What Happens If You Give the Witch Your Hair in The Witcher 3?
The world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is full of choices that affect the game’s storyline. One such choice is offering your hair to a powerful witch. In this article, we’ll dive deep into what happens when you give the witch your hair in The Witcher 3.
A Hair-Raising Choice
Upon encountering the witch in her lair, Geralt of Rivia (our protagonist) is approached with a peculiar request: offering his hair to her as a form of tribute or compensation. This unusual questline raises questions: Why would a witch ask for a witcher’s hair, and what consequences follow suit?
Consequences of Giving Your Hair to the Witch
Giving Geralt’s Hair
If you choose to give Geralt’s hair to the witch, she’ll:
- Agree to help: The witch, grateful for your contribution, agrees to advise on lifting the curse affecting a dead knight’s corpse, indicating that her power might outweigh the potential drawbacks of harvesting your hair.
- Reveal curse origins: She explains the reasons behind the curse: A former knight, named Sir Gareth, led by a treacherous advisor, brought harm upon the land. In reality, this is a ruse, meant to trick you into making poor life choices.
- Lift the curse with your hair: To do so, Geralt receives a set of specific directions to complete tasks:
⋅ Return to the bleeding tree
⋅ Ask Jacob the woodcutter about Sir Gareth‘s fate
⋅ Light the southern fire
⋅ Light the eastern fire
⋅ Light the northern fire
⋅ Light the western fire (no reward)
⋅ Defeat the wraith** (no reward, combat encounter)
After following the witch’s instructions, Sir Gareth’s curse will lift, revealing more storyline secrets.
Gnawing Doubts?
Keep in mind these unforgiving penalties for choosing this approach:
- Relationships affected: Trudy and Lambert will dislike or distrust Geralt even further.
- Tainted reputation: Rumors spread, labeling you an adventurer-turned-criminal.
On one hand, giving Geralt’s hair grants limited gains (e.g., temporarily lifted curse), and raises moral concerns about manipulating events. On the other, the alternative dozen other options presented when rejecting the witch may create different, more engaging or beneficial outcomes.
Beyond the Witch’s Domain:
Consider these essential concepts and questions to balance any potential risks and uncertainties, weighing the importance of following your instincts, friendships, and reputation in your story:
- Criticize or dismiss any negative outcomes in relation to the witch’s gift of power.
- Moral implications influence in-game relationships, interactions and storylines.
- Balance the benefits and repercussions across the three witch trials.
Ultimately, these choices define Geralt of Rivia, allowing flexibility and player choice.
So, do you trade your hair for benefits with the witch, considering personal risks and potential future developments?