Do You See Ciri Again After You Beat The Witcher 3?
Yes, you can see Ciri again after completing the main questline of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but the specifics depend heavily on your choices throughout the game, particularly in relation to romances and her ultimate fate. This reunion, however, isn’t guaranteed and hinges on a few key decisions you make along the way.
Ciri’s Post-Game Appearance: The Blood and Wine DLC
The primary way to see Ciri after the main story is through the Blood and Wine DLC. If you have this expansion, Geralt eventually inherits the Corvo Bianco vineyard. The guest who arrives to stay at the vineyard after the DLC concludes varies depending on your previous choices.
The Romance Factor
- If You Romanced Neither Triss nor Yennefer (Or Both): If you didn’t commit to a romantic relationship with either Triss Merigold or Yennefer of Vengerberg, or if you romanced both of them leading to neither sticking around, Ciri will appear at Corvo Bianco at the end of Blood and Wine. This is a very significant outcome for players who were invested in her character.
- If You Romanced Triss or Yennefer: Should you choose to romance either Triss or Yennefer, they will be the one to appear at your vineyard instead of Ciri. Only one character will stay at your vineyard, and your romantic choices will be the determining factor.
Ciri’s Fate: Witcher, Empress or Lost?
The post-game encounter with Ciri also depends on the ending you received regarding her fate during the main game:
- Ciri the Witcher: If you successfully guided Ciri towards her becoming a Witcher, this is the version of Ciri you will meet at Corvo Bianco if the romance conditions are met. This is often seen as one of the best endings for her, where she’s happy and independent.
- Ciri the Empress: If your choices led Ciri to become the Empress of Nilfgaard, this is also the version you’ll encounter. While this ending is also considered positive, it involves her fulfilling a very different destiny.
- The Bad Ending (Ciri Dies): If you fail to earn enough positive choices and Ciri dies at the end of the main storyline, she will not appear at Corvo Bianco, regardless of your romance choices.
Positive Choices and Ciri’s Survival
The game tracks specific choices you make relating to Ciri throughout the main quest. You need to obtain at least three positive points to ensure her survival. If you get fewer than three, Ciri dies, and you won’t have the opportunity to see her again in Blood and Wine. Some crucial choices that contribute to positive points include:
- Playing with snowballs with Ciri.
- Refusing payment from Emhyr for finding Ciri.
- Allowing Ciri to speak to Philippa alone.
- Allowing Ciri to vent in Avallac’h’s lab.
- Visiting Skjall’s grave with Ciri.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What happens to Ciri if I get the bad ending?
If you don’t acquire enough positive points in your interactions with Ciri, she will vanish from the game at the end of the main story, with the implication that she is dead, making a post-game appearance impossible.
2. Where does Ciri go if I choose to romance Yennefer?
If you romance Yennefer, she will appear at Corvo Bianco in the Blood and Wine DLC instead of Ciri. Only one character can visit you at the vineyard.
3. How about if I choose to romance Triss?
Similarly, if you romance Triss, she will be the one who visits your vineyard at the end of the Blood and Wine DLC, excluding Ciri.
4. Can Ciri stay at Corvo Bianco forever?
Canonically, Ciri’s stay at Corvo Bianco is not permanent, unless she becomes the Empress. If she is a witcher, her story continues beyond the events of the game, and she will move on from Corvo Bianco.
5. How many endings are there for Ciri?
There are three main endings for Ciri: Ciri dies, Ciri becomes a Witcher, or Ciri becomes Empress of Nilfgaard. Each is determined by choices you make throughout the game.
6. What happens if I romance both Triss and Yennefer?
If you romance both Triss and Yennefer, neither of them will stay at your vineyard and Ciri will be the one who visits Corvo Bianco if she is alive, allowing you to see her post-game.
7. Does Ciri get mutated into a witcher?
No, Ciri did not undergo the traditional witcher mutations. She trained as a witcher and wields a sword skillfully, but she lacks the superhuman speed and reflexes granted by the mutations.
8. Where is Ciri after the events of the main game, if she survives?
After the main events, the surviving Ciri is either a Witcher or the Empress. Regardless, her story continues beyond the scope of the base game ending. The Blood and Wine DLC provides the best closure with the visit to your vineyard.
9. Does Ciri visit Geralt at any point outside of the Blood and Wine DLC?
No, Ciri does not make appearances after the main game’s ending unless you’re playing the Blood and Wine DLC.
10. Is it better for Ciri to become a Witcher or Empress?
This is subjective. Ciri becoming a Witcher is often viewed as the “best” ending, since she seems most content in that role. However, the Empress ending can also be satisfying for players who prefer a more impactful ending that has larger political consequences.
11. Where does Ciri go in the bad ending?
In the bad ending, it’s implied that Ciri dies while attempting to stop the White Frost. She does not go anywhere after that and is not seen again.
12. What is the best ending to ensure Ciri is happy?
From most fans’ perspectives, the Witcher Ciri ending is regarded as the best, as she is happy and is pursuing her own path, free from the political expectations of being an Empress.
13. Is there an “easy way” to guarantee Ciri visits Corvo Bianco?
Yes, if you want to make sure Ciri visits you, the easiest way is to either avoid romancing either Triss or Yennefer, or to romance both (which leads to neither staying). You must also secure a positive outcome for Ciri in the main game by making the necessary positive choices.
14. Does the game clearly explain where Ciri is after the main storyline?
The game leaves much of Ciri’s post-game whereabouts ambiguous, other than the fact that she either becomes a Witcher, an Empress, or dies. The Blood and Wine expansion offers a concrete final appearance of her and some closure on her story.
15. What do we learn about Ciri if she visits Geralt at Corvo Bianco?
If Ciri visits Geralt, you will gain insights into how she has been after the main questline. Witcher Ciri will talk about her travels, and her sense of independence is obvious. Empress Ciri will have a more measured and regal demeanor. It is an important dialogue to see the result of your decisions.