The Witcherseries ispartly based on famous fairy tales, and CD Projekt Red sometimes leaned into this when creatingThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the optional area known as the Fablesphere.
If Geraltchooses to find Syannaduring “The Night of Long Fangs” in theBlood and Wineexpansion, the two will have to escape the Fablesphere together. This task involves several boss battles against famous fairytale creatures, and the last and most dangerous of these battles is against the Cloud Giant of “Jack and the Giant Beanstalk” fame. While the Cloud Giant is more dangerous than other giants inThe Witcher 3, he also has several weaknesses that smart players can exploit.
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The Setup
Once inside the Fablesphere, Geralt finds Syanna almost immediately. However, the exit is harder to find, and the two must work together to gather three magic beans and recreate the giant beanstalk. This isn’t as easy as it sounds, nor is it the end of their troubles. Just like in the fable, the Cloud Giant is waiting at the top and is ready to attack anyone who approaches his castle. This means players should prepare for the fight before planting the beans.
Combat Strategies
As an extra note, while the Cloud Giant’s body doesn’t contain any big rewards, players may notice a will-o-the-wisp on the bridge to the castle. By following this wisp off the side of the bridge, players will find a very good silver sword (and a reference to a different game series).
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntis available now for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. The PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions launch on December 14.
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