Jutta an Dimun stands as one of the most memorable characters in “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” particularly for players who venture into the secondary quest “Iron Maiden.” A fierce and undefeated warrior hailing from the Skellige Isles, Jutta’s challenge provides not only a test of Geralt’s combat skills but also offers intriguing narrative consequences. This guide will walk you through how to find Jutta, what challenges she sets for you, and the various outcomes following an evening spent with her.
Finding Jutta an Dimun
Jutta an Dimun can be found in the Skellige Isles, specifically on the Faroe Isle at a hilltop arena located east of Harviken. As you approach the arena, you will witness a dramatic scene where Jutta defeats an opponent, affirming her claim that there is no one capable of defeating her. It is at this point that Geralt decides to confront Jutta, but first, he must prove himself worthy through a feat of valor.
The Tasks
To earn the right to fight Jutta, Geralt must perform one of the following tasks:
- Defeat Gundar in Harviken
- Recover Horned Hoskuld’s sword
These tasks may vary, but accomplishing either will convince Jutta of Geralt’s worthiness.
Defeating Gundar
If the task given is to defeat Gundar, head to Harviken. This will be a sword fight confined to a small arena where Gundar resides. It’s essential to ensure you do not leave the arena during combat, as this will lead to failure of the quest.
- Tip: If the fight proves challenging, you can try to maneuver Gundar out of the ring to automatically win.
Recovering Horned Hoskuld’s Sword
If tasked with finding the sword, travel to the far western part of Faroe Isle. There, you will discover a sunken treasure chest patrolled by Ekhidnae (water-dwelling monsters). Deal with these creatures using your combat skills and dive underwater to retrieve the sword from the chest. Note that you only need to deal with a couple of Ekhidnae if you are fortunate.
Meeting and Fighting Jutta
Upon completing the task, return to Jutta to inform her. Should you decide to refuse to fight her at this point, she’ll refuse any further combat, causing the quest to become unresolvable due to a known bug. Thus, it is highly recommended to proceed with the duel immediately.
The battle with Jutta has specific rules:
- Do not use any signs, crossbows, bombs, or potions during the fight, as this is considered unfair and will result in quest failure.
- Only the Quen sign is permissible if used to protect yourself.
Winning or Losing
During the fight, reduce Jutta’s health significantly until she yields:
- If you lose: The quest will fail, and there are no second chances.
- If you win: Jutta will acknowledge your prowess and invite you to meet her at her home after dusk.
Consequences of a Night with Jutta
After winning the duel, Geralt has the option to visit Jutta at her house after dusk, starting from 8 PM. Interacting with her allows for two principal outcomes:
- Accepting her invitation to spend the night together.
- Politely declining and leaving Faroe.
Spending the night with Jutta can lead to:
Romantic Interlude
If Geralt accepts Jutta’s romantic proposal, they will spend an intimate evening together. Note that engaging in this romance will not impact Geralt’s relationships with Yennefer or Triss.
Friendly Conversation
If Geralt opts for a platonic interaction, they will have a meaningful conversation, ending the night with Jutta mentioning it’s time for her to leave Faroe.
| Outcome | Description |
|---|---|
| Romantic Evening | Jutta and Geralt spend an intimate night together, which Geralt can recall fondly. |
| Friendly Evening | Jutta and Geralt converse, with Jutta expressing a desire to travel beyond Faroe. |
Journal Entries
Depending on your decisions, the journal entries will reflect the following scenarios:
- If Geralt loses to Jutta: “Geralt did everything Jutta asked and in the end was granted the right to face her in combat. Though Geralt put up a brave fight, the warrior woman defeated him. Forced to savor the bitter taste of defeat, Geralt left the arena.”
- If Geralt defeats Jutta: “Geralt did everything Jutta asked and in the end was granted the right to face her in combat. Jutta proved a fierce and demanding opponent, but Geralt still was able to best her. Enchanted by his strength and manliness, Jutta asked the witcher to join her for a rendezvous on the beach.”
- If Geralt declines her offer (thus failing the quest): “Yet Geralt had no desire to get to know her any better and so thanked her for a fight well fought and continued on his way.”
- If Geralt spends an intimate evening with her: “Both Jutta and her proposition were to Geralt’s liking, so he agreed to meet. The warrior woman turned out to be just as deft with words as with a sword. It quickly became clear, however, that she had planned on doing more than just converse that evening. And you know our dear Geralt – he’s never one to refuse a beautiful woman. They passed a very pleasant evening with a particularly spicy finale.”
- If Geralt just talks with her: “Both Jutta and her proposition were to Geralt’s liking, so he agreed to meet. The warrior woman turned out to be just as deft with words as with a sword. Though she clearly was hoping for more than just conversation, Geralt had other plans, thanked her for the good time, and continued on his way.”
Notes and Tips
A few additional notes and tips are crucial for the “Iron Maiden” quest:
- Using the crossbow, throwing bombs, or casting signs other than Quen will fail the quest.
- Effects of potions imbibed prior to the fight will still be active, despite potions being blocked during the fight.
- Loading a save before approaching Jutta can change the task you are given.
- If given the task to defeat Gundar, retrieving the sword will still mark the “Defeat Gundar” objective as successful.
- Defeating Olaf in the “Fists of Fury: Skellige” quest can also grant you immediate recognition from Jutta.
- If you acquire the sword but don’t present it during the quest, it will remain in your inventory indefinitely, requiring a specific console command to remove it on PC.
By following these guidelines, you can navigate the “Iron Maiden” quest successfully and enjoy the rich narrative depth and combat challenge that Jutta an Dimun offers in “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.”
