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Places of Power
This page contains the locations of all of the Places of Power that can be found throughout the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Click on a section below to get started or scroll down:
What Is a Place of Power?
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A Place of Power is a relic left over from the Conjunction of the Spheres, a powerful cosmic shift that opened the world to the use of magic. These runestones can be discovered all across White Orchard, Velen, Novigrad and the Skellige Isles.
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When Geralt draws power from these stones, he will receive a buff that greatly increases the intensity of a specific Sign. Additionally, the first time a player discovers and draws from a place of power, they will be granted one Ability Point as a bonus. To do this, simply press and keeping holding the button (or E key on PC) until the power is activated. If a player manages to have all five Sign buffs active simultaneously, they will unlock the Power Overwhelming Achievement / Trophy.
All White Orchard Places of Power
There are six Places of Power to find and draw energy from in White Orchard.
White Orchard Cemetery - Igni
Found in front of the mausoleum entrance in the graveyard off the main road, this Igni runestone is guarded by a Lvl. 7 wraith.
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Northern Woods - Aard
Directly north of the Place of Power in the cemetary, another runestone sits nestled in the woods next to a Monster Nest full of level 2 Ghouls.
Western Forest - Axii
In the center of the thin woods between the Nilfgaardian garrison camp and the Herbalist's hut lies a runestone with the Axii sign. Beware - the forest is full of wolves, and the Place of Power may be guarded by a level 6 Wraith.
Griffin's Nest - Quen
Walk south from the Griffin's nest discovered in The Beast of White Orchard quest. Nestled between two large trees sits a Place of Power for the Quen sign.
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Abandoned Site - Yrden
Along the road to the east of the Abandoned Village (near the Griffin's Nest), dismount from your horse at the Abandoned Site and head into the trees to the south. Defeat the level 6 Bear that guards the area to upgrade Yrden.
Battlefield - Quen
If approaching from the east, ride all the way to the opposite end of the battlefield, just before the locked gate (which you can unlock by approaching from the west). To the north of a Ghoul's nest lies this last Place of Power.
Velen Places of Power
There are six Places of Power in Velen (also known as No Man's Land) but two of them are inaccessable until parts of the Main Story.
Lonruk's Island - Quen
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Located on the far north-western tip of Velen, past the Isolated Shack, this fortified island has a Place of Power along the bottom of the rocks (which is quite a drop). Carefully navigate down the rocky cliff, and beware of the level 14 Wyvern that nests in the fort.
Elven Ruins - Yrden
This place of Power is below the earth, at the Elven Ruins near Lake Wyndamer, north of the Byways. You will be unable to reach the place until you have progressed through the Main Story to the Wandering in the Dark quest, Once completed, begin the Magic Lamp side quest to solve the mystery of the ruins and gain access below.
If you're returning later, the fastest way to get to the Place of Power (and the hidden treasure nearby) is to travel northeast from Byways, to the small bay shown on the map above. The cave exit here lets you get to the Place of Power quickly -- just create a custom marker so you don't get lost.
Southern Frischlow Mire - Aard
In the Southernmost point of Velen in the center you'll find a large mire by the forgotten town of Frischlow. The Place of Power is almost as far South as you can go, on the edge of the bog.
Bald Mountain - Quen
Like the Elven Ruins, this Place of Power is inaccessible near the Road to Bald Mountain, until you undertake the Main Story quest: Bald Mountain.
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The Ancient Oak - Igni
This Place of Power is located in the deep woods near in Southeastern Velen, located near the Ancient Oak Signpost. You'll hear a Tree Spirit calling to you from a nearby cave - so beware. You'll also most likely have to content with a level 8 werewolf roaming the area.
Downwarren - Yrden
Northwest of the town Downwarren is this Place of Power. Look for the hilltop and climb up. At the top is the Yrden Place of Power for you to draw power from.
All Novigrad Places of Power
There are two places of power in Novigrad.
Elector’s Square- Igni
Head to the north side of Novigrad to find this Place of Power. Walk into the Temple and go to the northeast side, near the cliff—you can’t miss the Place of Power
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Alness- Axii
Southeast of Alness is a small mountain. Close to a road that splits in two like the letter “Y.” Just climb to the top to find the Place of Power
All Skellige Isles Places of Power
There are eight places of Power on the Skellige Isles.
Crossroads- Axii
You can find this Place of Power when you first arrive in Skellige during the quest "Destination: Skellige." Just turn around and face the ocean to see it. If you missed it when you arrived, head to the Skellige Crossroads signpost and go to the water.
Ancient Crypt- Igni
This Place of Power can be found during the "Sunstone" portion of the main quest "Battle Preparations." When you enter the crypt with Philippa and fight off Drowners, just turn to the right to find the Place of Power.
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Svorlag - Igni
On the western isles of Skellige is the town of Svorlag. When you arrive in the town, simply follow the trail up the mountain. When you come across the abandoned building, climb the rocks closest to the building. Walk across the building to the rest of the path and follow it to the Place of Power.
Druid's Camp - Yrden
This Place of Power is a cake walk to find. Travel to the Druid's Camp and look in the woods on the east side. It doesn't take more than a few steps to see the purple glow of Yrden's Place of Power.
Gedyneith - Aard
Gedyneith is where people can worship is Skellige. It’s the closest Fast Travel point to this next place of power. Due east is a structure on the map, mark it and follow the road around the mountain that way. When you arrive, beware of the level 30 cyclops. If you are high enough level, go ahead and kill it, but if you aren’t even close, dart inside the building and climb the rocks to the left. On the upper floor is the Place of Power. There is also the Mastercrafted diagrams for?Griffin Witcher Gear.
Fornhala - Axii
The Place of Power near Fornhala is a piece of cake. From the village, follow the path up the mountain and down the other side. On you way down, on the right-hand side is the Place of Power. Hop across the gap and level up.
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Harviken - Yrden
Harviken’s Place of Power is another easy access one. West from the town is road that leads to a run down building. It’s the only structure west of the town. Mark it on your map and follow the road to the Place of Power for Yrden. Beware any possible wolves that may be wandering around.
The Trail to Yngvar's Fang - Quen
This Place of Power isn’t crazy tough to get to, but it can be annoying. Technically, the closest Fast Travel point is Yngvar’s Fang, but to get there, you need to walk the trail first. Head to the beginning of the trail and slay the Rock Troll that attacks. Then follow the trail until you see Sirens flying above. Equip you crossbow and take them out. With the flying monsters dead, continue running and hopping along the trail. When you leap across a bridge, head through the door and then up the stairs to the left. From there, take it slow and climb up the path to Yngvar’s Fang. Draw from the Place of Power and then slide down the mountain.
All Toussaint Places of Power
There are five places of Power in Toussaint.
Hortense Vineyard- Aard
Go west from Hortense Vineyard signpost. The Place of Power is on the south edge of the lake.
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Termese Palace Ruins- Quen
Head under the ruins, climb up over the waterfall, and blast your way in with Aard.
Trading Post Bog- Yrden
Fast travel to the Trading Post in the North, and head northwest through the bog. Look out for wights!
Father Knows Best Sidequest- Axii
Fast travel to the Rioux-Cannes Outpost in the west, and head northeast until you hear screaming at a cave entrance. It will launch into a sidequest that takes you into a cave where the Place of Power resides.
Fort Ussar Ruins- Igni
Fast travel to the Fort Ussar Ruins in the east. There's a cave entrance on the southwest wall about halfway up the hill the ruins lie on.