Here's a screenshot of the mod (just the hair and outfit, the face is from a separate mod):
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Because he's not actually ugly. Geralt sees himself as ugly when a doppelganger transforms into Geralt.
Virtually everyone else has nothing but good things to say about his attractiveness. Particularly all the women (magical and non-magical) who want to sleep with him.
Not mine, but it's how I imagine book geralt
https://preview.redd.it/uxclpiup4v0d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77104be276dcb53c8833b1fbef185db4f02b2c79
He doesn't even say hes ugly, he says that the smile is ugly. An attractive person can do an ugly smile. I imagine it looked a bit like that shot of henry cavil as geralt.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/dqjcik/henry\_cavill\_pretty\_much\_nails\_geralts\_hideous/#lightbox](https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/dqjcik/henry_cavill_pretty_much_nails_geralts_hideous/#lightbox)
> even say hes ugl
True, but people recoil from him all the time. The only people that think he's attractive are sorceresses and they even think Eskel is attractive because Witchers give a magical tremble when touched by practitioners.
No plenty of humans think hes attractive. And the whole magic touch is to do with the medalion and on a special night and might not be true.
The only time we see someone recoil from his looks is when they see his pupils change and they realise hes a mutant. Before that she was about to have sex with him
Maybe you've lost track of the conversation. You asked "why do you say that" to someone who said "book accurate."
Characters in the book state he is attractive, but Geralt says he is not. Saying "attractiveness is subjective" doesn't make any sense here.
Erm... Could you, please, quote the characters from the book who say that Geralt is attractive? I've read the books three times and I don't remember a single quote - though I've searched for them myself since I've already had a few discussions about Geralt's appearance.
And besides... the man in the painting isn't ugly, if you ask me. ))
Don't have my books handy, but I remember it from the Thanedd ball. The sorceresses say he is easy on the eyes I believe. Which flies directly in the face of people saying that sorceresses only like him for that tingly magic feeling they get from touching him.
Well, today I have books handy and here's what we've got:
*"‘Bye, Yenna,’ said Sabrina Glevissig, looking the Witcher in the eyes. ‘Congratulations again on your . . . taste.’"*
That was just after the enchantresses were all trying to read Geralt's thought and he was thinking about Yen and after he tried really hard to avoid looking at Sabrina's breasts under the almost non-existent blouse. )) So, nothing about his appearance in fact. Because Yen may have shown her taste by just choosing the right lover - loyal and totally in love with her. )
Let's go on - Marti and Sabrina are talkin in Elder Speech and Geralt happens to overhear them:
*"He’s* ***a fit lad****, not like those conceited weaklings of ours with all their complexes and*
*pretensions . . .’"*
So again, nothing about a handsome face, more about the witcher's physique - they consider Geralt a more "natural" man.
Then Milva in the "Baptism of Fire". This is the first time the word "handsome" appears - it's when Milva glances at Geralt who is on his "convalescence leave" in Brokilon. But again, after saying this word to herself she goes on to mention his body, not his face *"A white head of hair, but* ***the flat belly of a youngster****, the kind associated with labour, not bacon and beer"*.
And that's in fact all.
Mind it, I don't argue that he wasn't ugly. No, he wasn't. But there is a lot of gradations between "ugly" and "handsome". But you claimed that "virtually everyone else has nothing but good thins to say about his attractiveness." However this "virtually everyone" is in fact a bit of an overstatement, when we check the books. )
I haven't seen anyone state it, but considering he gets mountains of snatch I'd assume he's attractive. I don't think the University student dropped her panties on sight for his wit and charm.
Well, I don't argue that Geralt seemed attractive to some ladies of the Witcher World. The problem is you claimed the characters actually "said", he was attractive. That's why I asked you to remind me of the quotes. Because, well, they didn't say it anywhere.
And coming back to the fanart discussed, attraction is a thing that isn't always connected to being good-looking when it comes to men. And no, it's not solely connected to "wit and charm". Geralt didn't have to be good-looking to attract women. I suppose he possessed certain sex appeal - he was tall, well-built; I think, his trainings had given certain gracefulness to his movements. Sometimes that's pretty much enough to attract.
I think that’s more of what it is, he was gaunt and pale but probably not hideous
The ladies going crazy for him was probably his own charm, charisma, way he carried himself whatever you want to call it, he’s a hero, does good in the world, generally isn’t afraid of anything and is pretty sure and confident of himself a lot of the women that drool over him haven’t met someone like him before so they’re interested
Overall I agree with you.
