Fans ofThe Witcherfranchise know how tedious and difficult the boss battles in the video game series can be. To be a legit threat against the famed Geralt of Rivia, an enemy would have to be quite terrifyingly strong. InThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Geralt, and his accomplices team up against the Wild Hunt, taking down their top soldiers, mages, and of course, the king Eredin.
RELATED:The Witcher 3: Best Optional Quests In Every Major LocationThe battles are hard and long when played on normal or higher difficulty, and finally beating them is incredibly satisfying. For those who have trouble finding a way to beat the final bosses in the main game, along with the otherdifficultWitcher 3bosses, this is the guide to beating them.
Updated on August 06, 2025, by Jourdan Silva:It’s been nearly 8 years since the initial release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, yet fans are more into the franchise than ever before. With the excellent Netflix show based on the same Witcher books by Andrzej Sapkowski boosting the number of monster fighting fantasy lovers in the world, theWitchergames are only gaining more popularity. For those attempting to complete the game for the first time or the tenth time, this guide will help players navigatethe toughestWitcher 3boss battlesin the video game, including the main bosses of the Wild Hunt. Stock up on plenty of potions and oils and get ready for some excellent battles!
14The Wicked Witch
This nasty witch faces Geralt in theBlood and Wineexpansion ofThe Witcher 3, in the Land of a Thousand Fables. She is based on the classic fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, as she loves to kill and devour humans. She uses a broom to attack from the sky, which requires a lot of dodging and evading her poisonous soup-based attacks.
13Beast Of Beauclair
This won’t be the first time Geralt will attack this blood-spilling vampire, as he appears throughout the Blood and Wine DLC and can be fought against again at the story’s climax. However, that doesn’t mean the first fight against Dettlaff, the Beast of Beauclair, is easy!
12Myrhyff the Ice Giant
Geralt comes across The Ice Giant known as Myrhyff as he looks for Hjalmiar an Craite. This boss isn’t required to finish the game, but it does offer some valuable rewards.
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11Bruxa at Corvo Bianco
As Geralt finds out more about the mysterious Beast of Toussant, he comes across a blood-thirsty bruxa. Bruxa are stronger, more intelligent vampires, making them much harder to kill.
10Major Boss Fight: Nithral
The soldier Nithral is the first Wild Hunt member that Geralt has to face in the game. This challenging opponent can be found in the quest Wandering In The Dark. Kiera aids Geralt in this battle, using electric attacks to stun and distract Nithral.
9The Caretaker
This boss can be found in theWitcher 3: Wild Hunt’s Hearts of Stone expansion. He is easily one of the most difficult bosses in the entire game, as he can heal himself with every blow he deals to Geralt.
8Major Boss Fight: Imlerith
The next Wild Hunt boss Geralt has to face is Imlerith.He is the largest enemy from the Hunt, making him very strong but also slower than the others.
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7The Crones
One of the boss battles in the final leg of the game is between Ciri and the three Crones: Brewess, Whipess, and Weavess. Taking on three bosses at once can get tricky, especially with the lack of prepared items and upgraded weaponry, since the player is controlling Ciri the entire fight.
6Major Boss Fight: Caranthir
The battle between the protagonists and Caranthirbegins with Ciri’sfight. Using her rage mode, it is important to use her teleportation to dodge attacks and to cut down as much of his health as possiblebeforethe cutscene interrupts.
5Woodland Spirit
The Woodland Spirit from the “In the Heart of the Woods” quest could be considered one of the toughest contract bosses in the game, being able to kill Geralt in a just small number of hits. The challenging beast will put up a good fight, but with spells and powerful equipment, it shouldn’t take too many tries.
