What is a Witcher? All You Need to Know About Witchers Before Watching the Show
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- Today we examine what a Witcher is and how to become one in preparation for the show.
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I'm hoping The Witcher doesn't get netflix'd...
My brother i have a feeling you will be sorely disappointed
I ❤ you, Mythology & Fiction Explained
@@Nathan_Coley Fingers crossed, my friend. We'll find out in seven days.
@@johnhanifin1952 unfortunately, i agree
We hope so too, brother.
Henry Cavil is a HUGE fan of the books and has played the games. He literally begged for months to get this role. His persistence paid off.
Man he was good as Geralt hope they do a second season
@@MasterZombie777 it already got the green light
I had no idea!
Henry Cavill stated in an interview that he had not even heard of the books til after he played Witcher 3. Then he read the books.
@@rawrbeez6625 Hahahaha I just watched that interview with him and Jimmy Kimmel.
In the Netflix version, a Witcher is an ex-Kryptonian that grew beautiful white hair
Just Some Guy without a Mustache ... and purchased a cheap game of thrones necklace off of Wish for cosplaying purposes
Seriously, everywhere I go, I always see that mustache-less face of yours!
Seriously, that's a 10/10 wig.
@@spectrumaevum7476 the face is actually from an anime fairy tail.
@@yuki_eerhs4591 yeah erza's bf😂
In the Netflix version, a Witcher is a combination of the face of Superman and voice of Batman.
Gilas Blanco and the hair of Thor
@@michaelsandiegoramos3478 ohhh yeah correct!
Gilas Blanco 🤣
Lol
Tangaryen*
Men of the north always talkin' shit about witchers being stripped of all emotion, but every time Geralt gets paid he departs with a "Thanks, take care, farewell." Geralt understands the value of customer service godammit.
Only because of your name i know you are an epic gamer also they just dont show emotion to common folk
Hes just grumpy
Plus Witcher’s actually do have emotions
@@Cj-xt6tv yeah, they just supress it
@@archdornan8349 exactly
It’s interesting to note too that Geralt was de-pigmented due to him taking an experimental batch of mutagens. No one knew how anyone would respond to these advanced mutagens but Geralt survived the process (the only one to do so) and thus gained even more powerful mutations.
The funny thing is I've seen a black Witcher I wonder what would happen if they took extra mutations imagine they become light skin sin city music playing in the background 😂
All I can say is...
"Toss a coin to your Witcher Oh Valley of Plenty..."
Also the Witcher organisations themselves remind me greatly of the Rangers of the North in Middle-Earth, the Dúnedain. A group of mysterious, long lived, cloaked super humans, who live and roam in the wilds, protecting the civilized realms from monsters and other foul things, while simultaneously being mistrusted, feared and hated by the very people they protect. Witchers get paid though so I guess they have it better?
Were the Rangers actually superhuman..?? I know they were longer lived than regular humans due to their Dunedain heritage, but I didn't know they were physically superior to regular humans. Just curious..
@@blaxpoitation8528 Yes indeed they were, not only could they live for 300 years but they were phyically taller than most men reaching up to 6'6" tall, but also they were much stronger, some being able to split a helm with a sword, greater stamena, sharper senses but also their reflexes were much faster as well.
Aragorns race❤✊
Ah a man of culture
Numenorian descents roaming in the fallen Kingdom of arnor
Actually ... "Hexer" is the German word for Witcher (Literal: Male Witch)
Great vid - thanks.
That would be a Warlock
@@jonathan84166 What ive meant with "literal word for Witcher":
Hexe is German for Witch
Hexer (real word in german) is describing a Male Witch
So "Witcher" in this sense is a maybe nonexistent word in english but its "correct" in the translated context.
Hexe(r)
Witch(er)
@@jonathan84166 To be the stupid bitch I am (sorry):
the literal German translation for "warlock" would be:
Hexenmeister=Master of witches / someone who mastered witchcraft.
(Hexerei=witchcraft,
Hexe=witch,
Meister=master)
The German word for "wizard" is "Zauberer".
I'm sorry, I couldn't contain myself, but those are the closest translations I know. I will now … go into the corner and shame myself.
Anselma Reich Da als allgemeine Quelle für deutsche Wörter der Duden steht, habe ich dort nachgesehen. Hexer steht drin, also ist es offiziell richtig. Auch dort lautet die Definition so wie in den oberen Kommentaren (und so wie ich es auch für richtig hielt) ebenfalls männliche Hexe.
