Witcher 3 Triss Or Yen

Witcher 3 Triss Or Yen
In my first play through I’ve chosen Yen just to see what kind of relationship she and Geralt has. Then in my second play through I’ve chosen Triss, again, to see what kind of relationship she and Geralt has. Oh man, after these play through, I’ve decided that one is definitely better than the other.

Yennifer is a very accomplished mage and she knows it that everyone else knows it. Her self-confidence turns into arrogance and carelessness. She sets a goal and she will reach that goal no matter what the consequences are. At times she knew what the consequences will be but her goal is the top priority and she just cries in silent alone when the aftermath of her actions leaves her in pain. She needs Geralt to assure her that even at the point of her arrogance that he will assure her that Geralt can clean up her mess. This has been their relationship throughout the game — she makes her move and Geralt cleans up after her. That’s why during one of the quests in Skillege when she steps up to the priestess and owned up her carelessness, it was a surprise to Geralt. The game’s dialogue forces her and Geralt to have a happily ever after and the way the story is told, it sets up the player to forget about Triss. So in my first play through I was confident that I made the right choice in staying with Yen. So in my second play through I asked myself, what if the quest “The Last Wish” is my opportunity to tell Yen how Geralt really feels about her. No taking a dive, no obedient puppy syndrome, just plain adult honesty. Fortunately, CD Projekt RED explored this option and I’m really glad they did.
Triss is as stubborn as Yen when it comes to their goals and reaching it. The main difference between the two is sympathy. Tris is more sympathetic of others and the consequences of her actions are not necessarily thought out, but they were instead emotionally considered. Yen think things through and removes all emotions from her choices to achieve the most efficient result, no sympathy to whoever she hurts in the process. Triss, on the other hand, feels guilty if her action causes someone pain. She gets over it, but you can still see that it tears her up inside. The time that Geralt spent with Triss I can only describe with one word — fun. I feel good as Geralt spending time with Triss especially during the masquerade ball. She is very playful and carefree but can gather herself up when it is needed. However, the time she and Geralt spent in the game is far too short probably because in The Witcher 2, she and Geralt were together the whole game (I am yet to play that game by the way). So playing just The Witcher 3, it’s hard to make a comparison between the two other than the time the game allotted for each character.
Geralt is a guy who can go either way. The game allows the player to explore each choice and feel good about that choice. When I chose Yen for Geralt, there’s no big fuss about it coming from Triss. But when I chose Triss, Yen has gone berserk with jealousy — she even threw Geralt in the middle of the lake in Kaer Morhen. To me, that’s excessive and it highlights how Yen sees Geralt — an object, not a person. To her defense, she sees everyone as objects she can use to whatever scheme she’s formulating in her little witchy brain. Yen did show some emotions after The Last Wish quest when Geralt told her that the magic is gone. In my eyes and in Geralt’s eyes, based on the available dialogues, she’s nothing but a spoiled brat who grew up getting everything she wants either through servitude or by force. Well, Geralt and I will not put up with that. It’s unfortunate that her real self is only shown to the player when Geralt rejects her. In her defense, Geralt is the only one who keeps her sane so when Geralt rejects her, all those bottled up emotions and guilt just bursts out of the surface and taken out on Geralt. So in the end, Yen is a very broken person and even though I feel sad that she ended up that way, I can’t help to think that it will be an unhealthy and toxic relationship. Then Ciri comes into the picture to blur the choices even further.
Cirilla’s role in the story seems like a catalyst. It shapes the choices between Yen and Triss on how each mage view Ciri. To Yen, Ciri is her adopted daughter revealing how old Yennifer is despite her looks. To Triss, Ciri is like a younger sister. Geralt treat Ciri like a daughter in front of Yen, however, when Ciri and Geralt are alone, he is a friend to Ciri, which in return Ciri deeply appreciates. There are times where Yennifer will command Ciri, but Ciri being Ciri will defy any orders. Even though there was a time when Ciri approved of Geralt being with Yen, I don’t really think she approves Yen being her mother figure. I commend Yennifer for going to the extreme for the safety of her daughter. I see the passion and the sense of urgency in everything she do when it comes to Ciri. However, I don’t recall Ciri really appreciates the effort. Then there’s Triss, who really didn’t do anything to help to find Ciri as if she didn’t care. All she cared about is saving the other mages and leave it up to Yen and Geralt to find Ciri. This is why Ciri is the catalyst, because if the player cares a lot about Ciri, they wouldn’t choose Triss — at all.
