Why is Yennefer so powerful?

As for her ability to do magic, she's shown to have a talent much greater than that of her colleagues, conjuring portals with little to no effort and channeling lightning through her own body. This aptitude is attributed to her elven lineage. As Yennefer explains to Istredd, her biological father was a half-elf.
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Is Yennefer more powerful than Ciri?

Ciri. Ciri is the de facto strongest character in the Witcher. Even though you might think the book is mostly about Geralt, or maybe even Yennefer, in reality the whole story is about Ciri.
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What is special about Yennefer?

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For starters, Istredd is confused because during her private training sessions, she can invoke a portal for her first time, and Yennefer is able to redirect lightning into her own body rather than through a glass tank. Yennefer is so powerful partly due to her elven-bloodedness.
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Who is the most powerful in The Witcher?

1. Ciri. Cirilla, Child of Prophecy, Princess of Cintra, Ciri is Geralt's adoptive daughter and the witcher world's most powerful figure.
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Is Yennefer more powerful than other mages?

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There is truly no question that Yennefer is the most powerful person on the Continent. As an untrained hunchback, she created a portal to Aretuza, a task that is no easy feat, especially without training.
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Is Yennefer immortal?

Both Geralt of Rivia and the powerful mage Yennefer are essentially immortal of the ageless variety, meaning they can still die from injuries.
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Why was Yennefer not turned into an eel?

While many of the Aretuza girls who were turned into eels had already hit the ceiling of their respective potencies, Tissaia rightfully noticed Yennefer's burgeoning abilities, which ensured she did not fit the criteria of being transformed.
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Is Yennefer the strongest sorceress?

The elven-blooded Yennefer of Vengerberg is often considered the most powerful living sorceress, having pushed beyond her initial struggles with magic to learn how to control her Chaos, granting her considerable power.
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Is Triss or Yennefer more powerful?

Both of them have the same power level. However, Yennefer has the Medic sub ability, which makes her a superior choice for inclusion on your Gwent Deck. Therefore, Yennefer > Triss.
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Why do 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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Can Yennefer have a baby?

With Ciri's family now dead, Geralt is the only parent figure she has, and given that he's a witcher, Ciri is the closest to a daughter that he can ever have, as he – as well as Yennefer – can't have children.
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Who is the strongest mage in The Witcher?

Finally, as the Lady of Space and Time, Ciri is the most powerful magic user in The Witcher series. Ciri is the last inheritor of the Elder Blood, and so is able to use magic in unique and powerful ways which are inherent to her.
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Why did Yennefer have her uterus removed?

The enchantment that follows is essentially a form of torture, a brutal surgical procedure that comes at a significant cost. For it to work, Yennefer has to have her womb removed, meaning she will never bear children.
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Why is Geralt so strong?

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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Is Phillipa more powerful than Yennefer?

To be fair to Philippa Eilhart, she's more powerful than Triss and possibly even more than Yennefer. That said, she has limited space in the game and as such, she gets to show only a small portion of her actual powers.
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Why is Ciri so powerful?

Ciri possesses Elder blood

Due to the persecution of Elves and perhaps even her own self-loathing, Calanthe kept her Elven heritage a secret, including the fact that her family line is descended from a powerful line of Elf mages and contains Elder blood.
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Is the owl Philippa?

The owl is a sorceress named Philippa Eilhart

The mysterious animal was first introduced in episode 4 of the series. But fans finally learn her real identity during the finale. The owl is none other than Philippa Eilhart, a sorceress who can shapeshift. Far and few mages have the power to turn into other creatures.
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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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Is Geralt above average for a Witcher?

We know that in Geralt's times, he is the strongest, most skilled, and most successful Witcher. This is because the average witcher is weaker and not as skilled as Geralt, due to Geralt receiving extra mutations and in general being more effective, going toe to toe with some of the deadliest creatures known to man.
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Do all Witchers have yellow eyes?

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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Can Yennefer not do magic anymore?

Yennefer loses her magic in Season 2 due to using fire magic at the Battle of Sodden. Fire magic is forbidden because of its all-consuming nature; we saw this in Season 1 when the Nilfgaardian mages burned to ash moments after using it.
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What was Geralt's last wish?

Geralt wished to die alongside Yennefer. Since a djinn can't kill its own master, this wish would provide a nice loophole that would save Yennefer's life and also ensure that Geralt and Yennefer's lives are bound together until their very ends.
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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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Can a Witcher get drunk?

Intoxication is one of the more unique and fun aspects of The Witcher. Basically you can get Geralt "wasted out of his gourd", either deliberately or by accident.
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Why does Yennefer look 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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