The Witcher is nowadays one of the biggest fantasy franchises of the last two decades, which is incredible considering the novels were and still are pretty niche. CD Projekt Red's games helped introduce this IP to a wider audience, many of whom went on to consume more media related to the series, be it the original books or Netflix's adaptation. There are many reasons people fall in love with this universe, but its characters are arguably the main ones. Along with depth and nuance, some Witcher characters are also absurdly powerful.
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The Witcher 4 is still a long way off from completion, so it will be a while before we get the next chapter in CD Projekt Red's run. Netflix dropped season 4 on October 30, 2025, and the upcoming fifth season will bring the show to a close. For the novels, Andrzej Sapkowski published Crossroads of Ravens in 2024 (in Polish), with the English version releasing in September 2025. Basically, there is a lot of Witcher content out there to keep you busy. Let's go through the strongest characters in The Witcher franchise, with the games being the main focus.
Updated on November 20, 2024 by Mark Sammut: Rather than more characters, we have added galleries for the strongest Witcher characters that were already included. The intro was also expanded to reflect the franchise's current status.
24 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.
23 Rience
A Fire Mage Expert Who Can Use This Element To Great Effect
- Sent by Vilgefortz to hunt down Ciri
Rience is sent on a manhunt by Vilgefortz, who wants to find the Princess of Cintra and acquire her power for himself. This leads to him coming across Geralt, Yennefer, and other people important to Ciri. The way he tortures Dandelion is a harrowing moment that shows how Rience will pull no punches to try and complete his goal.
However, while he may be a powerful fire mage who can burn foes to ashes, he is eventually outwitted by the very target he was sent to locate. Ciri uses the skates she obtained from a helpful hermit to ambush the group chasing her on the ice, slashing at them before using strategic cuts to cause the ice to crack. Rience is unable to react in time and drowns in the frosty waters to his death.
22 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.
21 Lambert
A Bit Headstrong, But Makes Up For It With Exemplary Witcher Combat Skills
- One of Geralt's friends who trained with him under Vesemir
Lambert is one of the most powerful witchers in the series, showing off his ability time and time again during the games when he's given his chance to shine. While he can possibly die in The Witcher 3 based on Geralt's inaction, most players will rescue this character in time and let him show off more of his skills against the Wild Hunt.
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He resents how his life was stolen from him as he was forced to become a witcher, but Lambert doesn't let his frustration over his torrid past marr his combat readiness. He may be a bit too emotional at times, but there's no denying that he's one of the strongest Witcher characters when he puts his mind to something.
20 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.
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.
19 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.
18 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.
17 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.
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 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.
16 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.
15 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 someone 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.