I personally like Yen a lot, only because she’s a strong leader and a powerful mage. However, I wouldn’t want to be in a relationship with her, even though in the books the author prefers Yen for Geralt. I just don’t see Geralt, or me personally, having a happy life with Yen however with Triss, it’s fun most of the time. At the emotional level, Triss really loves Geralt compare to how Yen feels about Geralt. It seems that Yen ended up with Geralt only out of convenience based on the obvious fact of both of them treating Ciri as their daughter — but that’s some silly little girl’s fantasy of playing house. I never believe that the feelings between Geralt and Yen are real. With Triss, there’s real love going on between her and Geralt. Triss really loves Geralt and that fact is as obvious as Yen and Geralt playing house. Geralt also have a strong feeling towards Triss and it’s fairly obvious that he feels way better being with her — I don’t remember Geralt ever sighing when doing things for Triss while he and I sigh at the same time when we are forced to do things for Yen. Yen has the obsession with the stuffed unicorn and Geralt will sigh in compliance. So to give Geralt the happy ending he deserves, I believe that my second play through is a keeper.
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Oh, boy, the big issue. Ok, let’s get to it… *rolls up sleeves*
My first exposure to the world of the Witcher was the second game. I hadn't read the books (now partially remedied) and hasn’t played the first game, (still haven’t) so found myself in a similar position to some others who have answered this question. I didn’t know who Triss was, apart from she’s clearly with Gerald, and seems nice. I didn’t know who Yennefer was, apart from Gerald used to know her and wants to find her again. That’s about all I had to go on. I don’t even know what Yennefer looks like.
Oh, boy, the big issue. Ok, let’s get to it… *rolls up sleeves*
My first exposure to the world of the Witcher was the second game. I hadn't read the books (now partially remedied) and hasn’t played the first game, (still haven’t) so found myself in a similar position to some others who have answered this question. I didn’t know who Triss was, apart from she’s clearly with Gerald, and seems nice. I didn’t know who Yennefer was, apart from Gerald used to know her and wants to find her again. That’s about all I had to go on. I don’t even know what Yennefer looks like.
As the second game progressed, I found out that the relationship between Gerald and Yennefer was “toxic,” and that none of his friends seemed to like her. So perhaps she isn’t a nice person after all. Signs aren’t promising.
I learn that she dresses in black and white.
I learn that she has black hair. Black as a raven’s wing.
I learn that she smells of lilac and gooseberries.
Suddenly, I start to feel like I know her, just a little.
Then I meet her. After all this buildup, she’s right there in front of Geralt, and you finally see her in the flesh. She’s standoffish, bossy, a little rude. But after the scene ends, I realise I want to see her again.
I understood why Geralt’s friends don’t care for her much. I completely got that she could make people dislike her.
I also understood what Geralt saw in her.
As the game progresses, Geralt is able to break the ice (if you play your cards right) that’s formed since they last saw each other. Suddenly I can see more than the prickly exterior that she throws up to defend herself. I can see the woman beneath it all, the one that Geralt found so enchanting that he was willing to bind their fates together forever.
I chose the dialogue options that were the closest to what I would have said in real life. On Hindarsfjall, my Geralt chose to lighten the mood by making dog puns while searching for a werewolf. When Yennefer joined in, I realised what I was watching, and I realised why I had wanted to see her again.
Their relationship reminds me of something.
The song A Wolven Storm was one of the greatest moments I have ever seen in a video game. It sums up, deeply and sweetly, the relationship between the two.
Geralt will always long for Yennefer, no matter the circumstance.
She may disappear from his life, perhaps for long periods of time.
But when a storm comes, she will be right behind him as he runs into it.
They belong together, because they have twisted fate to make it just so, and damn what the stars own.
When it came to The Last Wish, I was fully invested in Geralt and Yen. When Geralt has the opportunity to tell her that his feelings hadn’t changed, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I have played through the game many times, and I have never taken the other option, and I never will. I once found the other option on Youtube just to see how it played out, and I couldn’t finish the video. The pain in Yennefer’s voice was heartbreaking.
As the game progressed further, and I began to see how Yen interacts with Ciri, I knew I’d made the right choice. Geralt and Yen are her parents, in every way that matters. Seeing that family together made the game for me.
When I played the last expansion, Blood and Wine, I got the Yen ending, and it moved me to tears. The knowledge that Geralt and Yen had found a Happy Ever After was the best finale I could have ever hoped for, and was the most emotionally fulfilling ending I have ever found in a game.
