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- The Witcher 4 is here, featuring Ciri as the protagonist this time around.
- Considering the lore, Ciri becoming a Witcher needs some explanation.
- Regardless, Ciri’s inherent abilities are much superior, and relying on weaker powers makes no sense.
The long-awaited The Witcher 4 is finally real, and it opts for a rather unique approach of presenting Ciri as the new face of the game.
Female protagonists in games have generally received hate lately for no solid reason a majority of the time. However, I can assure you, that’s not why I am here.
The choice of Ciri as the new Witcher is certainly a controversial one, but not because of all the reasons you have been hearing. There’s nothing wrong with a female lead at all.
In fact, I appreciate it when executed brilliantly. Thus, today I’ll only be talking about the logical implications of this choice in light of the series’ lore.
Why it matters: Putting aside the matter of Ciri becoming a Witcher, her own abilities are way stronger than the inferior Witcher powers; something she absolutely does not need.
The Matter Of Ciri Becoming A Witcher
The fan-favorite Ciri will make a return in The Witcher 4, finally having fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a Witcher. But the question arises, how exactly did she accomplish this? Last I remember, some very tall circumstances prevented her from claiming this role, or else she would’ve done it long ago.
Ciri announced as the protagonist, embarking on her own journey to become a professional monster slayer
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The circumstances are how the Trials of the Grasses, essentially the selection exam for a Witcher was designed with male biology in mind. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Ciri is not capable enough or lacking in prowess—quite the contrary, in fact, as you’ll see in a moment.
But back to the Trial, I thought Ciri was incapable of acquiring the mutations and thus the Witcher gene. Keep in mind I haven’t read the books so pardon my ignorance and unintended misogyny, but this is what I know as a video game player.
But who knows, maybe there’s some valid explanation, owing to her unique physical constitution and bloodline. Regardless, my second and more pressing question is, why settle for something inferior?
Ciri’s Godly Abilities
Becoming a Witcher is all well and good, but does Ciri even need it? Far from it. If you’re a newcomer looking to get into the series, let me enlighten you. Ciri is essentially a god-like being in Witcher thanks to her Elder blood and reality-defying abilities.
Geneaology of Ciri from "The Witcher"
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I’m talking about straight-up space-time affecting powers and feats that overshadow any other ability. Elder blood is the equivalent of divine abilities in very layman’s terms. From warping through space to possessing vastly superior magic, Ciri has access to unimaginable powers.
These abilities of hers played an important role in Witcher 3’s conclusion, and I’ll say no more to avoid spoilers. What you need to know is that Ciri could eat a Witcher for breakfast if she so intended. So why on earth would she need to rely on crutches when she obviously can fly?
Witcher Is An Inferior Existence Compared To Ciri
Witcher magic is not particularly strong, and they need to rely on potions and temporary boosts to perform, making use of the Witcher gene altered by the Trials of the Grasses. Geralt combined this with his superior physical abilities to become the badass we know and love.
However, all this can’t even hold a candle to what Ciri can do. This is precisely why I was baffled to see her using Witcher potions in the new trailer, something that made no sense to me. She has overpowered magical powers and space-time abilities at her disposal, Witcher potions are trash in comparison.
Ciri wanted to become a Witcher because of the noble responsibilities associated with the role. Fulfilling her lifelong dream is perfectly fine by me, but why can’t she be a witcher and be OP at the same time?
The problem with The Witcher 4 and Ciri as a witcher
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CD Projekt Red Has Some Explaining To Do
As I mentioned earlier, I have nothing against Ciri as the protagonist. I’m even looking forward to it. However, the way this situation will be explained is key.
If there’s some logical reason as to why Ciri opted for an obviously inferior set of abilities, and it’s not some illogical cover-up, I’ll be satisfied.
Still, I can’t help but ponder how exactly will it be resolved. No way in hell that going from a space-time-warping goddess to a lowly Witcher relying on potions makes even a shred of sense.
I sincerely hope this was not another case of “female protagonist for the sake of representation,” and CD Projekt Red has some awesome storyline to tell.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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