Why is Geralt the only one with white hair?

What is this? 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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Why does Geralt have white hair but other witchers dont?

Geralt has white hair because he underwent further mutations beyond what other Witcher's go through.
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Why is Geralt the only one 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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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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What was Geralts original hair color?

It's white. The most canonical look of Geralt is in W1: white hair, pale skin, no beard. He means before the mutation.
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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 does Geralt have yellow eyes and the other witchers don t?

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 does Geralt's eyes turn black?

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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 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 do none of the other witchers 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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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 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 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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Is Geralt different from 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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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 is Geralt so much stronger than other Witchers?

They are mutated humans who can use magic and alchemy yes, but their mutations are more about sharpening their senses, making them resistant to diseases and infections, giving them more endurance etc. than making them superhumanly strong or quick.
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What kind of mutant is Geralt?

Witchers are once-normal humans who got mutated by a combination of medieval science and magic, which made them superhuman (more Captain America than Superman) and able to take potions too toxic for normal people.
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What is Geralt's real name?

Geralt's name was one chosen by him as well. In the books, Geralt chose the name Geralt Roger Eric du Haute-Bellegarde, but his trainer Vesemir felt the name was too silly and only Geralt stuck.
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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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What does Geralt drink before he fights?

"Witchers usually drink the Blizzard potion immediately before combat.
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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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Does Ciri have blue or green eyes?

We know for sure that Ciri had green eyes and pale hair. Green eyes are the rarest from all eye colours and almost exclusive to the northern and central Europe and rarely in western Asia Source.
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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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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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