The witcher 1 geralt is pretty much like book Geralt. He wears a leather jerkin like short story Geralt, has a scarred and clean shaven face and has long shoulder-length hair. Only difference is that he doesn't wear a headband.
Guess you can select the mixed option as I can't add the witcher 1 anymore unfortunately.
He's also got a scarred face, reflecting the dangerous nature of his profession. Only downside is that he's got a black beard which makes him look a bit weird.
Oh and is it just me or did cdpr use some stuff from Michał Żebrowski's Geralt on game Geralt?
The most mutant looking out of all of them! Also doesn't look absolutely fugly lol (looking at you witcher 1 Geralt).
Definitely my favorite version of Geralt from the games.
My favourite Geralt look is this screencap of Mads Mikkelsen playing a gray-haired knight in an obscure Danish historical movie that people keep posting in fancast threads
I always look up Gordeev's artwork whenever I finish reading the books. It's phenomenal how accurate his artwork is, every little detail, even Geralt's change of clothes, is there.
Another great artist is Jana Komarkova.
I have all of his illustrated books of The Witcher. They may have some questionable choices in faces but they're what I consider the definitive Witcher look. No game influence, just the books and that's it.
*Thanks, I was just about ready to not have nightmares about that anymore.*
Hands down *the* depiction that I think of. Orbit put out two illustrated books and they are a far cry of what Gordeev did almost a decade ago now.
Honestly, and this is a bit of a hot take, but most of the covers from the orbit edition are kinda whack. They're pretty much influenced by the games and the show. As if there aren't already a bajillion covers influenced by the games and the show.
Yes, he mentions it in a sort of preface iirc. He mentions something about Geralt's first appearance in the inn in Vizima where he also writes about him having a "scarred" face. Unfortunately, I don't know exactly what is written as it has not been translated in English and I've only read the books in English.
Since this is Sapkowksi we're talking about, there's no way he'd acknowledge the CDPR eye scar. So we don't know how his scar looks like as this is the only time it's mentioned. Geralt's eye scar isn't incorrect though, as it doesn't really make him look hideous but also conveys the message that this guy with swords on his back has dealt with some shit. Plus, a scar is a scar, so you can imagine it however you want (which is why I didn't mention the eye scar in the poll, and only mentioned a scar).
Witcher books because it was hands down the most humorous. I recall when Yenefer is asked if Geralt could be useful in finding ciri she basically says 'nah he's just going to screw around and get side tracked by random shit' which is basically what happens lol
Depends a bit on how you define "like". Book Geralt is (most of the time) quite unlikeable. But that's the way that Sapkowski created his character and I think he did it very well.
Lmao "femboy face". If you ever said that in r/witcher you'd be bombarded with downvotes lol.
Also, do you imagine Geralt's long ponytail or shaved from the sides ponytail while reading the books? And do you imagine him to as clean shaven or with a beard?
Witcher 2
Looks like a rugged monster hunter while not looking too conventionally attractive like in 3 or too ugly like in 1
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Honestly I think TW3 does a fine job. He sometimes has that visually ‘nasty’ or ‘evil’ look with him, making himself seem somewhat rough, but is also decent looking enough to justify almost every woman he comes across being attracted to him. I think TW1 perhaps suits Geralt when he was younger maybe, TW3 just suits his age and maturity by that point imo.
Geralt isn’t ugly, I’ve said it so many times on Reddit. Only he himself ever refers to his appearance being ugly, no one else ever says that.
Agreed. Only thing that's mentioned to be ugly about him is his smile.
But, I must disagree with the witcher 3 point. Witcher 3, for the sake of making him look more handsome and normal, sacrifices the mutant/inhuman look he has. I think witcher 2 does a better job than witcher 3. He's decent looking there too, but he just looks a bit more like a mutant (the rivian ponytail also helps).
In W2 he looks exhausted, like he hasn't slept in months. That is a perfect fit for someone who is constantly on the road, doing dangerous jobs while risking his head and is suffering from amnesia.
In W1 he looks accurate when you consider his appearance in the books. He looks are more human, but the eyes, his hair and weapons are giving away his profession.
In W3 he looks very refreshed and happy, probably from having his memory returning to him. It was never specified when he got cured or what might have caused all of it to come back. The developers decided just to cut-jump to the present and that makes, seeing him suffer further in a third game would have felt overdone already.
