One of the most impressive aspects of The Witcher 3 is the quest variety. From facing strong bosses to investigating caves, Geralt gets up to a lot throughout the game. He even does some acting during 'The Play's the Thing' quest.

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Yes, in an attempt to lure out his old friend Dudu, the Witcher gets on stage to give a live performance. And it's up to you to remember his lines. This part can be tricky as you need to memorize your script before the play begins. After all, you can't just bring out the piece of paper mid-performance. So, if you're looking for a cheat sheet that you can view while playing, here it is.

Updated on December 20, 2022 by Quinton O'Connor: We're taking a different approach to 'The Play's the Thing' relative to most of our walkthrough guides for The Witcher 3. Namely, we've written it as a series of lines to remember, rather than a step-by-step process; simply put, that doesn't really work here. We hope we can help your own Geralt prove his acting chops!

Does The Play's Genre Impact Your Lines?

Early in the quest, you and Priscilla discuss some ideas for the play. One of the few decisions you do get to make is about the genre of the piece.

You can decide whether it's a drama or a comedy. Naturally, you'd expect your choice to impact Geralt's lines, but it doesn't. Your script is exactly the same regardless. So, it's not exactly among the hardest choices in the game.

Slay The Foul Beast

Your first line in the play comes shortly after you've entered the opening scene. The Queen gives you orders to kill the beast who may appear tonight.

Then you should reply with "To slay beasts most foul." It'll trigger Geralt to deliver a line about monster hunting being his calling.

Monster Hiding Amongst The Guests

Right before your second line, the narrator sets up the scene.

Then Geralt starts talking about how he sees no monster nearby, and you finish the line by saying, "Perhaps 'midst the guests..." Obviously, the Witcher is suggesting that his target is one of the guests.

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Men's Heart

After the so-called Prince reveals himself to be a Doppler, you're able to deliver your next bit of dialog. The words you're supposed to pick are "Seems men's hearts..."

The Witcher then continues on about "changelings foster." It's arguably the most Shakespearean thing Geralt has ever said.

A Base Heart

The Queen orders Geralt to take down the Doppler. Yet, the Princess heavily protests as she loves the creature. The Witcher is on the Princess's side, explaining that the shapeshifter isn't necessarily evil.

He goes on to claim that appearance isn't what makes a monster, and you finish the line by choosing "But a base heart..."

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The Moral Of The Story

Being the star that he is, Geralt gets a big moment towards the end of the play.

He looks straight at the audience to tell them that the moral of the story is, "No monster is he whose shape can shift." The dialogue option for this is simply "No monster is he..."

What If You Say The Wrong Lines?

Saying the wrong lines during the play doesn't have any disastrous effects. Although, you'll earn less experience and crowns because of your sub-par performance. What's more, you'll miss out on the satisfaction of a job well done.

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