FreaK zero und genau deswegen finde ich die Aussage "Witcher sounds catchier" oder so ähnlich relativ xD
I only played the Witcher 3, but it was so good I ended up consuming as much lore as recaps as I could find. I'm listening to the audiobooks before the series begins on the 20th.
Artrexis Lives same here, and It became one of the best games I’ve ever played. EVER!
I'm here to learn more about the Witcher do I need to Play 1 and 2 to understand 3
Awesome thanks
@@jaycemadrid2254 they take place after the books events
They are really good too
Henry Cavill did a great job as Geralt. I didn’t see Superman like I have in other roles. He completely transformed and was totally believable as the character.
Loved this series on Netflix can’t wait for season 2,3,4. Never played the game or read the books and I’m hooked on the series
8 Season plan is Ready
You should try the game it's really amazing. Its on sale right now in steam.
If ud read the books i think ud be lil bit dissapointed with Netflix 😝
I only played 2...I enjoyed it very much
@@patid-ska6995 yep
Haven't played the games,But loved the series,Henry cavill is a great actor.
You won't regret it!!! Witcher 3 is a beautiful and fun game with a great story.
The game is well worth it, I’ve been a fan well before the Netflix series. The game is breathtakingly beautiful. Also they’re making cyberpunk 2077 (game) which no doubt will be a shit show
You're missing 90% of the witcher's epicness
@@Jojohumf that didn't age that well
@@hollow7608 what didn’t age well😅
Loved the witcher on Netflix. Can't wait for s2
gwantwah Black me too
🤔And your Instagram tag is?
Loved it as well, kinda regret finishing it in a binge watching it for a day straight😂
@ItsSmalls Lol... I must say though, if Geralt had not finally met up with Ciri; that would have left a huge hole in my heart. So glad they met in this season😁
@Kate M.H. S2 has not yet been announced but they've already started the filming. Looking at how season 1 was done and how long it took for it's release; we'll have clog till April 2021.
The series is quite enjoyable. By episode 4, the plot squeezes together more and the timeline begins to present itself clearer. This isn't bad writing, it's meant to avoid flashbacks midstream of events. Some of the elements that are cosmetic issues also improve. Like when practical effects meet CGI, some noticeable issues are in play, but as an older viewer, and a writer and artist, I really appreciate the efforts and homage to older series like Hercules. The actors are great in their roles. I haven't seen any glaring issue with any of them at all. People should watch it patiently.
TheFolkUtopia I have to confess it took me about 4 episodes to get into it. The way they kept jumping back and forth on the timeline threw me at first and I struggled with Cavill being Geralt but by the end I thought he was a great choice.
I’m going to watch it through again and I’m looking forward to season 2.
ZackM after watching it through a second time it made more sense. Probably because I knew which parts of the timeline they were jumping to from watching it the first time. I’m about to watch it a third time.
Yeah you tell em
My friend is a really Big fan of the Games. His girlfriend and him cosplayed Yennifer and Geralt
Would love to see that
And you should cosplay as Dandelion
Do they own a stuffed unicorn
Let me know when you need a Dijkstra.
@@TheCorrodedMan hahaha
Already watched the entire 1st season, and I want more.
Same
Season 2 is set for 2021 🙈
Fukya
@@chantallooyen3566 2021!
@@marioarchuleta8723 sukyamum
That Witcher fight scene with those men in the 1st Ep was fckin cool.
You said this nearly a year ago, yet I had to respond. You can watch that fight over and over if you want. Search Blaviken fight, or Bitcher of Blaviken. I love that fight scene, myself, even though in an actual sword fight, Renfri's first spin would have been met with death. One of the best choreographed and executed fight scenes I think I've seen. ✌😺
@@PhoenixLyon and Better yet, they’re using the team behind that fight and ditching the other one, next season. Cause FYI if you didn’t know that fight was filmed last and with a different team (the better one)
Answer: Extremely powerful mutant with supernatural abilities
White wolf you are awesome, by the way love your wine.
Thanks !
"Hmmm"
Geralt of Rivia
To over simplify, supernatural berserkers?
Trance like state, ignore pain, effectively monsters.
If I recall correctly specific mushrooms are one theory behind historical berserkers too.
“Which Witcher is Which?”
The title of the second episode...
Witcher reminds me of the anime Claymore. Someone should definitely make a live action film of Claymore.
First character since Devil May Cry that made me say, "Helllloooooooooooo, nurse!"
Saaaame
I love that your going over this it needs to be addressed before anyone plays the game or watches the show I personally want to read the books to see all the differences between all three mediums. I think the Witcher series is just an interesting work of fiction and your video was just great.
