Geralt of Rivia is a busy guy. When he isn’t getting his face chewed on by a Drowner or haggling over three crowns for a Griffin trophy, he’s usually navigating the messy, often awkward world of Continental dating. CD Projekt Red didn't just throw these moments in for shock value. Well, mostly.
Every time you encounter all sex scenes in Witcher 3, you're actually making choices that ripple through the endgame. Some are just "friends with benefits" scenarios. Others will literally change who Geralt ends up with or if he ends up alone, drinking moonshine in a hut.
The big two: Yennefer and Triss
The fandom is basically a civil war between Team Yen and Team Triss. It’s been that way since the books, but the game cranks it up.
If you're going for Yennefer of Vengerberg, your first real shot happens after the wake in Skellige. You've stolen the Mask of Uroboros. Gas is filling the room. You have a choice: kiss her or don't. If you do, you end up back in her room, and... well, there’s a stuffed unicorn involved. It’s iconic. It’s also weirdly cramped. Later, during the "No Place Like Home" quest at Kaer Morhen, you can sneak away for a second round. This is the "canon" path for many, reflecting their decades-long, toxic-yet-loving history.
Then there’s Triss Merigold. Her romance is more of a slow burn, or at least as slow as it gets in a world ending via magical ice. In "A Matter of Life and Death," you attend a masquerade ball. You have to kiss her under the fireworks. If you don't, you're pretty much locking yourself out. The actual scene happens during "Now or Never." You help the mages escape Novigrad, and as she’s about to sail away, you tell her you love her. She stays. You go to a lighthouse. You get a very romantic view of the harbor.
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The "Threesome" trap
Don't be greedy. Honestly. If you try to play both sides—telling both Yen and Triss that you love them—the game lets you think you're a genius for a while. Eventually, they’ll catch on. They lure Geralt to the Kingfisher Inn with the promise of a threesome. You show up with wine. They chain you to a bed and leave you there for Dandelion to find. You lose both of them. It’s humiliating, and it leaves Geralt single by the time the credits roll.
All sex scenes in Witcher 3 that don't change the ending
Not everything is a life-altering commitment. Geralt is a Witcher; he travels. Sometimes he finds companionship that doesn't involve moving into a vineyard in Toussaint together.
Keira Metz is the first one most players find. She’s a sorceress hiding in the woods of Velen. After you help her with a series of errands (the magic lamp, the tower of mice), she invites you to dinner. It’s a literal "picnic under the stars." You can race horses and then... things happen. But watch out. Keira is using you. Depending on your dialogue choices immediately after the scene, you might end up having to kill her, or she might go off to Kaer Morhen to help you later. The sex is just a footnote to her political ambitions.
Then we have Jutta an Dimun in Skellige. She’s an Iron Maiden. She swore she’d only sleep with a man who could beat her in combat. If you win the duel, she invites you to her shack. It’s a very "Skellige" encounter—no drama, no long-term feelings, just mutual respect and a very cold walk home.
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Madame Sasha in Novigrad is a different story. You meet her during the "High Stakes" Gwent tournament. You have to be good at cards to even get this option. If you help her recover the stolen prize money, she offers a night at the Passiflora. It’s transactional, but sophisticated.
The DLC additions: Shani and Syanna
The expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, added two of the most memorable encounters in the entire franchise.
Shani: She’s a fan favorite from the first game. In Hearts of Stone, you attend a wedding with her while Geralt is possessed by the ghost of Vlodimir von Everec. It’s hilarious. Once the ghost leaves, Geralt and Shani can take a boat out onto a moonlit lake. It’s arguably the most "human" and tender scene in the game. Shani doesn't want to marry a Witcher; she knows it won't work. It’s a bittersweet one-night stand that feels real.
Syanna: This one is wild. In Blood and Wine, if you follow the path to find Syanna in the Land of a Thousand Fables, you can end up in a scene that literally defies gravity. It’s high-fantasy at its most absurd. Like Keira, Syanna is complicated. Sleeping with her doesn't fix her trauma, and it doesn't guarantee she survives the DLC.
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What about the Brothels?
If you're just looking to spend some coin, Novigrad and Toussaint have options. Crippled Kate’s and the Passiflora in Novigrad offer basic scenes for a fee. Later, in Blood and Wine, The Belles of Beauclair provides a more high-end experience. These have zero impact on the plot. They are just world-building (or gold-sinks, depending on how you look at it).
Why these scenes matter for your "Witcher 3" save
People often ask if skipping these scenes changes the game. Mechanically? Not really. You don't get a "buff" for being a romantic. However, the emotional payoff of the Blood and Wine epilogue depends entirely on who you romanced.
If you stuck with Yennefer, she moves into Corvo Bianco. If you chose Triss, she moves in. If you tried to romance both (and failed) or chose neither, you might get a visit from Ciri or Dandelion instead.
Mistakes to avoid:
- The "I Love You" timing: Saying "I love you" to Triss at the docks is the only way to lock her in. If you just say "stay with me," she leaves.
- The Last Wish quest: For Yennefer, you must complete "The Last Wish" quest and tell her the magic hasn't changed your feelings. If you skip this quest, you can't end up with her.
- The Geralt-only path: If you want the ending where Geralt stays a "lone wolf," simply avoid the fireworks with Triss and tell Yen that the spark is gone after you beat the Djinn.
To get the most out of your playthrough, treat the romances as part of Geralt's character growth rather than just checkboxes. The Shani romance is particularly worth doing for the dialogue alone, even if you’re already committed to Yen or Triss, as it doesn't "break" your primary relationship. It’s a self-contained story about two people who genuinely like each other but know they have no future. That’s the most Witcher-esque thing imaginable.
Actionable Insights for your next playthrough:
- Decide early: Choose either Triss or Yennefer by the time you reach Novigrad. Trying to pivot halfway through Skellige usually leads to the "lonely Witcher" ending.
- Prioritize "The Last Wish": This is the best written quest in the game. Even if you plan on dumping Yennefer, play the quest to see the closure of their 20-year arc.
- Don't ignore Shani: Even if you are a "one-woman man," the wedding sequence in Hearts of Stone is peak CD Projekt Red writing. It’s worth the detour for the boat scene alone.