You see, the person that Yen reminds me of is my wife.
The relationship that they have reminds me of my own.
I am fortunate to be married to a wonderful, complex, enchantress of a woman. She is a challenge to me on every level, from the intellectual to the emotional, and everything in between, and solving the riddle of her being has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. We’ve been with each other through hell and back, and I have watched her bend under the weight of trials until they broke her. Then I have watched her pick herself up and just carry on. I have helped, in my own small way, but the strength of character she has shown has been inspirational to me. It is in no way an overstatement to say that she is my heroine.
That is what I believe Geralt sees when he looks at Yennefer. A companion who will challenge him on every level, push him out of his comfort zone, and make him grow as a man. He knows what horrors she’s been through, and loves her all the more for having had the strength to not only come through them, but to flourish as she did so.
Since I last played the game, my wife has given me a beautiful son. Now I understand even more deeply the bond that Geralt and Yen share.
The bond of those who have undertaken one of life’s great adventures: parenthood.
I have been fortunate enough to find a woman I can call my true love.
Who am I to deny Geralt the same opportunity?
I could prefer Triss Marigold over Yennefer any day.
Main reason - her attitude. I love her strong selfishless attitude in trying to help others in Novigrad.
Matter a fact, the worst experience I had ever face in Witcher 3 was when I (as Geralt) had to sit down next room to her and hear her screaming as they torture her. It took a great amount of will power for me not to chow the ba$tard’s head and I kept reminding myself that if I do something rash, all the torture Triss was enduring could be for nothing.
I really don’t like Yennefer. I find her selfish, arrogant and ignorant. And she treats Ger
I could prefer Triss Marigold over Yennefer any day.
Main reason - her attitude. I love her strong selfishless attitude in trying to help others in Novigrad.
Matter a fact, the worst experience I had ever face in Witcher 3 was when I (as Geralt) had to sit down next room to her and hear her screaming as they torture her. It took a great amount of will power for me not to chow the ba$tard’s head and I kept reminding myself that if I do something rash, all the torture Triss was enduring could be for nothing.
I really don’t like Yennefer. I find her selfish, arrogant and ignorant. And she treats Geralt like some puppy found itself to her legs.

Witcher 3 best ending with Yen or Triss?
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I'm seeing enough downsides about both Yen and Triss so I'm wondering if the endings are actually happy or if that happiness is superficial. Yo I just want Geralt to retire in peace without having to worry too much.
I actually went for Triss the first time I played, not having read the books, but I think to be honest Geralt and Yennefer are meant for each other
First time I played I had no idea of the lore. I just tried to bang everything because that's what you do in videogames. I ended up tied up at the Kingfisher, got Ciri killed and Dandelion was all I had left. Well, and Roach.
I think both endings have Geralt basically retiring.
Yo I just want Geralt to retire in peace without having to worry too much.
Yennefer is retiring too, so both her and Geralt are at the same stage of their lives. Triss is still politically ambitious and working in Kovir. So Team Yen ftw.
I’m late but Triss gets us that motherfucking moneeeeey
If you know Geralt, you know he always wanted to retire and live a quiet life with Yennefer.
That all depends on player choice and preference. When I first played I had never read the books and I picked Triss since Yen was portrayed so roughly. Once I read the books and saw a different perspective I've picked Yen every time.
And if you think about it, most of Yen's "rough" portrayal is other characters' opinions of her. If you really pay attention, she's pretty good to Geralt. Yes, she's demanding and brusque but this is because she's in a hurry to find Ciri.
She thanks Geralt for what he does, tells him she loves him, etc.
My first play through I always try to role play. When I read the book I just got the notion that Geralt just wasn’t that into Triss. Yeah they slept together but then again Geralt slept with allot of people and one of the people he slept with he called out Yennifers name while doing the deed. Also my man Geralt is obsessed with the “lilac and gooseberries” which I just didn’t have the heart to take away from him. Although I love me some gingers and I’m actual married to one. I chose Yennifer.
Update* Also I think Triss kinda rapes Geralt so that’s another strike against her.
Jesus Christ on a cracker! Triss does NOT rape Geralt.
I like the ending if you choose both of them 🤷‍♂️
Both ending are pretty the same, that's not what you should consider in your choice
Yennefer for sure. Geralt and her match well together and the two will stay in sunny Toussaint <3
Triss be triflin'. Let Geralt be with Yennifer
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You gotta go for both and get that three some

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