The characters in The Witcher franchise continuously grow in power over the long timeline that spans the books, shows, and video games. By the most recent game, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, the main characters have hit their peak strength and really show it off. There are so many highly powerful beings in the game universe that it's tough to know which ones are truly the strongest.

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Combining their combat and magical abilities along with their intelligence, brute strength, and success in battle, many characters stand out above the rest. The strongest characters in The Witcher are as powerful as they come, and only the most insurmountable odds or a really tough opponent can take out these powerful figures on the Continent.

Updated June 21, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: The Witcher is one of the most popular franchises of all time, with the trilogy of games released by CD Projekt Red coupled with a Netflix adaptation bringing more eyes toward the series than ever before. The worldbuilding and storytelling of this franchise are pretty captivating, but what makes things interesting are the many beloved characters.

Given the heavy focus on action in this series, it's easy to see why the vast majority of these characters need to be as powerful as possible to tackle the many threats that stand in their way.

21 Keira Metz

A Powerful Sorceress And One Of The Series' Strongest Magic Users

• A conniving witch who wants to enjoy a life of luxury at all costs

The sorceresses in The Witcher can have varying personalities, but the vast majority of them tend to cover power at all costs. Keira Metz is no exception, going so far as to manipulate Geralt to get what she wants.

If players decide to fight against her, then they'll have to be ready to deal with her powerful lightning magic. However, taking her on as an ally is recommended since she helps players out during the Battle of Kaer Morhen and decides to take on Lambert as a partner following this epic conflict.

20 Francesca Findabair

The Queen Of The Elves Of Dol Blathanna

• One of the founding members of the Lodge of Sorceresses

Francesca is a beautiful character, whose elven heritage and status as a sorceress ensures that her looks could make any man's jaw drop. Along with this, her abilities are certainly to be feared, and it's easy to see why she was one of the first people that Philippa contacted when she decided to form the Lodge of Sorceresses.

While the true extent of her power isn't known, the fact that she was chosen to be the leader of the elves of Dol Blathanna showed that everyone respected her might as a sorceress. She is certainly not a character to be trifled with unless a poor soul wants to be fried inside out by her magical powers.

19 Eskel

A Strong, Powerful Witcher Who Can Cut Down Foes Twice His Size With Skill

• Grew up with Geralt, forming an unbreakable bond in the process

One of Geralt's closest friends who's been with the witcher through thick and thin, it's easy to see why Eskel is such a strong character in The Witcher. He's a witcher who can obliterate enemies with his swift swordplay and smart use of witcher Signs.

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He may not be as powerful as the White Wolf himself, but that shouldn't take away from Eskel's allure as a powerful warrior in the slightest. When push comes to shove, he can pull his weight and then some. The fact that he manages to hold his own against the might of Caranthir for a lengthy period is a testament to his skill as a witcher, and it's a shame that the Netflix series did not give his legacy the respect it deserved.

18 Olgierd Von Everec

An Immortal Noble Who Can Teleport Long Distances Using Demonic Powers While Wielding An Enchanted Scimitar

• A major character introduced in Hearts of Stone

Hearts of Stone is one of two exemplary DLCs released for the game, showing some amazing narrative chops as players embarked on another chapter with Geralt as they tried to break the curse placed upon them by Gaunter O'Dimm, the Man of Glass. The scar on his face serves as a way to tie them both together, and Geralt has to do O'Dimm's bidding for quite some time as they enlist Olgierd's help to figure out how to get rid of the curse.

If players decide to give Olgierd a taste of his own medicine when his gang is burning down the villa they had their first encounter in, they must be prepared to engage in a challenging duel. Even though he's just a human, Olgierd's sword-fighting skills are a force to be reckoned with. Geralt will have his work cut out for him as he tries to take out this charismatic individual, who pushes the witcher to his very limits only to be beheaded. However, instead of dying, Olgierd casually screws his head back on in a cutscene many people missed, displaying the powers of immortality he's been cursed with.

17 Fringilla Vigo

A Master Of Illusion Magic

• Shares an amorous past with Geralt

Fringilla is one of the more interesting sorceresses in The Witcher. Just like many other characters in the series, she also develops a soft spot for Geralt, even if their relationship doesn't amount to anything substantial. Ultimately, Geralt simply can't get over his feelings for Yennefer, and his relationship with this sorceress is soured as a result.

As one would expect from any powerful sorcerer, Fringilla is one of the most powerful characters in The Witcher. Her mastery over magic is truly impressive, and it helps that this character has the wits to aid her power in battle, allowing her to strategize on the fly and use powerful magical spells whenever the situation demands the same.

16 Sile De Tansarville

A User Of Magic Who Dedicated Herself To Research

• The player's actions determine whether she dies in The Witcher 2 or its sequel

A sorceress who serves as a thorn in Geralt's side during the second Witcher game, Sile de Tansarville is a conniving sorceress who dedicated her time to research and shied away from power-hungry political moves. So, Geralt and the player were surprised in equal measure to find out that she played an active role in the assassination of the king of Aedirn, Demavend.