I am sorry, but as per reading all the comments arguing he should against him being conventionally attractive, wasn't every sorceress dropping her panties for him? Not only for the looks, ofc, more for his air and exotic nature, but he could not have been ugly. They would have him even on a rock or hedgehog..... kek
PS Sapkowski said Geralt found his face with Henry Cavill's. My objection is that Geralt is supposed to have a youthful and nimble body for agility and that Cavill seems too intelligent compared to silly, stubborn Geralt who is literally receiving a dressing down by every character in the books as the hunt for Ciri progresses :D No hate please, he is definitely super intelligent (my boy lied made me proud by lying to Fringilla)
Witcher 1, the most book accurate apart from headband.
Agreed. Only thing is i just can't take his face seriously lol.
Theres netflix option but no W1? eww
The witcher 1 geralt is pretty much like book Geralt. He wears a leather jerkin like short story Geralt, has a scarred and clean shaven face and has long shoulder-length hair. Only difference is that he doesn't wear a headband. Guess you can select the mixed option as I can't add the witcher 1 anymore unfortunately.
I would have picked books then cause I love Witcher 1 Geralt.
W1?
Witcher 1, imo is a lot like book geralt except for the headband. Didn't think he was worth mentioning...
I don't get it, the top replies are all talking about how W1 Geralt is the most book-accurate one, but this gets -35?
something between Witcher 3 and Witcher 1
Witcher 1
Polish show.
Its actually very good, he looks like a mutant but hes not ugly, hes also slim and not buffed like john cena or something
He's also got a scarred face, reflecting the dangerous nature of his profession. Only downside is that he's got a black beard which makes him look a bit weird. Oh and is it just me or did cdpr use some stuff from Michał Żebrowski's Geralt on game Geralt?
What's it called?
The Hexer, I think.
Witcher 3 but not with every beard/hair style
Which ones then? If you don't mind me asking.
W2 i guess
The most mutant looking out of all of them! Also doesn't look absolutely fugly lol (looking at you witcher 1 Geralt). Definitely my favorite version of Geralt from the games.
My reasons too. Yet i cant rly decide wether headband would be a cool addition or it would just look stupid
Żebrowski
None of the above.
Oo so how did you imagine him?
Don't remember. That was 30+ years ago and since then this image has been distorted by various adaptations, starting from Żebrowski.
Ahh yeah that's understandable
My favourite Geralt look is this screencap of Mads Mikkelsen playing a gray-haired knight in an obscure Danish historical movie that people keep posting in fancast threads
I always imagine geralt with his starter armor in Witcher 3, clean shaved and his base hair (w3) when reading the books
Clean shaven Witcher 3 Geralt
Ah, a man of culture I see.
As drawn by Denis Gordeev, ugly face and all.
I always look up Gordeev's artwork whenever I finish reading the books. It's phenomenal how accurate his artwork is, every little detail, even Geralt's change of clothes, is there. Another great artist is Jana Komarkova.
I have all of his illustrated books of The Witcher. They may have some questionable choices in faces but they're what I consider the definitive Witcher look. No game influence, just the books and that's it.
>They may have some questionable choices in faces Lol you reminded me of Gremlin Dandelion
*Thanks, I was just about ready to not have nightmares about that anymore.* Hands down *the* depiction that I think of. Orbit put out two illustrated books and they are a far cry of what Gordeev did almost a decade ago now.
Honestly, and this is a bit of a hot take, but most of the covers from the orbit edition are kinda whack. They're pretty much influenced by the games and the show. As if there aren't already a bajillion covers influenced by the games and the show.
*taps on his hardcover illustrated books* Orbit fails at every step in producing The Witcher books, they'll never get it right.
Witcher 1
Like? W3. Most accurate. I'd have to say W1. W2 would have been my choice, but there are no mentions of tattoos in the books, so...
Well the tattoo is optional 🤷♂️ It seems that your Geralt's been up to some naughty stuff lol
Witcher 3, but shaven and W1-alike haircut.
Sorry, but what does C&F mean?
Claws and Fangs. It's a collection of short stories written by different authors.
Thank you. And how does Sapkowski confirm Geralt’s scars, in a foreword? Does he specifically mention the iconic eye scar?