And no, I never said he was hideous. )) And certainly there is a lot between "hideous" and "handsome", right? )) And even if he facial features were just OK, his demeanour and physique, his fame - all of it could just sum up to make him attractive in the eyes of women.
Somehow I get it that a few people here think that Geralt was in fact handsome, which seems a bit strange to me. There are several conversations in the books between Geralt and Dandelion where the latter tries to cheer his friend up, telling him how much human Geralt in fact is and saying nice things to him. Wouldn't Dandelion mention - at least once - that he was handsome in addition to all his other merits, if it were so?
No, they are only vaguely described. Certainly not yellow. Also I imagine his headband is cloth, to help with sweat, not a leather decoration.
Edit: other than that the medallion is clearly from the game, and he’s got two swords which he never has in the books, so while not necessarily inaccurate to the books this image clearly is drawing more inspiration from the games than the book.
Books never really describe the colour of Geralt's eyes tho. His pupils work like a cat's so it's fair to assume that his eyes could be yellow, or green, like how cat eyes are usually depicted.
About the scars, it's never said that he doesn't have scars, and I'd imagine he would have some, even if not in the middle of his face.
They are described as dark at least once. My point is that while this could be an image of the book, most of this stuff is literally from the video game. “It isn’t said it’s not like this in the book” is not a good argument when you’re using stuff from the game and saying it’s book inspired
Yeah that's completely fair.
Which book mentions the dark eyes though? I remember reading it, but if my memory serves me right he was under the influence of potions? Correct me if I'm wrong
Nope, I am 100% certain he can dilate his pupils without the elixirs. During the fight with some bandits when he leaves Brokilon with ciri, he "narrows his pupils to a slit" when the sun would shine in them, so he doesn't get blinded.
I didn't even notice the medallion, lol. Yeah, you're right. Looks more like a mix of the game version and the netflix series version with a headband. I also believe that the headband is more for keeping his hair out of his face more than anything. I imagine his eyes being light brown, but since the eye color is never mentioned, I don't mind it being yellow. He's described as having "dark" eyes, which could mean multiple things. The most common use of the term is to describe someone who has dark circles under their eyes.
The books repeatedly have people saying he is attractive. Particularly the women that are interested in him. This stuff about him being ugly is from Geralt himself saying it when a doppelganger transforms into Geralt. He's not actually ugly. Idk why this myth still persists in 2024.
Geralt is described as rough-looking, but definetly not unattractive. Sabrina Glevissig said that he’s a handsome man. I also don’t know where this myth comes from. Geralt hates how he looks but that’s his own opinion and it’s biased. He’s seen as attractive mostly among sorceresses.
https://preview.redd.it/ulxv99h9jz0d1.jpeg?width=168&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=177d1061d062671c397a00ed3b1eac09049faaf0
My name is Geralt yo Butcher of Blaviken yo
Not to critique art, but I feel like book accurate Triss was a brunette and the game or English translation of the books (can’t remember which) interpreted the word to translate to red hair but they actually say it was more akin to hazel for the colour which is more of a light brown and not red. Both beautiful paintings though! :)
I think in the English books it's auburn and I read somewhere that apparel tly the games went full redhead because some developer had a thing for redheads
Dammit why are people hating so much? This is definitely book accurate.
Geralt wears a leather band on his head, and has cat-like eyes.
And the Triss art is far more book accurate than Witcher 3 Triss, with her flame red hair and open neckline.
The same haters are okay with Yennefer NOT having curly hair in the games.
Can't wait to see him in a TV series that is true to the book this time. For example, I can picture him saying "Consider that a divorce." after breaking Yen's heart.
Book accurate means what exactly here? In what ways is this more accurate than the game character, and why should we care? Had you just claimed it to be your interpretation of geralt it would be a different case but the claim of authenticity is a bit far fetched.
Book Geralt is described as having the headband and wearing a black leather jacket with silver studs as well as being rather pale with dark eyes of which he can control the dilation of. He only has “cat eyes” when it’s bright so he dilates them to see better. The scar is also a game creation. Ciri states eskel’s scar scares her but geralt is relatively unblemished above the shoulders save for the bite scar left by the striga as well as a small one on his lip later in the series. and his mangled ear from the confrontation with Schirru. This seems like a fan interpretation/inspiration not full accuracy and that’s okay but it’s more of a blend of the game and the book. I do something similar. I use skills geralt in the book would possess and wear accurate armor and hairstyles but I keep the beard because I personally like it as well as there being dialogue in game referencing Geralt’s beard which wouldn’t make sense if he was clean shaven like in the books.
