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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt gives you several romance options for Geralt, but the game's enduring legacy as one of the greatest of all time means questions will be asked regarding how to romance each option for many years to come.

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It can take a while to start Yennefer's romance quest in The Witcher 3, and most players will likely encounter other women like Keira Metz or Triss Merigold before having a chance to see Geralt shack up with her. In that respect, sticking to one's convictions so that the two can end up together requires a bit more legwork - mentally, at least.

Updated December 29, 2023 by Quinton O'Connor: We have made slight adjustments to this guide for increased clarity. A handful of additional snippets in the text, too. Basically, we've refreshed it. After all, this question keeps springing up!

The History Of Geralt And Yennefer's Romance

Witcher 3 Screenshot Of Geralt behind Yennefer

One of the biggest differences between Yennefer of Vengerberg in The Witcher novels compared to the games is her level of importance. She didn't even feature in the first two games in The Witcher series. Yennefer was mentioned several times in The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings, but she did not appear in the flesh until The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

In this sense, Triss Merigold is closer to being the true love of Geralt's life in the video game adaptation, as she is a romance option in every entry in the series, while Yennefer arrives late to the party.

Yennefer does, of course, play a huge part in the novels which all take place prior to the events of The Witcher's trilogy of games.

How To Romance Yennefer

Witcher 3 Screenshot Of Geralt And Yennefer Kissing

In order to romance Yennefer, you need to make the right decisions in specific key moments of the game.

Beginning The Romance On Skellige

The first moment occurs in the main story quest called "The King is Dead - Long Live the King," which is the one where Geralt joins Yennefer on Skellige. When prompted to choose an outfit, you need to select the black and white one.

During the quest, Geralt and Yennefer will slay an earth elemental, causing poison gas to fill up the room. When prompted for a choice, choose to kiss Yennefer, and she will teleport the two of them away. Yennefer will need to repair her dress, so ask to watch when she does, prompting the first romance scene between the two.

Confessing Feelings During The Last Wish

Later in the Skellige section of the game, Yennefer will ask to meet Geralt in Larvik, which serves as the beginning of "The Last Wish."

You must complete this quest before "Ugly Baby," or it will auto-fail, and Geralt won't end up with the raven-haired sorceress.

During "The Last Wish," Yen and Geralt force a Djinn to remove the spell that's binding the two lovers together. Afterward, the sorceress reveals that her feelings for Geralt remain the same despite the lack of magical influence. You need to respond with "I still love you, too," to continue the relationship.

Confirming Things At Kaer Morhen

If you choose to romance Yennefer prior to the "No Place Like Home" quest, you will get a chance to spend some more time together at Kaer Morhen. During dinner, Yennefer will ask to speak to Geralt in private. If Geralt agrees to go to her room, then another romance scene will occur and the two will be confirmed.

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How Not To Screw It Up

Witcher 3 Screenshot Of Geralt And Triss Kissing

It's possible for Geralt to live the rest of his life with Yennefer in the ending of The Witcher 3, so long as he avoids cheating on her with Triss.

You can romance the red-headed sorceress in the "A Matter of Life of Death" and "Now or Never" quests, and the game does nothing to hint that this might be a bad idea if you have already pledged yourself to Yennefer.

If you do try to romance Yennefer and Triss at the same time, then they both try to seduce Geralt at once - but it's just a ploy to tie him to a bed and leave him to be found by Dandelion. Geralt won't end up with either woman if you attempt to be greedy.

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