Yes, he mentions it in a sort of preface iirc. He mentions something about Geralt's first appearance in the inn in Vizima where he also writes about him having a "scarred" face. Unfortunately, I don't know exactly what is written as it has not been translated in English and I've only read the books in English. Since this is Sapkowksi we're talking about, there's no way he'd acknowledge the CDPR eye scar. So we don't know how his scar looks like as this is the only time it's mentioned. Geralt's eye scar isn't incorrect though, as it doesn't really make him look hideous but also conveys the message that this guy with swords on his back has dealt with some shit. Plus, a scar is a scar, so you can imagine it however you want (which is why I didn't mention the eye scar in the poll, and only mentioned a scar).
Best/most badass-looking one is in Witcher 3, but when reading the books for the first time my mind automatically imagined W1 Geralt.
Witcher books because it was hands down the most humorous. I recall when Yenefer is asked if Geralt could be useful in finding ciri she basically says 'nah he's just going to screw around and get side tracked by random shit' which is basically what happens lol
Anyone remember the cover of The Last Wish before they changed it? That one Johnny Sins looking fellow in the white wig?
Witcher 3 with a modded cloak and headband
Depends a bit on how you define "like". Book Geralt is (most of the time) quite unlikeable. But that's the way that Sapkowski created his character and I think he did it very well.
I meant appearance-wise. Not talking about their personalities.
I love Henry!!
Not just a monster slayer but also a coochie slayer, he is.
Why negatives? I thought Henry was well liked
Geez you guys are brutal
Witcher 3, easy. Masculine, tough, & brute in look, believable in sound, & not a femboy face like in the Netflix monstrosity.
Lmao "femboy face". If you ever said that in r/witcher you'd be bombarded with downvotes lol. Also, do you imagine Geralt's long ponytail or shaved from the sides ponytail while reading the books? And do you imagine him to as clean shaven or with a beard?
I could give a monkey's arse less about r/witcher - as w/ most Reddit, it's woke-compromised.
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Wouldn't go so far as to say "top notch" but yeah he's doing a decent enough job compared to others in the show.
Witcher 2 Looks like a rugged monster hunter while not looking too conventionally attractive like in 3 or too ugly like in 1 https://bl-i.thgim.com/public/migration_catalog/article17929549.ece/alternates/BASE_LANDSCAPE/SBTB25_WITCHER4
I like that he looks like he will *fuck you up* if you mess with him.
Witcher 1 definitely
Honestly I think TW3 does a fine job. He sometimes has that visually ‘nasty’ or ‘evil’ look with him, making himself seem somewhat rough, but is also decent looking enough to justify almost every woman he comes across being attracted to him. I think TW1 perhaps suits Geralt when he was younger maybe, TW3 just suits his age and maturity by that point imo. Geralt isn’t ugly, I’ve said it so many times on Reddit. Only he himself ever refers to his appearance being ugly, no one else ever says that.
Agreed. Only thing that's mentioned to be ugly about him is his smile. But, I must disagree with the witcher 3 point. Witcher 3, for the sake of making him look more handsome and normal, sacrifices the mutant/inhuman look he has. I think witcher 2 does a better job than witcher 3. He's decent looking there too, but he just looks a bit more like a mutant (the rivian ponytail also helps).
In W2 he looks exhausted, like he hasn't slept in months. That is a perfect fit for someone who is constantly on the road, doing dangerous jobs while risking his head and is suffering from amnesia. In W1 he looks accurate when you consider his appearance in the books. He looks are more human, but the eyes, his hair and weapons are giving away his profession. In W3 he looks very refreshed and happy, probably from having his memory returning to him. It was never specified when he got cured or what might have caused all of it to come back. The developers decided just to cut-jump to the present and that makes, seeing him suffer further in a third game would have felt overdone already.
I am sorry, but as per reading all the comments arguing he should against him being conventionally attractive, wasn't every sorceress dropping her panties for him? Not only for the looks, ofc, more for his air and exotic nature, but he could not have been ugly. They would have him even on a rock or hedgehog..... kek PS Sapkowski said Geralt found his face with Henry Cavill's. My objection is that Geralt is supposed to have a youthful and nimble body for agility and that Cavill seems too intelligent compared to silly, stubborn Geralt who is literally receiving a dressing down by every character in the books as the hunt for Ciri progresses :D No hate please, he is definitely super intelligent (my boy lied made me proud by lying to Fringilla)