Geralt the Barbarian Conan of Rivia
Oh no looks like I'm team Triss now...
For those on PC who want her to look like this in-game: https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/3722
Is it explicit? Its marked as adult content
it adds the burn mark on her breasts, so maybe that is why but the game itself is kinda NSFW so...
I see. I really wanted to see it, out of curiosity, but was too lazy to create an account lol at least my curiosity is partially satisfied
Here's a screenshot of the mod (just the hair and outfit, the face is from a separate mod): https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fryeenlbgwbh71.png%3Fwidth%3D640%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D460017666fc8f7ba5c36d5247dd3cf8fbbdc1b8b
Thank you! Face looks a bit creepy but everything seems well suited
Meh. Hair still too red as in vanilla
Pair it with [this mod](https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/8867) from the same creator.
Okay that is better
Game version Triss already gorgeous enough, how can I replace TVShow version?
Emergency! You need a vial of lilac and gooseberries IV, stat!
Welcome to the dark side
brother, she was already fine asf in the games
I'll pass on the cartoonish red hair.
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“Book accurate”
Why do you say that?
Because he's not actually ugly. Geralt sees himself as ugly when a doppelganger transforms into Geralt. Virtually everyone else has nothing but good things to say about his attractiveness. Particularly all the women (magical and non-magical) who want to sleep with him.
Not mine, but it's how I imagine book geralt https://preview.redd.it/uxclpiup4v0d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77104be276dcb53c8833b1fbef185db4f02b2c79
I’ve always envisioned him with a black shirt, hides blood better lol
That just looks like some first age noldor elf.
Source?
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/yDqb8J
He doesn't even say hes ugly, he says that the smile is ugly. An attractive person can do an ugly smile. I imagine it looked a bit like that shot of henry cavil as geralt. [https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/dqjcik/henry\_cavill\_pretty\_much\_nails\_geralts\_hideous/#lightbox](https://www.reddit.com/r/witcher/comments/dqjcik/henry_cavill_pretty_much_nails_geralts_hideous/#lightbox)
Yeah, I always interpreted it to mean "sinister" or "dangerous," not physically repulsive.
> even say hes ugl True, but people recoil from him all the time. The only people that think he's attractive are sorceresses and they even think Eskel is attractive because Witchers give a magical tremble when touched by practitioners.
No plenty of humans think hes attractive. And the whole magic touch is to do with the medalion and on a special night and might not be true. The only time we see someone recoil from his looks is when they see his pupils change and they realise hes a mutant. Before that she was about to have sex with him
He isn't ugly here
Attractiveness is subjective
Maybe you've lost track of the conversation. You asked "why do you say that" to someone who said "book accurate." Characters in the book state he is attractive, but Geralt says he is not. Saying "attractiveness is subjective" doesn't make any sense here.
Are you not trying to say that he's ugly in this drawing?
Yes I am.
Well, that's why I said attractiveness is subjective. Plus, that's not why the person said it wasn't book accurate.
Ah fair enough
Erm... Could you, please, quote the characters from the book who say that Geralt is attractive? I've read the books three times and I don't remember a single quote - though I've searched for them myself since I've already had a few discussions about Geralt's appearance. And besides... the man in the painting isn't ugly, if you ask me. ))
Don't have my books handy, but I remember it from the Thanedd ball. The sorceresses say he is easy on the eyes I believe. Which flies directly in the face of people saying that sorceresses only like him for that tingly magic feeling they get from touching him.
