In a bittersweet ending, Ciri is escorted back to the Emperor. If Ciri survives her battle after visiting Emhyr-and you helped Nilfgaard win the war-her father convinces her that in order to truly be a force for good in the world, she must return home to rule. The two then spend some time journeying together on the Path as witchers. At the end of the game, Geralt meets her in a tavern and presents her with a specially-crafted sword. Picking at least three of these choices sees Ciri return to The Continent after defeating the White Frost. Visiting Skjall’s grave with Ciri boosts her confidence in the confrontation with the villagers.Letting Ciri trash Avallac’h’s lab offers her a way to channel her pent-up aggression.In the meeting with Phillippa, sending her alone encourages the Lodge to take Ciri seriously.When Ciri wakes Geralt up to hunt for Imlerith, taking her straight to Velen skips the scene with Emhyr, and counts as a positive choice.

To do that, he needs to trigger three ‘positive’ choices: To trigger the ‘best’ ending, Geralt has to help Ciri prepare for her battle.