complete a timed challenge that involves solving a riddle set by O'Dimm. If the riddle is solved, O'Dimm's curse over Olgierd is broken.
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How to get a good ending in Heart of Stone?

All you have to do is either choose the option "Don't get involved" when O'Dimm attempts to kill Olgierd or not meet with Shani and the professor.
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How many endings are in Hearts of Stone?

The base game has three main endings, and the DLCs don't stand far behind - Hearts of Stone has two endings, and Blood and Wine three. To get each ending, there are plenty of things the player must not forget to do - or not to do.
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Is Olgierd still immortal?

Immortality: After his meeting with Gaunter O'Dimm Olgierd wished to be able to "live like there is no tomorrow". However, O'Dimm fulfilled his wish as literally as possible giving him a "heart of stone", thus rendering him immortal until the expiration of his contract.
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Is Gaunter O'DIMM dead?

However, as O'Dimm is immortal, it is implied that he will return one day as he has done before. With his last words, a demon-faced O'Dimm also claims that he cannot be killed and will be back.
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Can you Parry Olgierd?

Olgierd is fast and mobile, so don't use his movement to time a special parry. Instead, wait for his sword to glow red and then hit the block button. This will guarantee a parry.
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Is Gaunter O'DIMM a djinn?

However, it wasn't until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that players were introduced to the creepiest entity of all: Gaunter O'Dimm. While his nature is impossible to determine, causing people to wonder if he is a djinn or a demon, neither of those labels really fit.
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Is Gaunter O'DIMM in the base game?

Players first meet O'Dimm at the very beginning of the base game in a strange but seemingly insignificant exchange. Geralt is looking for Yennefer - a romanceable character in Witcher 3 along with Triss - and his search leads him to a tavern in White Orchard.
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Is anyone stronger than Geralt?

Letho appears in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings as the killer of King Foltest. He is a witcher of the Viper School and is massively strong and bulky. He is the only other witcher in the entire series to be able to beat Geralt in a fight, making him really stand out of the crowd when it comes to power.
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What rewards from O'dimm?

If Geralt tells O'Dimm he wants to be "as swift as the wind," Gaunter will reward him with a fancy black saddle and tattered caparison for Roach. This 'Caparison of Lament' grants Roach 100 stamina and confounds a random opponent when they come within a certain range.
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How old is Olgierd in Witcher 3?

At any rate, the author must have been able to discover the Von Everic line's history, presumably through Olgierd. Based on the date of the book, Olgierd must be over a century old. Shani mentions doing a whole thesis on it.
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What does Gaunter O'DIMM say at the end?

The final line reads as, "You are insignificant. You think you've defeated me, but you are wrong. I can't be killed, I will be back," with this implying Gaunter's future in the series.
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What happens if you lose to Gaunter O DIMM?

Longer version: When you challenged G.o.D you staked your life, your soul, in addition to Olgierd von Everec's life&soul. If you lose the challenge he will end you and then Olgierd, though you don't see that because you'll be dead.
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Is Gaunter O'DIMM in the books?

They invented a new villain for the series who never appeared in the books. If anything, her behavior is closer to that of Gaunter O'Dimm, the devilish entity who appeared in The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt DLC, Hearts of Stone.
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