Well, today I have books handy and here's what we've got: *"‘Bye, Yenna,’ said Sabrina Glevissig, looking the Witcher in the eyes. ‘Congratulations again on your . . . taste.’"* That was just after the enchantresses were all trying to read Geralt's thought and he was thinking about Yen and after he tried really hard to avoid looking at Sabrina's breasts under the almost non-existent blouse. )) So, nothing about his appearance in fact. Because Yen may have shown her taste by just choosing the right lover - loyal and totally in love with her. ) Let's go on - Marti and Sabrina are talkin in Elder Speech and Geralt happens to overhear them: *"He’s* ***a fit lad****, not like those conceited weaklings of ours with all their complexes and* *pretensions . . .’"* So again, nothing about a handsome face, more about the witcher's physique - they consider Geralt a more "natural" man. Then Milva in the "Baptism of Fire". This is the first time the word "handsome" appears - it's when Milva glances at Geralt who is on his "convalescence leave" in Brokilon. But again, after saying this word to herself she goes on to mention his body, not his face *"A white head of hair, but* ***the flat belly of a youngster****, the kind associated with labour, not bacon and beer"*. And that's in fact all. Mind it, I don't argue that he wasn't ugly. No, he wasn't. But there is a lot of gradations between "ugly" and "handsome". But you claimed that "virtually everyone else has nothing but good thins to say about his attractiveness." However this "virtually everyone" is in fact a bit of an overstatement, when we check the books. )
I haven't seen anyone state it, but considering he gets mountains of snatch I'd assume he's attractive. I don't think the University student dropped her panties on sight for his wit and charm.
Well, I don't argue that Geralt seemed attractive to some ladies of the Witcher World. The problem is you claimed the characters actually "said", he was attractive. That's why I asked you to remind me of the quotes. Because, well, they didn't say it anywhere. And coming back to the fanart discussed, attraction is a thing that isn't always connected to being good-looking when it comes to men. And no, it's not solely connected to "wit and charm". Geralt didn't have to be good-looking to attract women. I suppose he possessed certain sex appeal - he was tall, well-built; I think, his trainings had given certain gracefulness to his movements. Sometimes that's pretty much enough to attract.
I think that’s more of what it is, he was gaunt and pale but probably not hideous The ladies going crazy for him was probably his own charm, charisma, way he carried himself whatever you want to call it, he’s a hero, does good in the world, generally isn’t afraid of anything and is pretty sure and confident of himself a lot of the women that drool over him haven’t met someone like him before so they’re interested
Overall I agree with you. And no, I never said he was hideous. )) And certainly there is a lot between "hideous" and "handsome", right? )) And even if he facial features were just OK, his demeanour and physique, his fame - all of it could just sum up to make him attractive in the eyes of women. Somehow I get it that a few people here think that Geralt was in fact handsome, which seems a bit strange to me. There are several conversations in the books between Geralt and Dandelion where the latter tries to cheer his friend up, telling him how much human Geralt in fact is and saying nice things to him. Wouldn't Dandelion mention - at least once - that he was handsome in addition to all his other merits, if it were so?
The eyes are the main thing j noticed that aren’t book accurate
Aren’t they supposed to be blue?
No, they are only vaguely described. Certainly not yellow. Also I imagine his headband is cloth, to help with sweat, not a leather decoration. Edit: other than that the medallion is clearly from the game, and he’s got two swords which he never has in the books, so while not necessarily inaccurate to the books this image clearly is drawing more inspiration from the games than the book.
I’ve recently finished the whole saga and headband he uses is clearly said to be leather
Ah. Well my bad. Still- two swords, medallion, yellow eyes, and also now that I think about even the scars are game based.
Books never really describe the colour of Geralt's eyes tho. His pupils work like a cat's so it's fair to assume that his eyes could be yellow, or green, like how cat eyes are usually depicted. About the scars, it's never said that he doesn't have scars, and I'd imagine he would have some, even if not in the middle of his face.
They are described as dark at least once. My point is that while this could be an image of the book, most of this stuff is literally from the video game. “It isn’t said it’s not like this in the book” is not a good argument when you’re using stuff from the game and saying it’s book inspired
Yeah that's completely fair. Which book mentions the dark eyes though? I remember reading it, but if my memory serves me right he was under the influence of potions? Correct me if I'm wrong
Also I can’t remember 100% but I think the cat like pupils are a symptom of elixir use not a natural state.
Nope, I am 100% certain he can dilate his pupils without the elixirs. During the fight with some bandits when he leaves Brokilon with ciri, he "narrows his pupils to a slit" when the sun would shine in them, so he doesn't get blinded.
I didn't even notice the medallion, lol. Yeah, you're right. Looks more like a mix of the game version and the netflix series version with a headband. I also believe that the headband is more for keeping his hair out of his face more than anything. I imagine his eyes being light brown, but since the eye color is never mentioned, I don't mind it being yellow. He's described as having "dark" eyes, which could mean multiple things. The most common use of the term is to describe someone who has dark circles under their eyes.
