There are some scary creatures lurking about in the world of The Witcher, and we'd certainly be glad to have Geralt at our side if we ever bumped into one! From the grotesque to the downright bone-chilling, we've gathered a list of the Top 10 most terrifying Witcher monsters we'd hate to bump into, in real life.
These creatures might not necessarily be the strongest, or most challenging, but each one taps into our primal psyche and goes to town on our frayed nerves! Read on to see if there's any on our list that you wouldn't run screaming from.
10 BLOEDZUIGER
Gadzooks! This swamp-dwelling bipedal horror has the mouth of a lamprey, and a stomach full of acid to deal enormous damage to its victim. In addition to being a vicious bloodsucker, the Bloedzuiger can vomit up digestive acid used to break down a victim's intestines like a slurpee.
When defeated, the Bloedzuiger will explode, giving anyone in the vicinity a painful acid bath. Even in death, this thing is a walking blasphemy to nature. Those who have seen a real-life lamprey know full well just how unpleasant it would be to have one chasing after you on two legs!
9 IFRIT
This minor genie doesn't behave like its superior brethren, but it is intelligent and capable of granting death upon those who summon it, or their enemies. In addition to its ferocious, bug-like appearance, Ifrit is a fire elemental who can torch its enemies with elemental attacks.
Typically, Ifrit is summoned by fire mages who wish to control their power by gaining its obedience. A summoner cannot penetrate the mind of this creature, and it is thought that they would be driven to insanity by images of apocalyptic fire, if they somehow managed the feat.
8 KIKIMORE WARRIOR
Though the Kikimore Queen is far more powerful a creature, the defending Warrior is a darn sight more ugly! These highly aggressive creatures obliterate all life surrounding their colony, which means you probably wouldn't get a second chance to escape if you ventured too far off the beaten path.
In addition to having an extra-tough outer shell, the Kikimore Warrior also spits acid at its opponent, and can leap a great distance to get the jump on its victim. They are noxious creatures that stink to high heaven, and are best given a wide berth!
7 ROTFIEND
Their name leaves little to the imagination. Rotfiends are necrophages who prefer to dine on the festering carcasses of the dead. Don't breathe a sigh of relief just yet, though! They aren't opposed to going after live prey.
If you did manage to spot a Rotfiend in your travels, the last thing you'd want to do is run. They can be quite fast, and won't hesitate to chase their victim and attempt to take it down. Killing a Rotfiend is equally as hazardous, since their bodies release a dangerous fume that can trigger an explosion.
6 HARPY
Harpies are one of the most twisted monsters in all of unholy creation. Their gnarled bodies resemble a twisted amalgamation of a human female and a bird, and they're especially aggressive and wicked of temper.
This repulsive creature prefers to attack with stealth, often swooping down from above to get the drop on its victim. However, that's not what makes them so creepy. Harpies are drawn to the powerful energy of dreams, especially terrifying nightmares. They will attempt to steal these dreams from humans and keep them contained for their own use. Not exactly a bad thing, but one must wonder what sort of mind wants to relish in such horrors!
5 GIANT CENTIPEDE
Anyone who has seen Scolopendra gigantea eating its prey no doubt experienced the worst case of the willies imaginable! Now, try to picture one twice the size of a man, with the temperament to match!
The Giant Centipede relies largely on vibrations to detect and stalk its prey. Its voracious appetite and deadly venom means it is exceptionally dangerous predator. Caught in the spindly coils of this horrible creature, death is almost certain.
4 PROTOFLEDER
Yikes! Forget everything you know about the vampires from Twilight. Protofleders are horror incarnate, with glowing red bodies and a monstrous appearance to match! They are close cousins of the Fleder, a base vampire with bestial habits and patterns of attack.
The only good thing about Protofleders is that you're almost-certain never to encounter one, since their hangout lies in the caves of Hen Gàidh, where the gate to the vampire's world resides. If you did bump into one however, take comfort knowing that your family will get to cash in on your life insurance policy.
3 HOUND OF THE WILD HUNT
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Similarly, you can't teach a Hound of the Wild Hunt to sit up and beg. In fact, you'll be the one doing the begging! These brainless pooches were born of magic, and thrive in colder climates where the temperature aids their pursuit.
Hounds of the Wild Hunt attack in packs, just like regular dogs, but they won't be fighting over the Kibbles N' Bits. Once they've torn you limb from limb, they'll retreat back to their Master's side in pursuit of their next victim.
2 DRACOLIZARD
Picture a parrot without feathers and the mouth of a T-Rex, and you might have some idea of what it's like to run into a Dracolizard. Also called a Slyzard, this winged reptilian monstrosity loves to attack from the air, and launch balls of fire at its prey.
If that weren't bad enough, it's got a nasty bite, plus a venom-tipped tail that acts like a morningstar. Its killing prowess is matched only by its aggression, which means you'd better have a really powerful boomstick on hand if you want to make it out with your eyebrows (and your head) intact.
1 PLAGUE MAIDEN
This is one maiden you wouldn't want to kiss, even for all the pizza in Italy! The Plague Maiden is a manifestation of rot and disease, with the visage to match. This ghostly apparition appears in the form of a woman with rotted flesh, covered in boils.
When agitated, the Plague Maiden can summon a cloud of disease-carrying insects to swarm their victims. They aren't known as much for their physical combat prowess, instead preferring to inflict disease from afar, then delight in the suffering which inevitably follows. Since you aren't blessed with the powers of a Witcher, you might want to invest in an extra-large can of Raid, instead. Don't forget to wash your hands afterwards!