Highwayman's Cache

Highwayman's Cache
Type	Secondary Quest
Region	Velen
Quest Giver	Bandits
Reward	Random diagrams; crowns

Highwayman's Cache is a secondary quest in Velen that never shows up in the journal. East of Boatmakers' Hut, a trail leads to a bridge guarded by three bandits. They do not attack at once. Instead they demand coin for safe passage. Their loot is hidden nearby.

Highwayman's Cache Map Location and Quest Guide

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Highwayman's Cache map location:

1. Follow the trail east of Boatmakers' Hut to the bridge.
2. Talk to the three bandits guarding the bridge.
3. Fight the bandits, or show them the witcher medallion so they leave.
4. Use Witcher Senses at their campfire to find a set of footprints.
5. Follow the footprints to a chest half hidden in the weeds under the bridge.
6. Open the chest to collect the crowns and diagrams.

Map credit by Map Genie.

Choices

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The bandits want Geralt's coin. He can dare them to take it, which starts a fight with all three. He can also show his witcher medallion. One bandit recognizes it, and the group leaves without a fight. The chest under the bridge can be looted either way.

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