Watched it on Netflix. Kick ass show... love it love him in it... thanks for explaining. I can’t think of a better person to play the Witcher, than Henry Cavill. Anxious to see Season 2.😎👍🥰
Ima be honest I was confused ash watching this series I’ve never read the books so this video really helped me out
I played Witcher 3 first but very soon after finishing it I picked up the books. It is one of my most favorite versions of European and more specifically Eastern European fantasy with realistic and often bleak edge to it.
It’s a good show, I enjoyed every part of it
Same
henry louis same here. Especially the last ep. Can’t wait for S2!
Am I the only one who this plot feels very similar to the Japanese manga/anime "Claymore"? I think these kind of plots are pretty intriguing and exciting!
Yep, u the only one
Yes, you are
I see the similarities. Especially the part where people pay in exchange of killing a monster and being simultaneously revered and mistrusted for their strength/mutation.
Nicholas Keith Seah Xin Rui didn't the witcher books come first? I'm not sure myself
@@danellymani205 Hahaa, im not sure, but both stories are pretty exciting! I am happy that they finally did a tv series on Witcher.
"What is a Witcher?" Perfect video for a Friday the 13th 🧡 🖤 🧡 🖤
Read the first book. Never played the games yet. But did truly enjoy the Netflix show. Can’t wait for the next season
they should have done this IN the show, so new commers would actually understand.
Wow you’re at 714k, I’m so proud of you!
I loved it. I’m hooked I hope next season has more episodes!
I was literally asking myself this question out loud! Thanks for this video!
It's ridiculous how good Henry always looks. 😧
"Witcher" is the name of the game that Adrian Chmielarz (Painkiller, Vanishing of Ethan Carter etc.) had in 1999. And it was him who used this word for the first time in relation to Geralt of Rivia. The game wasn't created (and well, because it was a simple slasher) but the term remained.
In the World are many witchers!!! Many greetings for share this amazing video!!! I love this theme!!!
Mythology and Fiction Explaine! You re most welcome always here!!
I enjoyed the Netflix series and can't wait for season 2.
Hats off to you for the Witcher 3 music in the background. Sets the mood
Direct, clear, informative and English accent....good video
Enjoyed the first episode. Geralt looks like Duncan MacLeod of the clan MacLeod from Highlander or Radien from Mortal Kombat (early version)
the second sword is also for monsters!! geralt is the only witcher who regularly fights humans/other sentient races at all. silver swords are more fragile, and not all monsters are sensitive to it, so hitting one with the silver sword would just unnecessarily risk damage to it. the steel swords of witchers are made with meteorite steel, to which some monsters are sensitive, and it goes through armoured monsters easier than normal steel swords.
Glad u posted this video as I never have watched nor read this and probably will never will!! But you and your videos are awesome, but that voice of yours is WOW!!!!
A warlock who pimps out witches
i gave that witch an herb
witches love herb
Vali Malheur yes they do
🤣🤣
I love the show...it kept me unbalanced by going Into the past and floating into the future. The guy who plays the lead character is FIIIINE!!!
As a native Polish that read all the books and played all the games I must say you done very good job explaining. In fact better than any other Polish youtuber out there, great work that will help new to learn about Wiedźmin.
*me to the whole comments section*
"How about a round of gwent?"
Insayion 8 *knowing smile and slow nod*
Me (drawing my imaginary sword): Nah. Let's dance.
V
I play Pikachu!!!. Wait no that’s wrong.
As long as I can play as nilfgaard and use emperor Eymir to draw a spy card from your discard pile 😜
Translating Hexer to Witcher is quite the on point translation.
Can´t say which word sounds better tho. I think that depends on the accent of the person voicing it.
I'm so happy you made this video. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I didn't read the books or play the games and the show isn't explaining much of anything. This really helps.
As always an excellent job telling the history of The Witcher
Never played the games, don’t know why because the lore seems dope. But Henry cavil def helped, need to play them when I get a chance someday
Im actually here to understand a debate I saw about... Well I won't bring it up as its old but it dose put ground more neutral but I'm still favouring who I was feeling before.
the game and books were awesome...hopefully netflix keeps the trend!
The witcher: Geralt is my favorite character
the show is so good in my opinion cant wait to explore more of the lore c:
One show I'm looking forward to! This has been a good fall season for tv. I hope it's great! They'll be a lot of competition!
Netflix has done it again. The Witcher is bad ass
Lol no the actor who plays witcher did a good job the rest is meh id recommend reading the books.
@@patid-ska6995 I agree. The books good tho?
@@byronbranch4645 yep better than Netflix witcher
Thanks for explaining it so well I've never played the games but started watching the show and I was confused.
