During Netflix's Tudum 2023 event, a new clip from The Witcher season 3 was revealed, showcasing Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri engaged in an intense battle against Rience, a renegade fire mage who is now played by Sam Woolf. Rience is on a mission to capture the princess of Cintra, and as the clip progresses, an army of Elves also join the conflict. Witness the thrilling fight in the clip below.
The scene begins with Ciri showcasing her exceptional hand-to-hand combat skills as she effortlessly takes down multiple enemies. Just as the situation intensifies, Yennefer makes her entrance and confronts Rience with a confident remark, "Last time, I outsmarted you. But this time, our meeting will be defined by magic." Geralt swiftly joins the fray, adding his formidable presence to the fight. As more reinforcements arrive, Rience seizes the opportunity to escape through a portal, with Geralt hot on his heels. Determined to bring him to justice, Geralt pursues Rience and disables him by shattering his hands. Upon his return, Geralt finds himself facing an entire army of elves who have come for Ciri, forcing him to engage in a fierce battle to protect her.
Though the Netflix adaptation of the fantasy series has received criticism for deviating from its source material, leading to Cavill's departure, The Witcher consistently delivers impressive action sequences, particularly its medieval-inspired combat. A standout example is Geralt's Butcher of Blaviken fight in season 1, episode 1, which was filmed with a fast-paced and continuous approach. Featuring well-executed swordplay that necessitated extensive training for Cavill, this level of choreography remains evident in the newly released clip from Witcher season 3.
In season 3, Ciri, who has completed her Witcher training in the previous season, will now actively participate in all the thrilling battles. The trailer for The Witcher season 3 highlights Ciri's impressive combat skills as she gracefully evades a charging monster and strikes a sea creature in the head with her sword. Additionally, Ciri proclaims herself to be a Witcher like Geralt, implying that she will fully unleash her extraordinary abilities in this season. Fans can expect a significant increase in action-packed scenes involving Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri in The Witcher season 3, volume 1, which is set to premiere on June 29.