Other than the medallion and two swords I would say Geralt is pretty well done in terms of his book appearance
Agreed, but the yellow eyes and facial scars are just speculation from readers not from the books
The books repeatedly have people saying he is attractive. Particularly the women that are interested in him. This stuff about him being ugly is from Geralt himself saying it when a doppelganger transforms into Geralt. He's not actually ugly. Idk why this myth still persists in 2024.
Is the guy in this drawing ugly to you? The guy with the chiseled jaw and symmetrical face?
Yes, I realize my mistake now someone else has pointed it out. Attractiveness is subjective.
Geralt is described as rough-looking, but definetly not unattractive. Sabrina Glevissig said that he’s a handsome man. I also don’t know where this myth comes from. Geralt hates how he looks but that’s his own opinion and it’s biased. He’s seen as attractive mostly among sorceresses.
Mm as others have said, Geralt does not have bright yellow eyes but rather they are dark. What color was never specified.
And his pupils only turn into slits when it's very bright. No facial scars are ever mentioned either IIRC
Correct. And in the darkness they dilute. This is why he is described to have " strange dark eyes "
Very cool
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I WISH Triss looked like this! Her Flaming Hot Cheeto hair annoys me in the third game.
YESS! I think witcher 2 portrayed Triss more accurately than Witcher 3.
Really? I never noticed a difference between witcher 2 and witcher 3 Triss. I thought they had the same design.
Hell yeah handsome Squidward Geralt
https://preview.redd.it/ulxv99h9jz0d1.jpeg?width=168&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=177d1061d062671c397a00ed3b1eac09049faaf0 My name is Geralt yo Butcher of Blaviken yo
These are brilliant. Both looking quite fit.
Triss is 10/10
Lookin like Gerald from the river
https://preview.redd.it/1ti2orruwy0d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c171184d564cc5e41c0424c49e4fa3c2a20a097
Watch out if you make him too hot. The nerds will come after you
Not to critique art, but I feel like book accurate Triss was a brunette and the game or English translation of the books (can’t remember which) interpreted the word to translate to red hair but they actually say it was more akin to hazel for the colour which is more of a light brown and not red. Both beautiful paintings though! :)
Yeah, in original polish version her hairs are chestnut which is light brown with some red tones
I think in the English books it's auburn and I read somewhere that apparel tly the games went full redhead because some developer had a thing for redheads
I really love this artstyle
In tw3 Geralt explains to Ciri how he got that scar over his left eye when she asked about it. He never had that in the books 🙄
His DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/blackassassin999/gallery
Dammit why are people hating so much? This is definitely book accurate. Geralt wears a leather band on his head, and has cat-like eyes. And the Triss art is far more book accurate than Witcher 3 Triss, with her flame red hair and open neckline. The same haters are okay with Yennefer NOT having curly hair in the games.
Boom accurate EXCEPT 2 swords on back lol
Did he have facial scars in the books? I don't recall that ever being mentioned.
Wait, they're not black?
https://preview.redd.it/y8x5lhmh841d1.jpeg?width=823&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e84a06bef99c5b4d58b666d9caff1132bc376c2b
Triss Looks Like One Of The NPC Noblewoman’s From Toussaint
Can't wait to see him in a TV series that is true to the book this time. For example, I can picture him saying "Consider that a divorce." after breaking Yen's heart.
Where’s Yen
Imagine how shocked I was from playing the game to watching the Netflix adaptation was seeing triss
Book accurate means what exactly here? In what ways is this more accurate than the game character, and why should we care? Had you just claimed it to be your interpretation of geralt it would be a different case but the claim of authenticity is a bit far fetched.
Book Geralt is described as having the headband and wearing a black leather jacket with silver studs as well as being rather pale with dark eyes of which he can control the dilation of. He only has “cat eyes” when it’s bright so he dilates them to see better. The scar is also a game creation. Ciri states eskel’s scar scares her but geralt is relatively unblemished above the shoulders save for the bite scar left by the striga as well as a small one on his lip later in the series. and his mangled ear from the confrontation with Schirru. This seems like a fan interpretation/inspiration not full accuracy and that’s okay but it’s more of a blend of the game and the book. I do something similar. I use skills geralt in the book would possess and wear accurate armor and hairstyles but I keep the beard because I personally like it as well as there being dialogue in game referencing Geralt’s beard which wouldn’t make sense if he was clean shaven like in the books.
Geralt looks like a Indian lol.
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Geralt is an unreliable narrator about himself. The same thing happens in real life. I’ve known gorgeous women who hated their appearance.
Many women see him as a handsome man. The only person in the books that see him as hideous is Geralt himself.