Why does geralt have white hair?

Geralt exhibited great tolerance to mutagens that grant Witchers their abilities, especially in the Trial of the Grasses. As a result, he was put through further experiments that caused him to lose all pigmentation in his body, turning his skin and hair pale white.
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Are Witchers supposed to have white hair?

No. Geralt has white hair because he underwent further mutations beyond what other Witcher's go through.
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Why is Ciri hair white?

Getting white hair as a Witcher is not a guarantee thing to happen when going through the mutation process. 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.
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Why does Geralt have white hair but other Witchers dont?

Not all Witchers have white hair. In fact, in the series, Geralt is the only Witcher whose hair is white. The reason why Geralt is the only Witcher with white hair is that he underwent a more advanced process of mutation that turned his hair white. Meanwhile, all of the other Witchers retained their hair color.
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Why is Geralt the only Witcher with white hair and yellow eyes?

The White-grey hair were the side-effects of all the extra experimentation done to him, which he had to bear. Because of this, he earned a name for himself, 'White Wolf. ' His eyes turning yellow in color have the same reason as white-grey hair did.
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Witcher 101: Why does Geralt have White Hair?



Who is the strongest Witcher?

4 Geralt of Rivia Is The Strongest Witcher

Not only is Geralt an incredible swordsman, but he also demonstrates a strong proficiency with magic as well, using the witcher Signs to great advantage in battle.
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Why are Geralt's eyes different to other witchers?

The side effects of these extra modifications cause his hair to whiten (earning him the 'White Wolf' title) and his eyes to turn yellow, which is why other Witchers lack his unique pigmentation.
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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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Why do 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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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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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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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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How did Geralt get scar?

Geralt acquires a scar on his arm from a Vodyanoi priest during his contract with the prince exploring the Underwater City, which is compounded by the fact that the prince doesn't want to pay him when he fails to persuade the mermaid to trade her fins for legs and accept the prince's proposal.
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Why was Geralt bald as a kid?

His bald head likely reflects that extra amount of experimentation he underwent, as all his classmates still look the same. Young Geralt is huddling with his other trainees for safety inside Kaer Morhen, protected by Vesemir's childhood love interest Illyana, as Tetra and her forces lay siege to the stronghold.
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Why is Ciri not a Witcher?

Officially, Ciri does not become a Witcher in the books because she never underwent the Trial of the Grasses even after Geralt's character arc ended. However, throughout the entire story, she trained hard enough and learned the very same style of fighting that the Witchers use.
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Why is Geralt's horse named Roach?

Though the English term for the fish ("roach") does in fact share its origin with "Roche": both terms come from the French word for "rock". It's worth noting that the original name for the horse in Polish is "Płotka", a diminutive form of the word "Płoć" (meaning "roach").
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Why does Geralt's face get veiny?

“The higher the toxicity bar, the more those toxic changes show on Geralt's face,” Tomaszkiewicz says. “His face becomes unnaturally pale, his veins become visible and seem to be black, dark circles appear under his eyes, etc.”
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What does Geralt drink before he fights?

The Witcher

"Witchers usually drink the Blizzard potion immediately before combat. The potion is also favored in especially dangerous situations."
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What are Geralt's powers?

Geralt's powers include superhuman strength, reflexes, and cunning, all of which are produced thanks to the mutations he developed at Kaer Morhen as well as his training there.
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Why are Yennefer eyes purple?

Yennefer has purple eyes in The Witcher because she was born to have purple eyes. There is no clear reason why she has that eye color, but she was always described to have purple eyes both in the books and the games. And, knowing that her eyes are unique, she even kept her eyes after her massive transformation.
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Why are the witcher's eyes gold?

This is usually an indication that Geralt is experiencing enhanced visual sense – particularly vision in the dark. This is done in particular in order to engage in monster hunting, as many monsters tend to hide in the dark, and their scent can be picked up by Witchers.
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How many witchers are left?

There are 13 witchers, that are, or might be alive at the start of Witcher 3. 5 from books, 6 from comics and 2 from games.
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Why is Geralt called the white Wolf?

Geralt's is the white wolf because his skin is incredibly fair and his hair. In the series, witchers are well known and feared by most people. They are seen as abominations and created to kill monsters. They are often grumpy and emotionless.
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Can Ciri have a child?

Since Ciri never underwent the witcher mutations, she's very much fertile and can bear children.
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Is Ciri Geralts daughter?

First of all, Ciri is obviously not Geralt's biological daughter but in legal terms, he is technically her father or guardian. This all stems from the Law of Surprise, which Geralt invoked after saving the life of Ciri's actual father, a knight named Duny, not knowing what it would entail at the time.
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