The Witcher 3's Godlings Are One of the Rare Friendly Monsters

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There are many fearsome creatures in the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — from hulking griffins to manipulative djinns. That said, not every creature in the game is an enemy. Some are docile and more than willing to help Geralt in his quest to find Ciri.

One such creature is the godling. In The Witcher 3, the player can meet a total of three, with two of them playing a significant role in the main questline. Despite their childish appearance, however, godlings are much older — and smarter — than they first appear.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Relict Species Explained

Godlings are a type of Relict and are a similar size to human children — though it’s easy to tell children and godlings apart as the latter have pale blue skin and large eyes that are either yellow or blue. They also adorn themselves with little clothing, making use of frayed rags or tattered fabrics.

Godlings are rare in the Witcher world, but they can be found in forests or swamps (though there are some exceptions). These creatures often reside in burrows or hollowed-out stumps and are emotionally attached to their territory. Given this, godlings are known to protect and care for any who reside within that territory. In return, they simply ask for respect and perhaps some food or tools. However, they try to go about their actions while remaining unseen as they are, by nature, shy creatures.

That said, there are some instances wherein a godling will interact with humans. Because they’re drawn to happiness and innocence, godlings often show themselves with children. At times, they will also converse with adults, but this is rare, likely because they don’t feel safe with them. Additionally, godlings are not fond of rude behavior, which only gives the creatures