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She was more invested in magical research as opposed to making power plays, so it was rather odd to see that Sile didn't realize that her megascope had been tampered with when she tried to escape from Loc Muinne. Geralt can save her in this instance, but this doesn't really have major ramifications in the third game since the White Wolf can find her in a cell, where she has been tortured to the point where the only respite Geralt can offer her is a swift, honorable death.

All these instances may fool people into thinking that Sile wasn't as powerful as everyone made her out to be, but that's an erroneous train of thought given the amazing power she wields as a sorceress, even if her aptitude in battle isn't tested in either the books or the games.

15 Leo Bonhart

A Bounty Hunter With Ridiculous Skill

• A thorn in Ciri's side for the longest time

Despite being a mere human without any mutated abilities or magical powers, Leo Bonhart is one of the most skilled fighters in the entire series and a bounty hunter worth his salt. He single-handedly took out the fearsome Rats, traumatizing Ciri with their violent deaths. Even after she escaped his grasp, Bonhart gave her a parting gift in the form of a well-aimed orion that scarred her face for good.

Ciri had to get over her fear of Bonhart to finally end his life after a duel for the ages, finally making the man pay for the many times he'd terrorized her. One can only imagine how much more powerful Bonhart would've been if his natural aptitude for combat was further enhanced by the potions witchers used to hone their senses.

14 Tissaia De Vries

A Mage So Talented That She Taught Some Of The Strongest Magic Users In The Series

• The Rectoress of Aretuza

It takes something really special to educate some of the strongest sorceresses of all time, making Tissaia de Vries someone truly special who is, quite unfortunately, shoved under the limelight time and time again simply because she doesn't show the true destructive nature of her powers. However, it doesn't take an expert to gauge that she's one of the most powerful characters in The Witcher.

It helps that she's extremely wise to boot, and can sniff out a person's potential with just a simple test or two. She's wise beyond her years and can retain a cool, calm, and composed demeanor no matter the situation that she faces. In many ways, maintaining her clarity of mind at all times makes her stronger than any powerful mage with a short temper.

13 Triss Merigold

A Powerful Mage With Amazing Healing Skills

• A hero of Sodden Hill who was assumed to be dead for the longest time

Though on the younger side, when it comes to being a powerful sorceress, Triss was able to learn quickly to become a very strong character in The Witcher. She knows a vast amount of magical spells that have helped many protagonists and have killed many enemies.

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Triss has made it through many battles, coming out of them alive due to her intelligence and strong magical abilities. She has been in crucial roles in politics for most of her life, leading her to gain great strategic knowledge. Despite the restrictions placed on fire magic in the Netflix series, this redheaded sorceress uses a bevy of fire magic to decimate her opponents in the games. Oddly, this expertise isn't present in the books, with the most impressive moment for this magician coming in the form of a hailstorm she summons along with Yennefer during the Pogrom in Rivia.

12 Yennefer Of Vengerberg

A Powerful Mage Who Can Get Serious When The Situation Calls For It

• Geralt's flame from the books makes a much-awaited appearance in the third game

The sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg is one of the strongest characters in The Witcher, being able to use a wide variety of spells to defeat her enemies and protect those she loves. Yennefer has been through many traumatic experiences, which led her to be very wise, eager to grow stronger, and sometimes cold-hearted.

All of her traits, along with her intense magical abilities, make Yennefer a nearly unbeatable character in the series since she will fight at no limits to ensure she gets what she wants.

11 Philippa Eilhart

A Polymorph With Impressive Magic-Wielding Skills

• The leader of the now-defunct Lodge of Sorceresses

Philippa was the head sorceress in the Lodge after serving in the Redania court during and after King Vizimir's rule. She is one of the only few sorceresses in the world with the ability to polymorph. She is very cunning and uses her impressive magic to achieve her goal of being in power.

She was hinted to have had something to do with Vizimir's death and is explicitly seen killing King Radovid at the end of The Witcher 3. She is murderous and eager to do anything to be at the top, making her someone no one wants to have on their bad side.

10 Letho Of Gulet

The Kingslayer With Immense Skills As A Witcher

• Killed King Demavend and King Foltest

Letho appears in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings as the killer of King Foltest. He is a witcher of the Viper School and is massively strong and bulky. He is the only other witcher in the entire series to be able to beat Geralt in a fight, making him stand out of the crowd when it comes to power.

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He has killed multiple kings in the northern kingdoms and many soldiers who defended them. He was even able to turn against his former partner, Iorveth, and take out his entire group of elves. Letho can be spared by Geralt to fight alongside him in the next game as a very talented ally.

9 Emiel Regis

A High Vampire With Immense Powers And Impressive Restraint

• Comes back in Blood & Wine after apparently dying in the books

The introduction of Regis is one of the most memorable events in The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, with many fans of the books loving the fact that this man survived his encounter against Vilgefortz and will play a major role in this amazing expansion. Despite his aged nature and the tendency to not drink any blood, no matter how strong his urges are, Regis is a very powerful higher vampire who can easily rip his foes into shreds.

He is saved by Dettlaff after almost dying at the hands of Vilgefortz's fiery attack and owes a debt of gratitude to this vampire. However, this doesn't change the fact that he must take the side of good and fight Dettlaff before the man can completely ruin the beautiful city of Beauclair out of revenge... and a broken heart, too.

