It can be difficult to gauge how old Geralt of Rivia is in The Witcher 3, as The Witcher universe features many magical species and monsters that outlive most human lifespans, and witchers are particularly difficult to understand. The emergence of the Netflix Witcher show and the existing book series provides plenty of information and background story on the Continent's various creatures and characters. As a result, Geralt's lifespan and age can only be determined by the events he's survived and the average lifespan of other witchers or characters.
Unfortunately, it's unlikely for players and fans to obtain a direct answer about Geralt's age in Witcher 3. When he was young, Geralt's mother offered him to Kaer Morhen, leaving his exact birth year to speculation. The Witcher books provide some context to Geralt's age, but the games don't follow the same timeline and occasionally alter the context based on player choices. Thankfully, other characters' ages can help players discover Geralt's approximate age.
Finding Geralt's Age In Witcher 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt takes place in 1272, when the war between Nilfgaard and Redania is raging across the Continent. Witcher 3's lore entries state that Geralt is a year younger than Yennefer, who was born in 1173. Since The Witcher 3 takes place in 1272, Geralt would be approximately 98 to 99 years old (depending on his birth month).
Though most witchers begin as human children, their mutations at the School of the Wolf enhance their abilities, senses, and body. Unfortunately, making new witchers is a closely guarded secret by all the schools. The Sacking of Kaer Morhen deprived the Wolves of the ability to make more witchers as swiftly as previously. Unfortunately, it's difficult to gauge how old witchers can become. Their dangerous lifestyles and frequent mobs against inhuman creatures often kill witchers before they die of old age.
Never seen the scene in the first Witcher game where Vesemir tells Geralt about the Sacking of Kaer Morhen? Check it out in the YouTube video from Alin. below!
Vesemir, the oldest witcher at Kaer Morhen (in the games) is several centuries old and still capable of battling monsters. However, Geralt has undergone several life-changing events and suffered many injuries that could affect his longevity.
Geralt of Rivia's Age, Explained By The Author
A common misconception about Geralt's age in Witcher 3 is that he must be over a century old due to the raid on Kaer Morhen. Many may believe that the creation of witchers ceased after the attack, but according to the Blood of Elves novel, the School made witchers for many years afterward. In an interview with Bartłomiej Grenda, author Andrzej Sapkowski confirmed that Geralt hides his age to avoid being denied a job by uninformed peasants and kings. He perpetually states that he is 50 years or under, further misleading readers and fans about his actual age.
While it's unlikely CDPR will ever confirm Geralt's age in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, fans could gather more information in the upcoming Witcher 4 game. However, it's also unknown if players will take control of Geralt in the series again, especially considering the satisfying conclusion he received at The Witcher 3's ending. Nevertheless, unless Witcher 4 ends up being some sort of prequel game, Geralt will be even older in the next game than he was in Witcher 3.
Source: ANDRZEJ SAPKOWSKI ZONE, Alin./YouTube
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Franchise:
- The Witcher
- Platform:
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, Steam, Epic Games Store
- Released:
- 2015-05-19
- Developer:
- CD Projekt Red
- Publisher:
- CD Projekt
- Genre:
- Action RPG, Open-World
- Engine:
- REDEngine 3
- ESRB:
- M
- Summary:
- Set some time after the events of The Witcher 2, The Witcher 3 centers once again on the monster-slaying Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher on the hunt for his adopted daughter. The Wild Hunt is a group of ominous elves seen as an omen of war - their purpose is to find and capture individuals to serve them. Unfortunately for Geralt, his daughter, Ciri, is their new target due to her Elder Blood. When Geralt receives a letter from his former lover, Yennefer, they reconvene to meet with the Emperor of Vizima, who reveals the truth about Ciri. With new information at his fingertips, Geralt sets off in search of her to reach her before the Wild Hunt does. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's world is filled with quests for players to take on as they upgrade their weapons, learn new spells, and hunt massive monsters while searching for Ciri's whereabouts.
- Expansion Packs :
- Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine
- Prequel:
- The Witcher 2
- How Long To Beat:
- 55 Hours
- Platforms:
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
- Publishers:
- CD Projekt
- Release Date :
- 18 May 2015
- Rating:
- 10/10 Steam; 4.8/5.0 GOG.com
- Mode:
- Single player
