The Witcher Trivia

The Witcher trivia explores the fantasy franchise created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, centered on the monster hunter Geralt of Rivia. Originating in a cycle of nine novels and 15 short stories, the series blends folklore, moral ambiguity, and political intrigue in ways that have helped it endure across generations of fans.

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Easy The Witcher Trivia

13 questions

These easy The Witcher trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

  1. Question 1

    Who created The Witcher franchise?

    1. A.CD Projekt Red
    2. B.Andrzej Sapkowski
    3. C.Henry Cavill

    Answer: Andrzej Sapkowski

    The Witcher franchise was created by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski.

  2. Question 2

    Who is the main hero of The Witcher?

    Answer: Geralt of Rivia

    Geralt of Rivia is the central protagonist of The Witcher.

  3. Question 3

    Geralt works as what kind of professional monster hunter?

    1. A.A king
    2. B.A blacksmith
    3. C.witcher
    4. D.A bard

    Answer: A witcher

    Geralt is a professional monster hunter known is a witcher.

  4. Question 4

    The Witcher started out as a what before expanding into a larger series?

    1. A.A television script
    2. B.A comic strip
    3. C.A stage play
    4. D.short story

    Answer: A short story

    The Witcher began is a short story before becoming a larger series.

  5. Question 5

    What language were the original Witcher books written in?

    1. A.German
    2. B.Russian
    3. C.Polish
    4. D.English

    Answer: Polish

    The original Witcher books were written in Polish.

  6. Question 6

    Which character is one of the franchise's main recurring figures alongside Geralt and Yennefer?

    1. A.Ciri
    2. B.Jaskier
    3. C.Vesemir
    4. D.Andrzej Sapkowski

    Answer: Ciri

    Ciri is one of the franchise’s main recurring characters.

  7. Question 7

    Which sorceress is closely tied to Geralt's story?

    1. A.Yennefer
    2. B.Ciri
    3. C.Jaskier
    4. D.Vesemir

    Answer: Yennefer

    Yennefer is a sorceress closely tied to Geralt’s story.

  8. Question 8

    What is the name of The Witcher's medieval-style fantasy world?

    1. A.Wild Hunt
    2. B.the Continent
    3. C.Kaer Morhen
    4. D.Rivia

    Answer: the Continent

    The Witcher features a medieval-style fantasy setting called the Continent.

  9. Question 9

    What major danger shows up throughout The Witcher stories?

    1. A.Zombies
    2. B.monsters
    3. C.Robots
    4. D.Aliens

    Answer: Monsters

    Monsters are a major threat throughout The Witcher stories.

  10. Question 10

    Geralt's nickname 'White Wolf' refers to the fact that he is often described with what hair color?

    Answer: White hair

    The white-haired hero Geralt is often called the White Wolf.

  11. Question 11

    In what year was the first Witcher video game released?

    1. A.2010
    2. B.2015
    3. C.2007
    4. D.2003

    Answer: 2007

    The first Witcher video game was released in 2007.

  12. Question 12

    Which studio developed the main Witcher video game trilogy?

    Answer: CD Projekt Red

    CD Projekt Red developed the main Witcher video game trilogy.

  13. Question 13

    When was The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released?

    1. A.2012
    2. B.2019
    3. C.2015
    4. D.2007

    Answer: 2015

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in 2015.

The Witcher Family Trivia

12 questions

These family The Witcher trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

  1. Question 1

    What shorter name is Princess Cirilla commonly called?

    Answer: Ciri

    Princess Cirilla is commonly called Ciri.

  2. Question 2

    What name does Geralt famously reuse for his horses?

    Answer: Roach

    Roach is the name Geralt repeatedly gives to his horses.

  3. Question 3

    In English, what name is often used for the bard Jaskier?

    Answer: Dandelion

    Dandelion is the English name often used for the bard Jaskier.

  4. Question 4

    Which early Witcher short story collection has the title The Last Wish?

