A Matter of Life and Death - Witcher 2 Quest

This guide helps players with a specific quest of chapter 2 in The Witcher 2 for Iorveth’s side. It has a map, legend, and walkthrough to show you exactly how to complete the quest.

witcher 2 chapter 2 a matter of life and death map

1 – Philippa (in front of Saskia’s house)
2 – Philippa (in her house)

Background

This quest covers the healing of Saskia and frames the quests Hunting Magic, Where is Triss Merigold?, Subterranean Life and Royal Blood.

Walkthrough

It starts along with the other main quests right after The War Council is finished (#1). Since Saskia was poisoned, Philippa will need to cure her and tasks witcher to bring her various rare ingredients which are acquired in other quests. After you’ve done:

– Hunting Magic (acquired a magical crystal with dragon’s dream)
– Where is Triss Merigold? (found a rose of remembrance)
– Subterranean Life (located herb Immortelle)
– Royal blood (obtained a vial of monarch’s blood)

you’ll be able to progress with this quest. Go to Philippa at her house (#2) and hand her all the ingredients. She immediately get to work and you’ll instantly move to Saskia’s home at #1. Enjoy the cutscene and afterwards Saskia will recover. During your conversation with her you’ll ask her for her sword (Hatred Symbolized) and she’ll gladly give it to you as you need it to remove the mist. This quest is therefore concluded.