Witcher Calculator
Plan your complete Witcher experience - books, games, and TV series with optimal viewing order recommendations
Plan Your Witcher Experience
📚 Books Settings
Your Witcher Experience Plan
Experience Breakdown
📚 Books (102 days)
Witcher Experience Tips
Optimal Experience Example
Complete Witcher Fan
Goal: Full Witcher experience
Reading: 1 hour/day, normal speed
Gaming: 3 hours/day, balanced style
Watching: 2 hours/day
Timeline
📚 Books: ~102 days
🎮 Games: ~60 days
📺 TV Series: ~12 days
Total: ~174 days (6 months)
Experience Types
Books Only
8 books, ~3,000 pages
Original source material
Games Only
3 main games + expansions
100-300+ hours of gameplay
TV Series
3 seasons, 24 episodes
Netflix adaptation
Full Experience
Complete Witcher universe
Books + Games + TV
Witcher Tips
Start with "The Last Wish" for proper introduction
Games follow chronologically after the books
TV series adapts the books, not the games
Optimal order enhances story immersion
Consider breaks between major sections
Understanding the Witcher Universe
The Story of Geralt
The Witcher universe centers around Geralt of Rivia, a witcher (monster hunter) in a dark fantasy world. The story spans books, video games, and TV adaptations, each offering unique perspectives on this rich universe.
Why Order Matters
- •Books provide the foundation and original story
- •Games continue the story chronologically after books
- •TV series adapts book content with some changes
- •Optimal order follows Geralt's memory journey
Optimal Experience Explained
Games 1-2 → Books → Game 3
This unique order mirrors Geralt's journey: in the first two games, he has amnesia and doesn't remember the book events. By Witcher 3, his memories return, making the book knowledge essential.
Time Expectations
Books: 2-4 months (casual reading)
Games: 2-6 months (depending on style)
TV Series: 1-2 weeks (binge-friendly)
Complete Experience: 6-12 months
Pro Tip: Take breaks between major sections to avoid fatigue and maintain engagement with the story.
Complete Witcher Content Guide
📚 Books (8 Books)
Short Stories
The Last Wish, Sword of Destiny
Main Saga
Blood of Elves through Lady of the Lake
Standalone
Season of Storms
🎮 Games (3 Main Games)
The Witcher (2007)
25-65 hours depending on style
The Witcher 2 (2011)
24-55 hours + expansions
The Witcher 3 (2015)
51-173 hours + major DLCs
📺 TV Series (3 Seasons)
Season 1 (2019)
8 episodes, ~8 hours
Season 2 (2021)
8 episodes, ~8 hours
Season 3 (2023)
8 episodes, ~8 hours