    1. A.Season of Storms
    2. B.The Last Wish
    3. C.Sword of Destiny
    4. D.Blood of Elves

    Answer: The Last Wish

    The Last Wish is one of the early Witcher short story collections.

  5. Question 5

    Which early short story collection comes with the title Sword of Destiny?

    1. A.Time of Contempt
    2. B.The Lady of the Lake
    3. C.Sword of Destiny
    4. D.The Last Wish

    Answer: Sword of Destiny

    Sword of Destiny is another early Witcher short story collection.

  6. Question 6

    What is the first novel in The Witcher saga?

    Answer: Blood of Elves

    Blood of Elves is the first novel in The Witcher saga.

  7. Question 7

    Which year is associated with a key milestone for The Witcher?

    Answer: Time of Contempt

    Time of Contempt is the second main Witcher saga novel.

  8. Question 8

    After Time of Contempt, which Witcher saga novel comes next?

    Answer: Baptism of Fire

    Baptism of Fire is the Witcher saga novel that follows Time of Contempt.

  9. Question 9

    Which of these is one of the central novels in The Witcher saga: The Tower of the Swallow, The Silver Griffin, or The Moon of Magic?

    1. A.The Moon of Magic
    2. B.The Bard's Journey
    3. C.The Tower of the Swallow
    4. D.The Silver Griffin

    Answer: The Tower of the Swallow

    The Tower of the Swallow is one of the central Witcher saga novels.

  10. Question 10

    Which book concludes the main five-novel Witcher saga?

    Answer: The Lady of the Lake

    The Lady of the Lake concludes the main five-novel Witcher saga.

  11. Question 11

    What is the title of the standalone Witcher novel published after the main saga?

    Answer: Season of Storms

    Season of Storms is a standalone Witcher novel published after the main saga.

  12. Question 12

    The Witcher 2 has what subtitle?

    1. A.Wild Hunt
    2. B.Season of Storms
    3. C.Sword of Destiny
    4. D.Assassins of Kings

    Answer: Assassins of Kings

    The Witcher 2 video game carries the subtitle Assassins of Kings.

Fun The Witcher Trivia

13 questions

These fun The Witcher trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

  1. Question 1

    What year did Andrzej Sapkowski’s first Witcher story place third in a Polish magazine competition?

    Answer: 1986

    Sapkowski’s first Witcher story won third place in a Polish magazine competition in 1986.

  2. Question 2

    Before monster contracts took over fantasy fandom, the first Witcher short story appeared in which magazine?

    1. A.Nowa Fantazja
    2. B.Pegasus
    3. C.Science Fiction World
    4. D.Fantastyka magazine

    Answer: Fantastyka magazine

    The first Witcher short story was published in Fantastyka magazine.

  3. Question 3

    Geralt’s silver sword is traditionally meant for fighting what kind of foes?

    Answer: Many monsters

    Geralt’s two swords are traditionally steel for humans and silver for many monsters.

  4. Question 4

    If Geralt wants to blast something backward with telekinetic force, which sign does he use?

    1. A.Yrden
    2. B.Aard
    3. C.Igni
    4. D.Axii

    Answer: Aard

    Aard is the witcher sign used is a telekinetic blast.

  5. Question 5

    Which witcher sign is the go-to choice when Geralt wants to bring the heat?

    1. A.Aard
    2. B.Axii
    3. C.Igni
    4. D.Quen

    Answer: Igni

    Igni is the sign associated with fire.

  6. Question 6

    When Geralt needs a magical safety bubble, which sign provides protective shielding?

    1. A.Yrden
    2. B.Igni
    3. C.Aard
    4. D.Quen

    Answer: Quen

    Quen is used for protective shielding.

  7. Question 7

    Which witcher sign is used to nudge minds instead of muscles?

    1. A.Igni
    2. B.Aard
    3. C.Axii
    4. D.Quen

    Answer: Axii

    Axii is the sign used to influence minds.

