Why did Dettlaff kill his friend?

While Geralt travelled to Toussaint, Dettlaff befriended Count de la Croix, who helped him out against some thugs. However, Dettlaff was later handed another letter in which de la Croix was named the third victim. Although feeling guilty for murdering his friend, Dettlaff killed de la Croix in order to save Rhena.
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Is Dettlaff innocent true or untrue?

But enough to ascertain Dettlaff's innocence? Untrue.
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Can I save both Syanna and Dettlaff?

There's no way to keep everyone alive in Blood and Wine, but if you want the expansion's 'best' ending you must kill Detlaff and save the sisters. To achieve this, seek out Syanna during the Night of the Long Fangs, enter the Fairy Tale world, take the ribbon, and defeat Detlaff.
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Why does Syanna want to kill the duchess?

If Geralt investigates the intended fifth victim:

It was there they learned Syanna had indeed planned five murders. All to wreak vengeance upon those who had caused her to be banished from the court and the Ducal Palace. The final victim was to have been her very own sister, Duchess Anna Henrietta.
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Was Detlaff evil?

He became evil the moment he starts war with the entire city because of one girl. If he didn't start that then no. In that case he would be justified and actually a case where he was a victim.
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Why You Should KILL Dettlaff In Blood & Wine - Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

What happens if you let Detlaff live?

The endings

Geralt gets to choose whether to fight him or not. If he does, Dettlaff is defeated and eventually killed by Regis. For this the vampires drive him out of Toussaint and he needs to leave. If he does not, Dettlaff and his horde of vampires leave peacefully and Regis can thus stay in Toussaint.
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Why was Detlaff killing?

In order to save Syanna, Dettlaff agreed to kill the five victims. After murdering his first two victims, the citizens of Toussaint gave the unknown killer the name 'Beast of Beauclair'.
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Can you stop Syanna from killing Anna?

You can still go to the bootblack and find out that Anna is the fifth victim, but it doesn't stop Syanna from killing her sister and getting shot herself.
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How to not kill Detlaff?

Dettlaff can be killed multiple ways but can only live if you let him kill Syanna and then don't fight him. You as Geralt will go to prison if Detlaff kills Syanna. Anna and Syanna can either both die or both live. But the only way to get them to both live is to have Syanna meet Detlaff and have given her the ribbon.
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Is Syanna good or bad?

Type of Villain

Sylvia Anna, also known as Syanna, is the main antagonist of the Witcher 3 Expansion Blood and Wine. She is the older sister of Duchess Anna Henrietta of Toussaint but was banished from the duchy.
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Did Dettlaff love Syanna?

Dettlaff's love for her was absolute. He was prepared to do any and all for her. In fact, Syanna made ample use of his love-driven dedication... That is, until the day she vanished without a trace or a word.
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What is the best ending for Detlaff?

If you get the ribbon, Syanna will survive, and you'll be forced to kill Detlaff. There's a big ceremony, Geralt gets the equivalent of the Medal of Honor, and the two sisters make up. This is the so-called "best ending".
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Can Regis stay in Toussaint?

The main thing to note about this ending is that Regis is allowed to stay in Toussaint because he's not forced to betray Dettlaff. For this reason, some people believe this to be the best ending — although the one where both Anna and Syanna survive is probably still the most popular one.
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What did Dettlaff turn into?

In the final battle of BnW, Dettlaff went from a humanoid vampire, to a bat-like monster, then to his supernatural/immaterial form. After Geralt was bitten, he could see the "soul realm" (?) of Dettlaff.
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Is it possible to not fight Dettlaff?

If you went to see the Unseen Elder, Dettlaff will show up and will give you no choice but to fight him.
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How many endings do Blood and Wine have?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood And Wine expansion comes with three possible endings - here's how each one plays out and how to achieve them. The Witcher began as a book series by author Andrzej Sapkowski, which follows Geralt of Rivia. Geralt is a witcher, who are monster hunter's endowed with magical abilities.
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Is Dettlaff the hardest boss?

Detlaff every other boss was a cakewalk by comparison. Caretaker or Toad would be second but both were kind of easy once you figured out the mechanics. Detlaff on deathmarch was hard even with knowing the mechanics. Honorable mention to the wolf packs on NG+.
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Can Geralt kill Detlaff?

Geralt can't rely on Regis' support. He said he'd support Geralt if "the sword [is] the only solution"; it's clearly not here, as Dettlaff says he no longer means Geralt any harm. Not having Regis' support means that Geralt can't even kill Dettlaff.
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Is Orianna bruxa?

Notes. Originally, fans were divided over Orianna's exact race, with the developers neither confirming nor denying it. The narrative designer, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, later confirmed it was better to classify her as a bruxa.
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Is it zireael or the flash that cuts?

Do you know what Zireael means in Elder Speech? Swallow. (You can inscribe this into the sword if you want, or you can choose the Elder Speech for, “The flash that cuts through darkness, the light that breaks the night.” Regardless of the inscription, the sword itself is called Zireael.)
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What happens if you don't give Syanna the ribbon?

Requirements: In The Night of Long Fangs, go to Syanna instead of Orianna. In Beyond Hill and Dale, do not obtain the ribbon from the Little Flint Girl. This will get Syanna killed in Tesham Mutna.
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How to stop Ciri from dying?

For Ciri to stay alive, you'll need to rack up at least three positive points. If you get any less, she vanishes from the game with the implication that she's dead. So once you get enough positives, there are two possible options: Ciri becomes the Empress, or Ciri becomes a witcher.
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Who blackmailed Dettlaff?

After the revelation that Syanna was responsible for blackmailing Dettlaff, the Duchess Anna Henrietta finds herself in a difficult position. She will not hand her sister over to answer for her crimes, and she seems determined not to acquiesce to any of Dettlaff's demands, consequences be damned.
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How to survive Detlaff?

Dettlaff's Vampire Form

The objective is simple: Savage the opponent and don't get hit. A big part of that is planning ahead and generally keeping your distance when possible. Geralt should keep Quen active as often as he can to cover himself in case of any missteps.
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