In the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt there are eight known witcher schools. These schools can be seen as factions, separated by different ideals, ambitions, and fighting styles. Though they were all created to train monster hunters some have taken on other pursuits.
If you’re curious about which school you’d fall into you could compare the basic profile of each school against your zodiac. While they aren’t all perfect fits, an example being a witcher who dislikes confrontation wouldn’t be very good at why they exist, it does give some idea of where you might feel most at home.
8 Order Of Witchers: Taurus & Libra
The Order Of Witchers was the original school that all witchers were meant to be a part of. Witchers were intended to be noble knights capable of using magic to fight the monsters that threatened the lands of kings and queens.
Taurus would feel at home here given their reliable and responsible nature which would be mandatory to serving royalty. Libra could also thrive under situations that require diplomacy and graciousness while off on the king’s errand. Both zodiacs make reliable and stable leaders that would have been necessary for the original school.
7 School Of The Wolf: Aries & Scorpio
The School of the Wolf is considered the most successful of the schools that splintered off from the Order. Wolves pride themselves on being adaptable, equally capable with signs as they are swords and changing fighting styles to tackle single targets or multiple foes.
Aries would enjoy the challenge that comes with this school as they’d relish tackling a variety of monster types and would need to show courage in fights they may not be entirely equipped for. Scorpio is another that would do well here given their innate resourcefulness and ability to keep secrets, this discretion is handy when dealing with sensitive matters that Wolves are often employed to handle.
6 School Of The Viper: Gemini
The School of the Viper is a unique one in that they exclusively train themselves to hunt the Wild Hunt. Whether this was the reason for their creation or came about after being formed is unknown. They employ stealth, speed, and twin blades to assassinate their foes using unpredictable and decisive maneuvers.
Geminis could don the hood of the Viper and do well. Fighting a great evil that threatens all would give them the purpose they crave and burying their heads in the scrolls and tomes regarding the Wild Hunt would be a pleasure and not a burden like it would those belonging to other zodiacs.
5 School Of The Cat: Aquarius
The School of the Cat was originally a collection of emotionless killers who through a quirk in their trials became hyper emotive people. They are frequently misunderstood and fiercely independent, living a nomadic life as part of the Dyn Marv caravan finding work where they can.
This fits the bill in many ways for those born to Aquarius. They struggle with their emotions and as a result enjoy independence. Being energetic and curious about the world would also make them suited for life on the road and taking on a variety of jobs.
4 School Of The Griffin: Leo
The School of the Griffin is the closest thing to the original order that exists. They pride themselves on following a strict code of conduct and see themselves as unofficial knights. They heavily emphasize using magic and fighting multiple foes.
Leos would do well here given their inherent creativity and excitement to learn new things. They also function well as leaders and would enjoy the praise given to them for being members of this noble organization of monster hunters.
3 School Of The Bear: Virgo & Capricorn
The School of the Bear is full of witchers who prefer to keep to themselves and do their work in peace. They are trained to fight larger monsters and rely upon defense and steadfastness to get the job done. It takes a tough person to tackle the evils that lurk in the cold wastes of Skellige.
Virgos with their all work and no play attitudes would perform well under these conditions. Their need for practicality and simple solutions is a good fit for the simple fighting style of the Bears. Capricorns and their serious, independent nature would also be a good fit and could make good leaders in this serious and reserved school.
2 School Of The Manticore: Pisces
Not much is known about the School of the Manticore. Geralt liked their gear, but even he didn’t know much about them. Most of what’s known is speculative based on their armor. The armor they wear is designed to hold multiple bombs, potions, and oils, it also grants a boost to alchemy which suggests members of this elusive group are master alchemists. It’s possible they are so wrapped up in experiments related to alchemy and mutations in dark dusty corners that few are aware of their existence.
Pisces might do well in this school of alchemists given their artistic and creative nature. It takes patience and creativity to concoct a variety of potions, oils, and bombs prior to each monster hunt. It’s also possible that Manticores are responsible for the creation of various items that other witchers use every day to make the world safer and Pisces would enjoy being at the heart of that effort.
1 School Of The Crane: Cancer & Sagittarius
Finally, the School of the Crane is a group of witchers who have trained themselves to fight the monster of the air and sea. Not much is known about them, and it’s likely this is due to them being nomadic seafarers. In any case, they prioritize swords and early guns when in combat with the creatures of the open sky or the deep sea. They also aren’t known for wearing armor when they fight.
Cancer would relish the opportunity to make a living on the open water and would prefer a nontraditional life on the high seas to a cloistered existence on land. Sagittarius would also do well given their love of travel and being outdoors. Both have a clever imagination and out of the box thinking that would be needed to battle winged and finned foes.