Bravo for you for pronouncing Wiedźmin correctly. By the way "Hexer" is just a german word for male witch wich was created to translate polish "wiedźmin". I'm glad that there are translations where Witcher is Witcher and not just "wizzard" or "hunter" like for example chinese or french because it takes away the whole unikness of this name.
My thumbnail and I are so happy you are doing this! More please!
Thanks for explaining this. Never read the books. Only played the most recent Witcher game.
Awesome video man I just found the TV series or whatever you want to call it and I have so many questions that you just answered I didn't even know it was a game I used to be big into games but for the last 10-15 years other priorities have taken over but I'm excited to hopefully get this game soon I'm just worried that it will take over a lot of my time LOL I am a bit of a gaming addict
Brilliant, thanks for the summary. First useful one I could find.
I was thoroughly entertained by The Witcher.
Striga! I’d like to know more about the Striga
After watching this. I want to get the books cause I really enjoyed the games
Thanks for the information. I've never read the books and I definitely haven't played the video games do I was very much in the blind. I walked in on my people's watching it on Christmas morning and I was hooked. Thanks again for a bit of clarity?
Okay, I really need to play these games. Holy cow, witchers are awesome!
I love the games and books so I'm super excited for the show!
Probably a bad comparison, but they seem like the magical equivalent to Technomancers. Mutated on a genetic level to have control over unnatural powers. The only difference the Technomancers are in fact mutants.
Thank you mythology and fiction explains for video
FIRST! And awesome! Can't wait for The series!
You should do one about Alchemy,since it is in witcher game and tv series. That would be dope as Hell food for thought.
Hexer is the german translation and witcher is the English term if you translate it literally, hexe means witch and a hexer is then a male hexe so its a hexer
@alice young actually no. The word warlock means a witch that has betrayed their coven.
@alice young I'm talking about historical references rather the modern connotations. The word originates from old English "wærloga" from that word the modern day word warlock arose. Wærloga means oath breaker from Wær - oath plus loga liar, from lēogan to lie. Please do proper research and historical references before you decide to attack anyone on their "pseudo-knowledge". Thank you in advance.
Great video!👍 I really loved the Netflix series (the first season is all that's out so far) but never read the books or played the games. It's cool to get a summary of the mythos.
I am really hoping that this is going to be good. I'm new to the series, but I've really enjoyed it.
Was watching the movie and this came up in my recommendation
Need to find out if there’s a audiobook of the Witcher
Francis Bell yeah you can find em even on here
I have played the first 10 quests or so, wanted to do everything in the game before watching the series. But I'm going to watch it later today.
Lol good choice
What you said about the supersoldier made me think of the Star Trek Next Generation episode the hunted... So much alike... Minus the monsters and super magical fascimile
RIP "Lioness of Cintra"
Thanks for the vid. Great explanation!
Thanks for this video! Now I am more intrigued to play the games!
I will say that a good follow up video to this would be the lore in the Way of the Witcher expansion for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.
The team behind the game back in December released a Witcher focused expansion that fleshed out a lot of the Witcher schools that added some rather interesting lore. Most notably the creator of the Witchers, Alzur.
Worth checking out if you can find it online.
I haven't seen the series, but the video essay makes me want to watch it now phew.
All’s I know is when I play I love hearing my three year old ask “Play Witcher with mum mum?” He’s just as addicted as I am.
Mr. Clean My son has autism and doesn’t express interest in a lot of things so even though there are some parts that are a bit gory I’m glad he seems to be so interested in something. I feel like I’d let a three year old play Zelda or Witcher over Grand theft auto 😂🤣
It s still has lots of blood violence
A. LYW I honestly don’t think it’ll hurt him. When he plays outside he has a Witcher stick and fights monsters. I’d rather him use his creativity and imagination. I mean I was playing perfect dark at his age. I turned out just fine.
so the netflix show was awesome.
The show is way better than I thought it would be
Thank you. Very helpful and clear
I read the book’s, and I can’t wait for the movie.
I would love to see the trash man vs Zeus in a fight 🤩
I am three episodes in, so far so good. A little slow, but production seems good
Binged it, it’s amazing.
I’ve been watching the show on Netflix and can’t get into. This video has intrigued me into giving it another shot!
Dom Roach it’s really hard to get into until half of ep.3 but totally worth it ! :)
I’m so glad Cavill got the role
For the next video could you do a vid on "Apostles" from the famous dark fantasy manga Berserk?
Awsome Video As Always Sir!!! Thanks!!! 👏👍😎✌🐺