Romance Options & Consequences

Navigate Geralt's romance options in The Witcher 3 REDkit. Understand key choices and their consequences for relationships and quest outcomes.

The world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, especially when enhanced by the REDkit, offers a rich tapestry of relationships for Geralt of Rivia. While many characters offer fleeting encounters, a select few present opportunities for deeper, more meaningful romance. These choices carry significant weight, impacting questlines, character availability, and even the game's ending. This guide details the primary romantic interests and the steps required to secure their affections, along with the long-term consequences of your decisions.

Triss Merigold: The Sorceress of Novigrad

Triss represents a familiar, comforting presence for Geralt. Her romance arc is primarily centered in Novigrad and requires careful navigation of political intrigue and personal pleas. Successfully romancing Triss requires specific dialogue choices and actions during key quests. Failing to make the correct choices will result in her departing Novigrad without Geralt, and she will not be available for the Battle of Kaer Morhen or the epilogue.

Walkthrough Steps:

1. "A Matter of Life and Death" Quest (Novigrad):
   • Objective: Attend the masquerade ball at the mansion of the ambassador from Tretogor.
   • Key Action: During the ball, you will need to retrieve a Jade Figurine from a locked safe. This is done by finding the key in the ambassador's study.
   • Crucial Dialogue: After a series of events, including a chase and a confrontation with the king's men, Triss will find Geralt. She will express her feelings and ask for a kiss. You MUST choose the dialogue option: "Kiss her." This solidifies her romantic interest.
2. "Now or Never" Quest (Novigrad):
   • Objective: Help Triss and other mages escape Novigrad as they are being rounded up by the Church of the Eternal Fire.
   • Key Action: You will escort the mages to the docks. After the immediate danger has passed, Triss will prepare to leave with the other mages.
   • Crucial Dialogue: Before she departs, Triss will ask Geralt if he wants her to stay. You MUST choose the dialogue option: "Stay with me."
   • Final Confirmation: Immediately after this, she will ask if Geralt truly loves her. You MUST respond with: "I love you."
   • Outcome: If these steps are followed correctly, Triss will remain in Novigrad with Geralt, and the romance will be secured.

Consequences of Romancing Triss:

• Kaer Morhen: Triss will be present at Kaer Morhen during "The Battle of Kaer Morhen" and will actively participate in the defense, providing magical support.
• Epilogue: In the epilogue, Triss will be shown living a peaceful life with Geralt, often in Kovir, having left the dangerous life of a sorceress behind.
• Exclusivity: Successfully romancing Triss will make a successful romance with Yennefer impossible.

Yennefer of Vengerberg: The Love of Geralt's Life

Yennefer is Geralt's true love, and her romance is deeply intertwined with the main storyline and the search for Ciri. Her arc is more demanding and requires unwavering loyalty. Successfully wooing Yennefer involves demonstrating your continued feelings for her and prioritizing her well-being, especially during critical moments.

Walkthrough Steps:

1. "The King is Dead - Long Live the King" Quest (Skellige):
   • Objective: Attend the wake for King Bran and participate in the subsequent events.
   • Key Action: After the feast and the political discussions, Yennefer will ask Geralt to accompany her to retrieve the Mask of Uroboros from a tomb.
   • Crucial Dialogue: Following the retrieval of the mask and a conversation in a laboratory, Yennefer will express her feelings and ask about Geralt's. You MUST choose the dialogue option: "I still love you."
   • Intimate Moment: Later, she will suggest teleporting to her room. You must agree to go with her.
2. "No Place Like Home" Quest (Kaer Morhen):
   • Objective: Prepare for the Wild Hunt's assault on Kaer Morhen.
   • Key Action: Yennefer will be performing a ritual to aid in the defense. She will ask for Geralt's assistance.
   • Crucial Dialogue: During this interaction, she will ask if Geralt still feels anything for her. You MUST respond with: "I love you, too." This confirms your mutual feelings and strengthens the romance.
3. "The Last Wish" Quest (Skellige):
   • Objective: This quest is a pivotal moment for Geralt and Yennefer's relationship, occurring after the main events of the game. You will hunt a Djinn with Yennefer.
   • Key Action: After confronting and defeating the Djinn, Geralt has the option to break the magical bond that ties him to Yennefer.
   • Crucial Dialogue: Yennefer will ask Geralt if his feelings for her are real and if he truly loves her. You MUST choose the dialogue option: "I still love you." This decision solidifies your commitment to her and confirms the romance.

Consequences of Romancing Yennefer:

• Kaer Morhen: Yennefer will be a vital ally during "The Battle of Kaer Morhen," playing a critical role in the defense against the Wild Hunt.
• Epilogue: In the epilogue, Yennefer will settle down with Geralt, often choosing a quiet life in a cottage, away from the conflicts and dangers of their past.
• Exclusivity: Successfully romancing Yennefer will make a successful romance with Triss impossible.

The "Threesome" Ending: A Cautionary Tale

Attempting to romance both Triss and Yennefer simultaneously will lead to a unique, albeit unfavorable, outcome. While it might seem appealing to some players, the game punishes this lack of commitment with a humorous yet definitive rejection from both sorceresses.

Walkthrough Steps:

• Successfully complete all romance steps for both Triss Merigold and Yennefer of Vengerberg as outlined above. This means making the correct dialogue choices in "A Matter of Life and Death," "Now or Never," "The King is Dead - Long Live the King," "No Place Like Home," and "The Last Wish."

Consequences of the "Threesome" Ending:

• Confrontation: During the quest "It Takes Three to Tango" (or a similar quest name, depending on REDkit modifications), Geralt will be confronted by both Triss and Yennefer. They will have discovered his attempts to court both of them.
• Humiliation: As a consequence of his indecision and dishonesty, both sorceresses will bind Geralt to a bed in the Passiflora brothel in Novigrad, leaving him there as a "lesson" for his actions.
• Loneliness: Neither Triss nor Yennefer will be available as a romantic partner for the remainder of the game. Geralt will end up alone in the epilogue, without a romantic companion.

Other Romantic Encounters

While not leading to long-term commitments or impacting the main romance arcs with Triss and Yennefer, several other characters offer brief romantic encounters that can enrich your playthrough. These are typically one-off events and do not preclude you from pursuing a primary romance.

• Keira Metz:
  • Quest: "A Favor for a Friend" (Mid-Coasts)
  • Trigger: After completing the quest objectives and agreeing to meet her at her home in Fyresdal.
  • Encounter: If you choose to stay with her, you can engage in a romantic interlude. This choice can lead to her leaving for Kovir or staying to help with the Wild Hunt, depending on further dialogue.
• Madame Sasha:
  • Quest: "High Stakes" (Novigrad Gwent Tournament)
  • Trigger: After winning the tournament and accepting her invitation to her room at the Passiflora.
  • Encounter: A brief romantic encounter. This is purely transactional and has no impact on other relationships.
• Jutta an Dimun:
  • Quest: "Iron Maiden" (Skellige)
  • Trigger: After defeating her in a duel on the island of Faroe and accepting her invitation to her home.
  • Encounter: A singular romantic encounter. She is a warrior and her affections are earned through combat prowess.
• Brothels:
  • Locations: Notable brothels include the Passiflora in Novigrad and The Golden Sturgeon in Novigrad.
  • Encounter: These offer purely transactional services with courtesans. They have no bearing on the main romance plots or character relationships.

Remember, your choices in love are as impactful as your choices in battle. Choose wisely, Witcher!