Geralt frequently mentions that drowners are a steady source of income inThe Witcher 3.

In Skellige, you might take on a contract against some drowners for a hefty coin pouch.

This guide will point you in the right direction and help you survive to the end.

Geralt paces around a water hag set alight with his magic and lighting up the dark cave they are in.

Starting Contract: Muire D’yaeblen

There arethree waysfor you to start this contract.

Notice Board

In typical fashion, you’re able to find this contract on a notice board.

This one is atKaer Trolde Harbor.

A screenshot of Geralt talking to a Skelliger by a drydock with several longships in the background.

Talk To Bjorg

you might find himnext to the Kaer Trolde Harborfast travel point.

Bjorg will give you two leadsif you talk to him before entering the cave.

They arehis assistant,who had survived an attack, andTove, a woman recently widowed by the drowners.

A screenshot of Geralt floating in the ocean, facing a large underwater cave.

The former will beworking on a boat near Bjorg.The latter will be further away but stillwithin the settlement.

Kill them andinvestigate the recently murdered manto pick up a scent.

With it, you will have toswim to an underground cavewhilefollowing the scent with your witcher senses.

A screenshot under the effects of the Cat potion showing Geralt standing outside a cave.

There is atreasure chest in the northern sitethat will give you some useful loot.

The southern areadoes not have such treasure.

Investigating The Cave

You enter the cavethrough different entrancesdepending on which area you search.

Geralt stands outside a cave with the screen in grayscale thanks to the Cat potion.

When inside, look fora chamberwith poisonous gas and drownersinside.

This areais free of enemiesand has several clues to investigate.

Geralt will piece these clues together and identify his real foe;a water hag named Abaya.

Geralt paces around a water hag after setting her alight. The flames light the dark chamber up.

Just dodge out of the way.

Mud Ball

Water hags canthrow balls of mudat their foes.

Swimming

She candive underwater, appearing in another area with ease.

Triple-A Games

Keep your eyes peeled forwhite foam,indicating where she will appear next.

As a necrophage, Abaya isvulnerable to Necrophage Oilandfire damage.Dragons DreamandDancing Starbombs will work wonders in lighting her up.

Once she is defeated,loot her body for a trophyand other treasure before returning to Bjorg.

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He will be willing to pay you the agreed amount.

Next:The Witcher 3: Complete Guide And Walkthrough

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