  8. Question 8

    Which sign lets a witcher set up magical traps like a supernatural tripwire expert?

    1. A.Yrden
    2. B.Axii
    3. C.Quen
    4. D.Igni

    Answer: Yrden

    Yrden is the sign used to create magical traps.

  9. Question 9

    Geralt is most closely associated with which witcher school?

    Answer: School of the Wolf

    The School of the Wolf is the school most associated with Geralt.

  10. Question 10

    True or false: The School of the Cat is a separate witcher school in the lore.?

    Answer: True

    The School of the Cat appears in Witcher lore is a separate witcher school.

  11. Question 11

    Which of these is another witcher school that appears in the lore: Griffin, Sparrow, or Falcon?

    1. A.School of the Owl
    2. B.School of the Griffin
    3. C.School of the Sparrow
    4. D.School of the Falcon

    Answer: School of the Griffin

    The School of the Griffin appears in Witcher lore is another witcher school.

  12. Question 12

    The Wild Hunt is depicted as what eerie kind of procession?

    Answer: A spectral cavalcade

    In Witcher lore, the Wild Hunt is depicted is a spectral cavalcade.

  13. Question 13

    Who leads the Wild Hunt in The Witcher 3?

    Answer: Eredin

    Eredin is the leader of the Wild Hunt in The Witcher 3.

Funny The Witcher Trivia

13 questions

These funny The Witcher trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

  1. Question 1

    After the chaos in Blaviken, what nickname sticks to Geralt like very bad PR?

    Answer: Butcher of Blaviken

    Geralt is nicknamed the Butcher of Blaviken after the events in the town of Blaviken.

  2. Question 2

    Which two-word phrase completes the viral Netflix song title “Toss a Coin to ___”?

    Answer: Your Witcher

    Jaskier’s Netflix song is titled “Toss a Coin to Your Witcher,” and it became a viral hit.

  3. Question 3

    When Geralt is out of words but still somehow making a point, what little sound is famously associated with him?

    Answer: hmm

    The phrase “hmm” became a widely imitated Geralt vocal habit in adaptations.

  4. Question 4

    In one story, Geralt breaks out a name long enough to need its own horse. What grand name does he use?

    Answer: Geralt Roger Eric du Haute-Bellegarde

    Geralt often introduces himself with the intentionally grand name Geralt Roger Eric du Haute-Bellegarde in one story.

  5. Question 5

    Dandelion isn’t just a performer in the books. What other profession does he have besides bard?

    1. A.poet
    2. B.intern
    3. C.interns
    4. D.resident

    Answer: Poet

    In the books, Dandelion’s profession is poet is well as bard.

  6. Question 6

    Ciri’s travels include one very unusual ride. What is the name of the unicorn tied to her story?

    Answer: Ihuarraquax

    The unicorn named Ihuarraquax appears in Witcher lore tied to Ciri’s travels.

  7. Question 7

    If a suspect in Witcher lore can borrow someone else’s face like it’s laundry day, what kind of creature are they?

    1. A.doppler
    2. B.Godling
    3. C.Hym
    4. D.Botchling

    Answer: Doppler

    A doppler is a bestiary creature that can imitate other people’s appearance.

  8. Question 8

    In The Witcher 3, which mischievous godling sounds less terrifying than most contracts and is named Johnny?

    Answer: Johnny

    Johnny is a godling who appears is a mischievous character in The Witcher 3.

  9. Question 9

    What is the name of the grotesque cursed infant monster in Witcher lore that wins the award for worst nursery surprise?

    Answer: Botchling

    The botchling is a grotesque cursed infant monster in Witcher lore.

  10. Question 10

    Which curse creature in The Witcher 3 feeds on guilt, basically turning regret into a meal plan?

    1. A.Doppler
    2. B.Godling
    3. C.hym
    4. D.Botchling

    Answer: Hym

    The hym is a curse creature in The Witcher 3 that feeds on guilt.

