The Witcher 3 Characters

The main characters of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its expansions – Geralt, Ciri, Yennefer, Triss, the Wild Hunt and more – with light spoilers only.

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The Witcher 3 is full of memorable characters. Here are the ones who drive the main story, plus the key figures of the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Spoilers are kept light.

CharacterRoleWhoRole
Geralt of RiviaMain character (Role)Witcher · School of the WolfMain character
CiriMain character (Role)Witcher-trained · Elder BloodMain character
Yennefer of VengerbergMain character (Role)SorceressMain character
Triss MerigoldMain character (Role)SorceressMain character
VesemirMain character (Role)Witcher · School of the WolfMain character
DandelionSupporting character (Role)BardSupporting character
Zoltan ChivaySupporting character (Role)DwarfSupporting character
Emhyr var EmreisSupporting character (Role)Emperor of NilfgaardSupporting character
EredinAntagonist (Role)King of the Wild HuntAntagonist
Gaunter O'DimmAntagonist (Role)The Man of Glass · Hearts of StoneAntagonist (Hearts of Stone)
RegisSupporting character (Role)Higher vampire · Blood and WineSupporting character (Blood and Wine)

Good to know

No books neededThe game explains who everyone is – but readers of the novels will spot many old friends.
RomanceYennefer and Triss are the main romance options. Choose carefully – you can't keep both.
Ciri's fateHow you treat Ciri in key moments decides the ending.

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