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If you're stuck somewhere along the long, convoluted path of the 'Ugly Baby' quest, you're not alone. This chain of events in The Witcher 3 has muddled many a player's senses at one point or another. That's why we've mapped it all out and are here to walk you through it!

RELATED: The Witcher 3: The Bloody Baron Main Quest WalkthroughIn this guide, you will find handy tips and tricks for defeating the various monsters Geralt will encounter, along with how to overcome some of the more obscure obstacles he will face.

Updated on December 28, 2022 by Quinton O'Connor: In a rare editing stroke of guide size reduction, we've removed some of the in-between quests related to 'Ugly Baby', as we now have more in-depth guides one each. We've also tidied things up a bit wherever possible to make for a smoother reading experience!

Ugly Baby

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Following Ciri's trail in Skellige, Geralt will discover that she and an elven mage were fleeing the wild hunt and disappeared upon a narrow escape. He'll also learn of a strange baby-like monstrosity later appearing at the site of the duo's disappearance. When searching for Ciri in the intended order, Geralt will have already met Uma at Crow's Perch in Velen and connect him to the creature that appeared in Skellige, thus beginning the 'Ugly Baby' quest.

Collecting Uma

Geralt's first objective will be to collect Uma from Crow's Perch. If you haven't completed the 'Return to Crookback Bog' quest, return to the Baron and ask to take Uma. If Geralt's already gone with the Baron to Crookback Bog, then he will need to talk to the Baron's Sergeant. Either way, he will find one of the two in the Baron's office at Crow's Perch.

Next, head over to the stables to the right of the Baron's building, and tell the stablemaster standing outside that you are taking Uma. After a bit of dialogue, a cutscene will trigger, and Geralt will set off for Kaer Morhen with Uma. As they're approaching the keep, Geralt will be stopped by Nilfgaardian troops and taken to an impatient Emperor Emhyr. Your job is to convince Emhyr that Uma is a solid lead in finding Ciri before you can continue on to Kaer Morhen with Uma.

Arriving in Kaer Morhen

Your first objective at Kaer Morhen will be to see Yenn in the keep, which will start a chain of additional quests you'll need to complete before you're able to resume 'Ugly Baby.' The quests 'Disturbance,' 'To Bait A Forktail,' and 'The Final Trial' are prerequisites to the final link in the chain, 'No Place Like Home,' and can be completed in any order. However, 'Disturbance' sets the stage for the other two.

As a side note, you'll likely stumble across a dilapidated bed on your way into the keep that has been discarded into the middle of the inner courtyard. Upon examination, you'll find Triss's earring, which you can return to her later if you wish.

No Place Like Home

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With preparations now complete, Vesemir takes Uma to attempt lifting the curse himself before letting Yennefer proceed with her plan. So this quest is all about killing time until he returns.

The witchers, along with Yennefer, will choose to spend the time drinking and catching up. Yennefer reveals during the conversation, if Vesemir fails, she plans to conduct The Trial of The Grasses on Uma, the alchemical experiment that causes a witcher's mutations.

There are several dialogue options throughout the conversation, to which Geralt may respond how he wishes until Yennefer pulls him aside. If you completed 'The Last Wish' and professed true feelings for Yennefer, there is optional dialogue to accept her proposition to sneak off for an intimate moment. If you rejected Yenn or did not complete the quest, there is no option for another romp with her.

Eventually, you can choose to have Geralt go to bed or keep talking. It's recommended to keep talking a while longer as Geralt will be rewarded XP shortly after.

If you keep talking, Lambert eventually suggests using the megascope to call some sorceresses to the party. Geralt again has the option to go to sleep or go through with Lambert's poorly thought out plan. There are no lasting consequences to your decision, nor any non-narrative rewards. Whenever Geralt calls it a night — or Yennefer puts an end to their antics — 'No Place Like Home' will complete.

Completing Ugly Baby

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Once Vesemir returns, Geralt will be tasked with brewing the Decoction of The Grasses. If he's missing any of the ingredients, he will find them all in a nearby chest. Then simply brew the potion via the alchemy tab and bring it to Yennefer. At long last, 'Ugly Baby' will be complete after the ritual's through.

Don't be too hasty in starting this long winding path. Along with passing up Yennefer's 'The Last Wish' quest, which subsequently fails to romance her, collecting Uma from Crow's Perch also auto-fails Lambert's 'Following The Thread.' So be sure Geralt has accomplished these ventures before setting out on this journey.

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