The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered Character Guide

Witchers work alone, that much is true. But you can't spend decades hunting monsters without making a few friends — and plenty of enemies — along the way. From powerful sorceresses to ruthless rulers and deadly foes, the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is filled with an unforgettable cast, each with their own goals, motivations, and parts to play in Geralt’s story. So before you set out to explore the Continent, let’s meet some of the characters you’ll encounter on your journey!

Geralt of Rivia

Geralt of Rivia was raised in Kaer Morhen, the legendary keep where he also trained to become a witcher — a wandering monster slayer for hire — under the banner of the Wolf School. He is one of the last remaining active witchers, and undoubtedly one of the most skilled to have ever entered the profession.

His striking white hair and cat-like yellow eyes are the result of multiple experiments he underwent during his training. The repeated mutations inflicted as part of the punishing Trial of the Grasses turned Geralt into a near-flawless warrior few can hope to match in battle. Generally cold and stoic, Geralt is nevertheless a dangerous opponent even when compared to other witchers, thanks to his speed, athleticism, and mastery of both swordplay and the combat magic known as “signs.” He has been traveling the world for decades, dispatching monsters — humans and beasts alike — with his steel and silver swords. His body is swathed in scars, which he wears as proof of his prowess as a monster slayer. After all, witchers are not known for leading peaceful or long lives.

Geralt's name is known far and wide across the Continent due to his skills and track record as a witcher, as well as the infamy that follows his kind wherever they may go. From time to time, people from all walks of life must call upon the services of a witcher, whether they like it or not — someone has to deal with the array of monsters that threaten peaceful life, after all — and Geralt’s reputation as a quick, efficient, and effective monster slayer means he’s sure to get most jobs done. Even ones that other witchers would decline.

Ciri

A young girl that Geralt has taken as a ward. Over the years, destiny has seen Geralt and Ciri separated and reunited many times. She was taken in at a young age by the witchers of Kaer Morhen, and rigorous training has made her formidable with a blade and extremely dextrous and agile. She is the last known heir to the Elder Blood, which has imbued her with abilities beyond mortal comprehension. Because of her power and potential, Ciri is being hunted by various forces from across the realm and beyond.

Yennefer of Vengerberg

Yennefer of Vengerberg is a sorceress of unfathomable power. For a number of years, she was in a relationship with Geralt, becoming his trusted ally and romantic partner. She also took on the role of a devoted mother figure to Ciri, going to great lengths to keep her from harm. Yennefer’s tenacity and fiercely destructive magical prowess make her a force to be reckoned with. After losing contact with Geralt following the witcher’s loss of memory, she continued to forge her own path across the Continent.

Dandelion

Julian Alfred Pankratz, Viscount de Lettenhove, known simply to his friends as Dandelion, is a famed poet, troubadour, bard, spy, and former lecturer at Oxenfurt Academy. His works are well-known around the Continent, such as his Ballad of the Lion Cub of Cintra, Half a Century of Poetry, as well as his journal entries that make up the bulk of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s quest descriptions. He can be considered Geralt’s closest friend.

Eredin

The King of the Wild Hunt, a cavalry of spectral elven warriors feared by many as harbingers of doom. Under Eredin’s command, the Wild Hunt travel between planes of existence, seeking a means of saving their homeworld from a cosmic cataclysm known as the White Frost. Eredin is a ruthless and bloodthirsty leader who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, including in his relentless pursuit of Ciri.

Triss Merigold

The sorceress Triss Merigold is a good friend and companion of Geralt’s, as well as his lover. She is dignified and determined, and has demonstrated her knowledge and skill in the magical arts on many occasions — particularly when it comes to helping Geralt overcome deadly opposition. As well as being well-versed in healing magic and alchemy, Triss is also an astute politician — having once served as an adviser to King Foltest of Temeria.

And with that, you’re now well-equipped to jump into Geralt’s story and begin exploring the Continent for yourself. There are plenty more characters waiting to be discovered in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered; you’ll meet allies, foes, and… those whose loyalties aren’t so easily defined. Keep your mind as sharp as your swords, witcher — and good luck on the Path!