In the third Witcher, Geralt has many options to choose from. Some forks may seem insignificant, but will cause more problems later on. Here are 10 of the most striking examples.
The world of The Witcher 3 is full of beauties and dangers. It is unlikely that it will come as a surprise to fans that Geralt might get into trouble while traveling. From Velen to Toussaint, trials await him wherever he decides to go.
Some of the problems Geralt faces are entirely caused by his own behavior. Sometimes one wrong choice is enough for everything to end in disaster. And if Geralt will make several wrong decisions, he will have to stoically accept the consequences and learn to deal with them. However, not every possibility of getting into trouble is as obvious as it might seem.
Looting in public places
Throughout the game, Geralt there is an opportunity to get a lot of things, from rather useless trinkets to expensive jewelry or food that can restore his vitality. No one will forbid the witcher to enter a person’s house and take whatever he wants. NPCs won’t tell him anything. However, if Geralt decides to rob in front of the experience, he will have problems. The guards will either start fighting him or take some of his money.
Putting pressure on Yennefer’s feelings
At some point in the game, the player has the option to decide if they want to Geralt ended up with Triss or Yennefer (or even on his own). If Geralt chooses Triss, he can later go to Kaer Morhen and slap on the feelings of the black-haired sorceress. To anger her, Geralt just needs to be told that he will not grovel during their conversation about Triss. This will force Yennefer to transport him across the lake. There Geralt will fall into the water and will have a long journey back to Kaer Morhen.
Relationship with both Yennefer and Triss
Talking about romance if the player decides to continue the romance with both Yennefer and Triss, in the end Geralt will be left alone. The witcher has a choice – to be with Triss during the “Now or never” quest. If he told her that he loved her, she would not leave with the other magicians. During the “Last Wish” quest, he can tell Yennefer that his feelings for her have not changed. From now on they will be together. But, if he tries to do both, both women will figure it out and leave him in a rather awkward position (for Geralt, not for them).
Being a bad father for Ciri
Ciri is certainly not Geralt’s biological daughter. (witchers cannot have children), but Geralt himself definitely considers her his daughter. He would do anything for her or kill anyone who would hurt her.
However, it can also cause her to fall. If Geralt doesn’t support Ciri enough, she will die when she goes to fight the White Frost. All he has to do is encourage her freedom and independence throughout the game in order for Ciri to succeed.
Let Detlaff kill Sianna
Detluff is the main villain in the Blood and Wine DLCbut, frankly, it’s not entirely his fault. It is later revealed that Syanna, the sister of Anna Henrietta, manipulated him into committing murders for her. Nonetheless, it would be a mistake to let Detlaff kill Syanna in revenge… If Geralt decides to do this, he will end up in prison, and his good friend Dandelion will have to rush to his aid. Although it is usually the other way around.
Fight against stronger enemies
It seems self-evident, but many players are still not careful enough, and as a result Geralt gets into big trouble. If the hero’s current level is much lower than that of one of the enemies he is facing, he should postpone the fight. At least if he has the ability to retreat. Probably, he will not be able to defeat the enemy and will only waste precious time trying to win. Especially if the player is playing on the “Death!” or “Pain and suffering!”
Asking too much money
Geralt can focus either on the main storyline – finding Ciri and helping her defeat the Wild Hunt, or on the conclusion of as many contracts as possible… You can take missions to kill monsters on the bulletin board.
Having decided on the task, Geralt can bargain for a higher fee. But if he gets too greedy, the person who signed the contract will withdraw his order, and the witcher will be left without work and without his coin.
Walk in the mountains
The world of The Witcher 3 is beautiful and has many areas worth visiting. Some of them are obvious, some are hidden. However, if Geralt decides to explore the Skellige Islands, he should be even more careful than usual. The local mountains have a lot of charm, but they are also covered in snow, and if Geralt falls from any mountain or peak, he will die.
Bonus tip: when the witcher is about to meet Philippa Eilhart in the elven ruins in Skellig, it is better to travel by water, not on foot.
Letting Keira Metz Die
Keira Metz is a sorceress from Velen, and the first novel that Geralt can spin in the game. Keira has three possible lines of fate. Either Geralt kills her himself, or lets her go to Radovid (which leads to her death), or convinces the girl to go to Kaer Morhen. If Keira dies, this will cause problems not for Geralt, but for his fellow witcher Lambert, whose life the witch saves during the battle.
Blow through the air
Finally, Geralt can run into problems simply by hitting the air with his fist. This is especially true in Novigrad, where there are many guards, but it can happen elsewhere. All Geralt needs to do for trouble to happen is find a place with security nearby and wave your fist or use any of the signs. This will upset the guards, and they may even attack the witcher. So if the player wants to wreak havoc, this is a good way.