  11. Question 11

    Before the big reveal in The Witcher 3, what is the name of the cursed creature later revealed to be Avallac'h?

    Answer: Uma

    Uma is the name of the cursed creature later revealed to be Avallac'h in The Witcher 3.

  12. Question 12

    Which dwarf is Geralt’s friend, ally, and highly qualified drinking companion?

    Answer: Zoltan Chivay

    Zoltan Chivay is Geralt’s dwarf friend and drinking companion.

  13. Question 13

    Which of Geralt’s book companions is a higher vampire, proving the travel party had range?

    Answer: Regis

    Regis is a higher vampire who becomes one of Geralt’s companions in the books.

Hard The Witcher Trivia

14 questions

These hard The Witcher trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

  1. Question 1

    Before it became internationally known as "The Witcher," what was the original Polish title of the very first short story?

    Answer: Wiedźmin

    The first Witcher short story was originally titled "Wiedźmin" in Polish.

  2. Question 2

    In what year did the saga’s main five novels begin first publication in Polish?

    Answer: 1994

    The main five Witcher novels were first published between 1994 and 1999 in Polish, beginning in 1994.

  3. Question 3

    What is the original Polish title of the earliest Witcher book collection?

    Answer: Ostatnie życzenie

    The earliest Witcher book collection was published in Polish is "Ostatnie życzenie.".

  4. Question 4

    Which Polish title corresponds to the short story collection "Sword of Destiny"?

    1. A.Miecz przeznaczenia
    2. B.Ostatnie życzenie
    3. C.Czas pogardy
    4. D.Chrzest ognia

    Answer: Miecz przeznaczenia

    "Sword of Destiny" was first published in Polish is "Miecz przeznaczenia.".

  5. Question 5

    A Polish bookseller offers you "Krew elfów." Which Witcher novel are they handing you in English?

    1. A.Time of Contempt
    2. B.Baptism of Fire
    3. C.The Lady of the Lake
    4. D.Blood of Elves

    Answer: Blood of Elves

    "Blood of Elves" was first published in Polish is "Krew elfów.".

  6. Question 6

    What is the original Polish title of "Time of Contempt"?

    Answer: Czas pogardy

    "Time of Contempt" was first published in Polish is "Czas pogardy.".

  7. Question 7

    If someone says "Chrzest ognia," which Witcher novel are they naming?

    1. A.The Tower of the Swallow
    2. B.Season of Storms
    3. C.Baptism of Fire
    4. D.Time of Contempt

    Answer: Baptism of Fire

    "Baptism of Fire" was first published in Polish is "Chrzest ognia.".

  8. Question 8

    Which Polish title belongs to "The Tower of the Swallow"?

    Answer: Wieża Jaskółki

    "The Tower of the Swallow" was first published in Polish is "Wieża Jaskółki.".

  9. Question 9

    What is the original Polish publication title of "The Lady of the Lake"?

    Answer: Pani Jeziora

    "The Lady of the Lake" was first published in Polish is "Pani Jeziora.".

  10. Question 10

    Geralt’s weather report gets dramatic in which Polish-titled novel: what is the original title of "Season of Storms"?

    Answer: Sezon burz

    "Season of Storms" was first published in Polish is "Sezon burz.".

  11. Question 11

    Who voices Geralt in the English-language Witcher games?

    Answer: Doug Cockle

    Doug Cockle is the English-language voice actor for Geralt in the Witcher games.

  12. Question 12

    Which game engine, heavily modified from its original form, powered the first Witcher game?

    Answer: Aurora Engine

    The first Witcher game used BioWare’s Aurora Engine with substantial modification.

  13. Question 13

    The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings runs on what engine?

    Answer: REDengine

    The Witcher 2 runs on CD Projekt Red’s REDengine.

  14. Question 14

    Who directed The Witcher 3?

    Answer: Konrad Tomaszkiewicz

    The director of The Witcher 3 was Konrad Tomaszkiewicz.

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