It is hard to believe thatThe Witcher 3was released five years ago, especially since the gameplay and graphics still hold up well, even in 2020. For over a decade, fans have shown support and love for the series. Whether its a reveal, release, launch, or other ventures. With the addition to the 2019 drama series, we might be getting close toThe Witcher 3remaster.
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Or better yetThe Witcher 4,which brings up the biggest question of all time. Who could be the main character in that game, especially now thatit has been teased? Well, there are many interesting characters in the universe ofThe Witcherthat could possibly be a playable part of the next adventure.
10Villentretenmerth (Borch Three Jackdaws)
Starting with a unique take, Villentretenmerth would be a great main playable character if the game wants to expand its roots in a different direction. Villentretenmerth is a golden dragon who can disguise itself in a human form. He is known to travel and move a lot, and it could be a perfect fit if CD Projekt Red wantsThe Witcher 4to showcase multiple open worlds. Fans would love the ability to transform into a dragon just to travel from point A to point B.
9Cahir
Cahir is a knight who joins Geralt in his search for Ciri. And although he did not make an appearance in the games, he is mentioned. The character is relatable as he is part of a family with many siblings, which means he can portray more personal and emotional stories throughout the adventure. There is a vast potential of exploring the history of this character, with new gameplay and open-world mechanics, perhaps even stealth elements. And even if he is not the central playable character, he’d still make an incredible side character.The wonderful art featured here is byServia D, check them out via the link!
8Nivellen
Here is theBeauty And The Beaststoryline ofThe Witcheruniverse. Maybe not exactly that, but Nivellen is a fascinating character that could serve as a great playable character inThe Witcher 4. Nivellen meets Geralt after almost 12 years of him being cursed as a beast. That is a suitably long period of time to fit a game into ifThe Witcher 4is a prequel. Players can finally enjoy playing as a monster character inThe Witchergames, with a deep emotional backstory and an interesting personality.The illustration above was drawn by the talentedEgor-Ursus, give their gallery a peek.
7Yarpen Zigrim
Yarpen Zigrim is an adventurer, dragon slayer, and soldier fromThe Witcheruniverse. He is part of a Dwarven race and has already made an appearance inThe Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings.He could easily be the main character seeing his record of achievements and adventures.
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Moreover, he can also diversify the image of a protagonist, as there simply aren’t enough fantasy games that would make their main protagonist a dwarf. With much of his early life being a mystery,The Witcher 4with Yarpen would be an exciting game to play.
6Milva
Despite being one of the best characters in the series, Maria Barring “Milva” has not been a part ofThe Witchergames. There are a few mentions of her in thefirst game, but she certainly deserves some more in the games' spotlight. She is one of the characters that could easily serve as a main character inThe Witcher 4. Her story is that of a family tragedy, which can be an interesting tale to tell in itself, but she also has a vast list of adventures thatThe Witcher 4can explore.The featured art is byAlejandro Colucci, make certain to look into their work!
5Yennefer
Yennefer of Vengerberg is a mage and asorceress. At this point, almost every fan would know her well, as she has been a massive part of the series, especially the third game. With her backlog of adventures, she would make for an absolutely fantastic main character inThe Witcher 4.From a gameplay perspective, she can add a new flavor to the combat with her magical prowess and impressive fighting moves.
4Ciri
Ciri is already a playable character inThe Witcher 3,but she does deserve her solo game. The reasons are pretty obvious, first being that she is a witcher herself. She would be a fitting lead personality based on that alone. Even so, that doesn’t mean she’d circumvent exciting new gameplay possibilities.
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That said, the fact that she is a witcher also gives developers a safe base to work off of, allowing them to keep the core components that have made the series such a success when delving intoThe Witcher 4.Ciri would be a safe, yet exciting candidate.
3Triss
Triss Merigold of Maribor is another mage character that plays a significant role in the games. But perhaps she needs to be a central character that shares the whole adventure inThe Witcher 4. Triss has the potential to add a new layer to the combat and gameplay at large in much the same way that Yennefer would, being a skilled magic-user. As far as narrative potential, there’s plenty -Trisshas a history and background that’s well worth exploring as the main plot thread of a new game.
2Emiel Regis
Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff-Godefroy is a surgeon. But anyone who knows about him is aware that’s not all there is to him. He is probably the most compelling character in the books other than Geralt. He is a hugely influential vampire and a very cerebral character. What makes him a great main-character is his extensive history, as he is almost four hundred years old when he first meets Geralt. This past is worthy of being explored in a solo game itself, and ifWitcher 4wants to mix things up, that would certainly be a fantastic way to do it.
1Dandelion
Dandelion, also known as Julian Alfred Pankratz, is an essential character inThe WitcherSeries. He has an excellent relationship with Geralt and is considered to be one of the best side characters in the game. He’s charismatic, amiable, and his wits are sharp enough to shave with. Fans would never find themselves bored with the dialogue, and there’s likely not a single soul among them that would object to learning more about their favorite bard.
