Among The Witcher 3 characters, which are the most annoying ones? Let us see here.
There are giants, monsters, and even vampires in The Witcher 3 universe, but what’s more annoying than the tough boss fights are some of the insufferable The Witcher 3 characters themselves. You slash through wraiths and drowners with ease, but navigating the personalities of these Witcher 3 annoying characters is where the real combat lies. In a game teeming with deeply layered individuals, not every soul is a joy to interact with. Some test your patience. Others make you want to launch your silver sword through the screen.
Whether it’s through arrogance, hypocrisy, self-entitlement, or sheer audacity, these are the Witcher 3 least liked characters — ranked from mildly irritating to “why did CD Projekt Red not give me an option to punch them?” And yes, we’re starting with Dandelion.
7. Dandelion – The Lovable Loudmouth
Let’s be fair — Dandelion isn’t a bad person. He cares deeply for Geralt and for Ciri. But that doesn’t mean he’s not one of the most distracting The Witcher 3 characters. He’s loud, obnoxious, narcissistic, and often oblivious to the chaos he causes. His questline involves cleaning up his messes (again), finding him (again), and listening to his theatrical nonsense (again).
He might not top the Witcher 3 annoying characters list, but when you’re fighting Wild Hunt-level threats, it’s hard to stay patient with a bard who thinks he’s the real star. His life is in danger, Ciri’s life might be in danger- but he just can’t stop joking! He talks during moments when silence would be golden and thinks every tragedy needs a musical number. Still, Geralt tolerates him — and so do we — barely.
Read more about Dandelion here.
6. Sigismund Dijkstra – The Smug Strategist
Few of The Witcher 3 characters have the ability to be brilliant and unbearable at the same time as much as Sigismund Djikstra. Dijkstra is cunning, ruthless, and plays the game of thrones like a chess master — but even when he asks Geralt for help, he is condescending beyond belief.
He constantly talks down to Geralt, pretends he’s doing the world a favor, and his smugness oozes out of every dialogue line. Although he might be the least evil, if we compare him to the tyrannical rulers in the game, Dijkstra thinks he knows better than everyone and often treats you like a low-IQ mercenary. Among Witcher 3 annoying characters, Dijkstra’s ego alone could start a war. In a particular side quest, he even goes as far to underestimate you, thinking he actually can defeat Geralt of Rivia in combat! Laughable!
Read more about Sigismund Dijkstra here.
5. Yennefer of Vengerberg – Cold, Calculating, and Complicated
Oh, Yennefer. The queen of sharp retorts and colder shoulders. One of the most divisive The Witcher 3 characters, Yennefer is either your ride-or-die… or just someone you want to ride away from. She’s intelligent, powerful, and emotionally complex — but her arrogance often smothers empathy.
Although the romance option with Yennefer of Vengerberg is considered canon, because of her attitude, many players feel that Geralt should end up with Triss. Yennefer rarely says thank you, frequently uses Geralt like a tool, and acts like her decisions are morally superior. She even talks mockingly towards Vesemir, the oldest Witcher and the mentor of Geralt. Even in heartfelt moments, her pride dominates the room. For many, she’s one of the Witcher 3 least liked characters — and you can’t even blame them. Her brilliance is shadowed by her self-importance.
Read more about Yennefer of Vengerberg here.
4. Philippa Eilhart – The Unapologetic Snake
Philippa Eilhart is what happens when intelligence loses all sense of humility. She’s one of those The Witcher 3 characters you feel sorry for initially — but start to dislike as you get to know her. Manipulative, smug, and terrifyingly competent, Philippa doesn’t just step on people to climb the ladder; she burns the entire ladder down.
Her arrogance has no ceiling. She’s cruel in the name of ambition, treats allies like pawns, and betrays anyone she needs to. Among the Witcher 3 annoying characters, she doesn’t screech or stumble — she slithers with style. So, if you love to hate any of the sorceresses, Philippa Eilhart is your girl.
Read more about Philippa Eilhart here.
3. Emhyr var Emreis – Daddy Issues Deluxe
The Emperor of Nilfgaard, conqueror of kingdoms….. and father of the year? Not quite. Emhyr is one of the coldest The Witcher 3 characters to ever wear a crown. Emhyr var Emreis is calculating, rigid, and always acting “for the greater good” — even when it means emotionally scarring his daughter. He even shows care for Ciri and wants her back- but not because her really cares for her, but because he needs a successor. More importantly, Ciri has a claim to the throne of Cintra, which gives Nilfgaard legitimacy over Northern territories.
Even his interactions with Geralt are condescending, while his politics drenched in bloodshed. You save his daughter, save the continent, and he still treats you like some lowly mercenary. He’s not just selfish— he’s completely devoid of any compassion and warmth. That’s why Emhyr var Emreis is considered among the Witcher 3 least liked characters — for being an emperor of emotional constipation.
Read more about Emhyr var Emreis here.
2. Elsa – The Ungrateful Barmaid in White Orchard
You save her life. She responds by telling you to never set foot in the bar again. That’s right — the barmaid from White Orchard, whom you encounter early on in the game may be a minor NPC, but her level of ingratitude is legendary. One of the most quietly infuriating of The Witcher 3 characters, she starts off as a victim and ends up as a petty, shrieking Karen. In White Orchard, her reaction is understandable, since she saw Geralt slaughtering people in front of her own eyes, though it done to save her own life.
But later on, when she sees Geralt in in Novigrad at the Kingfisher Inn, she accuses Geralt of being a murderer of “Temerian boys”, and tries to incite the mob, even though Geralt and Vesemir had only intervened to save her. Some players feel that hating him is simpler than trying to process her own guilt & culpability.
Read more about Elsa here:
1. Anna Henrietta – Royal Pain in the Ass
And here she is. The Duchess of Toussaint. The ruler of a wine-drenched paradise. Anna Henrietta might not be as tyrannical as her cousin Emhyr, but she is also among the most spoiled, self-righteous, and irrational out of all The Witcher 3 characters. Anna Henrietta is the kind of character that makes you wonder why Geralt bothers being polite. Maybe he should just leave her along with her knights to their fate!
She invites you to find the beast and stop the killings, but you do much more. You save her city. You uncover a conspiracy. You risk your life a dozen times over. And what’s your reward if you decide not to follow her word to the letter? A dungeon cell! That’s right — she throws Geralt into prison if he dares to prioritize logic over her blind affection for Syanna, in order to save the city. Ironically, the one that saves Geralt from her is Dandelion, who is at 7th position on the list!
The very reason Anna Henrietta invites Geralt to solve the case was because he is the expert. But when Geralt tells her that taking down a higher vampire is almost impossible, she suggests using “garlic”. Seriously? Despite Geralt doing his best to solve the problem, she blames him for “not killing the beast yet”, though the actual “monster” responsible for the murders is her sister, whom she ironically wants to protect. Anna Henrietta is compassionate when it suits her, and heartless when it doesn’t.
Among all Witcher 3 annoying characters, Anna Henrietta reigns supreme. She embodies every frustrating trope of blind aristocracy. Even though she is not entirely evil, her hypocrisy is unmatched, and her entitlement boils our blood. Without question, she’s one of the Witcher 3 least liked characters. Well, at least she gets what she deserves in one of the endings- which is definitely not the “worst” ending, in our opinion!
Read more about Anna Henrietta here. (Though most likely you may not want to)
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