Prior to traveling into the wilds of the Northern Realms, it is wise for you to fully grasp the actions and abilities of the Witcher Geralt (and to a much lesser extent, Cirilla). Learn about movement, fighting with the steel and silver swords of the Witcher, and mastering the use of Signs; though this is only the beginning of your training. Further your knowledge of alchemy, crafting, Witcher abilities (also known as skills), leveling, weapon and armor maintenance, Meditation and preparation, the economy of trading, and the variety of interesting (and usually dangerous) environmental areas, from Monster Nests to Points of Interest. Don’t leave the confines of Kaer Morhen without a full understanding of this information.
Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher; a professional monster slayer for hire, who has collected countless bounties. A mutant feared by the creatures he hunts and the people he protects, Geralt would not have earned his reputation if he were unskilled. In a world plagued by monsters, and the men who would be monsters, Witchers are known for not just their martial prowess and their mutant nature, but also their almost encyclopedic knowledge of their prey, and the amount of preparation they are willing to undergo before battle.
You must be a smart, deliberate hunter—one who is willing to use the tools at your disposal, willing to take the time necessary to ensure that every encounter is weighted as much in your favor as possible, while also being more than capable of responding to the unexpected. But this is more than just being a fearsome combatant, however: Witchers use words almost as often as they employ blades to get what they want, whether it is important information about a contract, the right price for services rendered, or convincing others to allow them into places which they might otherwise be refused access. This section of the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt guide helps train you in the basics and more advanced techniques at your disposal.