The Witcher games are a beloved series with a cast of unforgettable characters. Although witcher Geralt of Rivia is the protagonist, he is far from the only superhuman monster hunter that players encounter. Even if the order is dwindling—and players keep encountering either corpses or mentions of dead witchers as they proceed through the games—there are still a handful of witchers who show up throughout Geralt’s adventures.

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These characters, however, are not all safe from danger. Depending on the player’s choices, many of them can perish during the Witcher games, and one of them cannot be saved at all. Thus, each death weaves the tale of an order that is already on the brink of extinction and hangs heavily on Geralt’s conscience as the player traverses the bleak and engaging world.

This list contains spoilers!

7 Berengar - The Witcher

The Hateful Witcher Who Asks For A Duel

Berengar is from the School of the Wolf, just like Geralt. The two of them reunite and end up working together for a time. However, Berengar eventually explains he blames witchers for ruining his life and thus harbors deep resentment towards his former colleagues.

This comes to a head with Berengar challenging Geralt to a duel. If the player chooses to spare the hateful witcher, Berengar becomes an ally during the final battle with Azar Javed. If the player instead opts for the battle to the death, Berengar is slain by Geralt, adding another dead witcher to the protagonist’s conscience.

6 Letho of Gulet - The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

The Big Bad Who Has Nothing Personal Against The Player

The titular kingslayer from The Witcher 2, Letho is an integral part of the game’s plot: his actions are what drive the majority of the plot and serve as a final boss. Fans of the novels also might recognize him as one of the witchers who fought the Wild Hunt alongside Geralt prior to the franchise's timeline. Thus, to say Letho of Gulet is important to The Witcher’s lore would be an understatement.

Players finally catch up to Letho in Loc Muinne and may choose to spare him after sharing a bottle of vodka. If they choose to fight him, however, they are treated to the final confrontation against this formidable witcher, ending his life once and for all.

5 Jad Karadin - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Former Assassin Marked For Revenge

Players only meet Jad Karadin if they choose to pursue a sidequest offered by Lambert, a fellow witcher and close friend of Geralt. Lambert wants revenge on Jad, who is a retired witcher from the School of the Cat, and led a band of assassins who killed Aiden, another witcher and close friend to Lambert.

As is the case with many of The Witcher 3 quests, nothing is as simple as it sounds, and players can potentially spare Jad, much to Lambert’s anger. However, if players decide to support revenge, they will start a fight that ends with Jad’s demise.

4 Gaetan - The The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher Who Lost His Temper After Being Betrayed

Another witcher from the School of the Cat, Gaetan’s fate is tied up to a sidequest, “Where the Cat and Wolf Play…”. The quest starts with a village where everyone was murdered, with Geralt at first assuming it was the work of a monster. However, players soon learn ill-tempered Gaetan is the real culprit.

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After tracking him down, Gaetan explains the villagers had tried to kill him first, cheating him out of his payment and ambushing him in a barn. If the player decides this is not justification enough, they are treated to a boss fight against the tough witcher, who ends up succumbing to Geralt’s blade.

3 Vesemir - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Mentor And Leader Of The School Of The World Who Dies Protecting Who He Loves

One of the most tragic deaths of all the games, Vesemir is the one witcher that cannot be saved, regardless of the player’s actions. Mentor to both Ciri and Geralt, Vesemir is one of the closest allies and friends of both characters, as well as the leader and de facto leader of the School of the Wolf and Kaer Morhen.

Although he briefly appears in the first game, his death comes later in The Witcher 3, as players rally their allies to defend Kaer Mohren from the Wild Hunt. As Imlerith, one of their foes’ generals, closes on Ciri, Vesemir heroically stabs him in the side, only to be killed by the armored elf. His passing is undoubtedly one of the most heartbreaking moments in the series for Geralt, Ciri, all surviving witchers, and many fans.

2 Ciri - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Child Of Destiny Who Needs Encouragement To Survive

Although not undergoing the mutations that would make her an official witcher, Ciri is Geralt’s ward and was adopted and trained by the School of the Wolf. Perhaps one of the most powerful of all characters in her universe, due to her Elder Blood, Ciri is instrumental in the overarching plot of the series, as well as one of Geralt’s main motivations.

Ciri is the only one who can stop the White Frost, and her confrontation with the supernatural threat serves as the ending of the entire series. If players choose certain dialogue options throughout the game, she will be filled with self-doubt and ultimately perish during the battle. Along with Vesemir’s, hers is one of the most tragic deaths, even more so, perhaps, as it is entirely preventable.

1 Geralt of Rivia - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Titular Witcher And Hero Might Perish After Losing The Person He Loves The Most

The protagonist of all three games and the vast majority of source material, Geralt of Rivia is the single most important witcher for players and many fans. With the series emphasizing the bleak and dark fantasy setting, as well as giving weight to player choice, it is no surprise that there is a possible ending where it is heavily hinted that Geralt finally meets his end.

For this scenario to happen, players must have chosen the dialogue options that result in Ciri dying. Without his foster child and main motivator, Geralt decides to seek vengeance on Weavess. Aided by a werewolf, an epic fight ensues, with Geralt succeeding in recovering Ciri's medallion and slaying the crone. Players are, however, left with a scene in which Geralt is overcome by grief while a horde of monsters close in, hinting this to be his final stand, in a bittersweet moment that lingers in many players who experienced this outcome.

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