Why do the other witchers not look like Geralt?

Geralt is a result of his exposure to further mutation, due to his unique tolerance for the Trial of Grasses; this extended process left his hair devoid of pigment and possibly left him even stronger and faster than his brethren. How this process was developed is a mystery even to the Witchers themselves.
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Do all Witchers look like Geralt?

The Witcher's Geralt of Rivia is an iconic figure with his white hair and yellow eyes - but Season 2 shows that this is not a common Witcher trait. Netflix's The Witcher season 2 raises the question of why Geralt's iconic hair and eye color are not a common Witcher trait.
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Why do the other witchers look normal?

The Witcher Season 2 proved that the physical traits are not the same in all the Witchers, as they all underwent the mutation procedure, and everyone's body reacts differently. But because of the different physical traits, Geralt does stand out a little extra from the rest of the characters in the series.
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Are there other witchers besides Geralt?

Eskel and Lambert are both characters who can be found at Kaer Morhen in books and movies, and are both experienced Witchers like Geralt.
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Who is the strongest Witcher ever?

The 12 Strongest Witchers, Ranked
  1. 1 Ciri. Now Ciri may have not gone through the mutation process, but she essentially became a Witcher after being taken in by Geralt, who became her adoptive father.
  2. 2 Geralt. ...
  3. 3 Vesemir. ...
  4. 4 Lambert. ...
  5. 5 Eskel. ...
  6. 6 Letho. ...
  7. 7 Erland of Larvik. ...
  8. 8 George Of Kagen. ...
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Who is stronger than Geralt?

Ciri is by far the most powerful being in The Witcher universe and not many villains can come close to what she's capable of, particularly her video game version. She's not exactly a mutated witcher but her time and space manipulation powers are more than enough to put her in an even ground against Geralt.
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Why does Geralt's eyes turn black?

The Witcher: How Geralt's Eyes Turn Black

This is because Geralt was under the effects of a potion, which are very common in the universe of The Witcher. Geralt has access to a number of potions and elixirs, which enhance different senses and abilities depending on what he needs.
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Why do Geralt's eyes turn green?

In the lore, Ciri eventually becomes a witcher, and takes on mutagens during the Trial of the Grasses, the same ritual that transformed Geralt's hair and eye color.
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Are all witchers albino?

Not all Witchers have white hair. In fact, only Geralt and Vesemir have white hair, and both for different reasons. Geralt of Rivia, the White Wolf, has white hair as a result of genetic mutations. Vesemir on the other hand has white hair because of extreme old age, but not as a trait of being a Witcher.
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Why is Geralt stronger than the other Witchers?

Geralt is a result of his exposure to further mutation, due to his unique tolerance for the Trial of Grasses; this extended process left his hair devoid of pigment and possibly left him even stronger and faster than his brethren.
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Why are only some Witchers hair white?

It's not surprising that not all witchers-to-be survive this process, but Geralt was a special case. Thanks to his ability to resist this trial, he was subjected to more tests, which ended up turning his skin and hair pale white, but they also gave him even more abilities than other witchers.
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Why is Geralt so much better than other Witchers?

Geralt, played by Henry Cavill in the series, is considered a unique Witcher. Because of his ability to withstand the Trial of the Grasses, he was subjected to additional testing, causing him to gain more abilities while also turning his skin and hair pale white.
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What are Geralt's extra mutations?

After displaying unusual tolerance, Geralt was selected to further experimental mutations which granted him considerably greater strength, speed, endurance, resilience, healing, senses, complete immunity to diseases and conventional poisons, and extreme resistance to pain.
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Is Geralt the only Witcher with emotions?

Well i think that Geralt has emotions both in the games and the books. He cares for Milva, Dandelion, Zoltan, Yennefer, Ciri and so on in the books and the same goes for the games too.
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Are there female Witchers?

It's not that the Witchers are chauvinist pigs by any means (although a few of the Witchers at Kaer Morhen initially give Ciri a rough time). But the trials are so rigorous and dangerous for anyone that undergoes them. So in the world of The Witcher's television adaptation, there are no female Witchers.
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Why is Yennefer deformed?

She was abused as a child and had a hunchback, this led her to depression and isolation. While she was a student at Aretuza, Yennefer tried to kill herself by cutting her forearms. She managed to do a great deal of damage to her tendons but did not die.
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Are Witchers immortal?

Building on the last entry; Geralt isn't just heading towards a biblical age, were he to step away from his chosen profession, he'd easily outstrip them because Witchers are technically immortal. It's like Tolkien's elves. So long as he isn't struck down, he will continue to thrive and grunt monosyllabic catchphrases.
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Why did Ciri's hair turn white?

Ciri has Ashen hair because she was born like that. Ciri's ashen-flaxen hair is genetics into play. Is a trait in her bloodline same as her green emerald eyes. Geralt's white hair is because he was subjected to experimental mutations which made him loose his natural hair pigmentation.
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Why does Geralt call his horses Roach?

"Płotka" is the Polish term for a female horse, and it's also an informal version of the word "płoć," which literally translates to “roach” or “roachy.” Geralt is known for favoring mares over stallions, therefore, the monster hunter's preference ties his steed's name to Polish terminology.
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How many Witchers are left?

There are four members of this school still alive and four unconfirmed. As mentioned, the two most important witchers from this school are Geralt and Vesemir (representing the new and old guard of witchers), but there are two other witchers still alive from this academy as well in Eskel and Lambert.
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Why does Princess Cirilla look different?

The dramatic change in Ciri's appearance only became more prominent due to delays to The Witcher season 2's production. The show originally started filming in February 2020, when Allan was 18 years old. Multiple COVID-19 shutdowns and an injury to Henry Cavill caused severe delays to filming.
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Who is the oldest Witcher?

Vesemir is the oldest and most experienced witcher, possibly older than Kaer Morhen itself. He spends each winter in the fortress and sets off on the road when spring comes, just like all the other witchers. Despite his age, Vesemir is robust and lively.
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Is Yennefer more powerful than Geralt?

For some reason, most people like to rank Geralt a lot lower down in the power hierarchy in his universe than he should be. Sure, Geralt does not have the raw power of a mage like Yennefer or Vilgefortz, but his ability to improvise gives him a strong edge in the battlefield.
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Is Vesemir stronger than Geralt?

Geralt is like a super witcher. He has received a larger dose of mutagens and potions because he was doing well on the Trial of Grasses. So technically he's a bit stronger than Vesemir, Eskel and Lambert.
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