Understanding how to reset your ability points in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a crucial part of mastering Geralt’s potential. Unless you meticulously planned a perfect endgame build from the very beginning, you’ve likely invested points into signs, alchemy talents, or combat techniques that haven’t aged well or no longer fit your playstyle. Because ability points are a finite resource and leveling up is a gradual process—meaning you’re unlikely to reach the level cap during your initial playthrough—it is wise to periodically audit and refine your build.
Here is everything you need to know about respeccing your character, specifically regarding where to locate the Potion of Clearance in The Witcher 3.
How to respec in The Witcher 3
To wipe your skill slate clean in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you must consume a Potion of Clearance. This item refunds all your allocated ability points, including those earned through leveling and locating Places of Power. While there is a slim chance of discovering one in a chest once you hit level 30, and you are granted one automatically upon starting a New Game Plus run, these methods are unreliable.
The most consistent way to acquire this item is to purchase it from a merchant. Be prepared, however, as each potion carries a hefty price tag of 1,000 gold. Spend your coins wisely unless Geralt’s coffers are overflowing. When browsing a vendor’s inventory, look for a distinct green bottle marked with a skull icon.
Including the Blood and Wine expansion, there are 11 total merchants who stock Potions of Clearance. You do not need to track them all down; merchants will restock their supply after roughly three in-game days, a duration you can bypass by meditating. While we recommend the most accessible merchant below, here is the complete list of vendors:
- Gildorf Shop: Found in Novigrad, situated near St. Gregory’s Bridge.
- Keira Metz: Located at her hut northeast of Midcopse, available after finishing her storyline.
- Yolar: A druid stationed in Gedyneith, Ard Skellig. Requires completion of the “Echoes of the Past” quest.
- Gremist: Found north of Gedyneith in Ard Skellig. Requires completion of “Practicum in Advanced Alchemy.”
- Beauclair Herbalist (Blood and Wine): Located southwest of Harbor Gate.
- Beauclair Perfumery (Blood and Wine): Situated southwest of The Gran’s Place.
- Hortense Vineyard Herbalist (Blood and Wine): Found after clearing the abandoned site south of Beauclair.
- Castel Ravello Herbalist (Blood and Wine): Located in the northwest region of the map.
- Chuchote Cave Wine Merchant (Blood and Wine): Found just south of Castel Ravello.
- Dun Tynne Hillside Wine Merchant (Blood and Wine): Located in the northeast corner of the map.
- Coronata Vineyard Herbalist (Blood and Wine): Available after rescuing them during “Wine Wars: Coronata.”
The most convenient location
Because your adventures will frequently bring you to Novigrad quite early in the game, the most practical source for a Potion of Clearance is the merchant located within the city center. Simply fast-travel to St. Gregory’s Bridge, head east down the path, enter the square, and you will find the shop situated on your right.
Source: Polygon