8 Vesemir

An Old, Experienced Witcher Who Taught The Other Fledgling Witchers After Nationwide Riots Dwindled Their Numbers

• Loses his life to Eredin near the end of the Battle of Kaer Morhen

It's only a given that the witcher who served as a mentor to a new batch of these mutants following the sacking of Kaer Morhen would be one of the strongest characters in The Witcher. Vesemir is no slouch, and his sword-fighting skills are truly a thing of beauty. It's a shame that he met his end during the battle against the Wild Hunt, with the lovable Witcher sacrificing his own life to save Ciri from being captured by this heinous group.

If he wasn't distracted during the battle, he could've easily dealt with most of the Wild Hunt. However, his love for Ciri resulted in him making the ultimate sacrifice, with all the fighters in Kaer Morhen mourning the loss of their mentor in such a cruel and unfair manner.

7 Eredin Breacc Glas

Has The Ability To Teleport, Boasts Excellent Swordsmanship Skills, And Uses Magic To Great Effect

• The King of the Wild Hunt and the antagonist of the base game

The King of the Wild Hunt, Eredin, had immaculate power that led him to be in the position he was in. His raw power, strategic abilities, and intellect made him able to conquer any feat he wished alongside his battalion. He is the main antagonist throughout the third game's main story and ends up causing some major damage to his enemies.

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Eredin is talented with magic, teleportation, ice conjuring, and fighting with weapons. He's no slouch in battle, and Geralt had to pull out every move in his arsenal to beat down this powerful foe and end his hunt for Ciri after a long and arduous journey.

6 Vilgefortz Of Roggeveen

His Incredible Ability To Wield A Staff Crippled Geralt In Their First Encounter

• One of the major players that enacted the Coup on Thanedd

The main antagonist of the book series and later mentioned in the games, Vilgefortz is one of the most powerful magic users to exist in The Witcher franchise. He was a leader in the Chapter of Sorcerers and was incredibly power-hungry. He wanted Ciri's blood to gain her Elder Blood powers, which would arguably make him unstoppable.

Vilgefortz was able to take down Geralt without even using his highly advanced magic and imprisoned and tortured Yennefer before the two were eventually able to defeat him. Even this could only be accomplished with the help of the vampire Regis and an enchanted amulet Geralt was gifted.

5 Dettlaff Van Der Eretein

A Higher Vampire That Can Assume A Monstrous Form To Become Even More Deadly In Combat

• The Beast of Beauclair

The final boss fight in Blood & Wine is easily one of the toughest battles in the entire game, with this battle stretching out over three phases and forcing players to employ everything in their arsenal to take out a foe that can be pretty challenging. Suffice it to say, players will die over and over again to the transformed Dettlaff before eventually being victorious against a worthy foe.

While it's true that Dettlaff was a lover scorned by Syanna, that didn't excuse his destructive actions in the slightest. He brought this fate upon himself, and even Regis couldn't deny the fact that his dear friend needed to be put down once and for all.

4 Geralt Of Rivia

A Witcher Adept In Using Signs, Swordsmanship, And Tactics In Battle

• The protagonist and one of the strongest witchers of all time

Geralt of Rivia is proven to be the strongest witcher in the world, with his insane swordsmanship, magical abilities, wisdom, brute power, and more. He is known across the land through song and legend due to his many wins in battles against powerful leaders, monsters, and many other foes.

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Geralt has defeated nearly every magical creature in existence and has meddled in many political issues, being on the winning side every time. He is truly one of the strongest and greatest beings in the franchise by the third game of the series, even stronger than Ciri while she struggled to tame her power.

3 Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon

Can Use The Power Of The Elder Blood To Perform Ridiculous Feats Of Strength

• Geralt's adopted daughter who's been taught the ways of combat from a young age

Ciri was born with the Elder Blood, giving her an instant advantage when it comes to power and magic. She was taught how to swordfight from a young age, leading her to become a highly advanced swordsman by her young adulthood. Through magical training with Yennefer and Avallac'h, Ciri slowly came in control of her impressive abilities to teleport through space and time.

Ciri is still young by the point of the timeline where the last game left off, leaving her plenty of years to strengthen her powers even more. Fans can only wait and see if a new game in the series lets players control this beloved character, letting them witness the evolution of her powers firsthand.

2 The Unseen Elder

So Powerful That The Strongest Characters In The Series Can Die In An Instant

• So powerful that other higher vampires steer well clear of him

Higher vampires are the most powerful creatures in The Witcher universe. Higher vampires can't be killed, only defeated by those with incredible power. Geralt managed to defeat one, but only at the peak of his strength and abilities, and he was still hurt tremendously.

The Unseen Elder from The Witcher 3 DLC is even higher in strength than a higher vampire. He is nearly as old as the modern timeline itself. He can teleport around his foes in an instant, has unbeatable strength, and can win a fight before it even begins. The sheer extent of this character's power can be seen if Geralt oversteps his boundaries while interacting with this mythical figure, causing him to be killed in a flash before he can even defend himself.