Sword of Destiny
The second collection (confusingly, published first in Polish) — read it second. These stories set up the saga directly, and introduce the child of destiny.
Where it fits in the The Witcher
Two collections that introduce Geralt's world one contract at a time — and quietly load the saga's every gun.
to other The Witcher books — mark it read on the map to reveal them, spoiler-free.
Read first: The Last Wish
What you've unlocked here
This section reveals spoiler-safe connections, cameos and lore as you read. Mark Sword of Destiny (and the books it links to) as read to light them up.
Common questions
Can I start the The Witcher with Sword of Destiny?
Not ideally — read The Last Wish first. Sword of Destiny is #2 of 8 in our recommended The Witcher order.
What should I read before Sword of Destiny?
Read The Last Wish before Sword of Destiny.
Where does Sword of Destiny fit in the The Witcher reading order?
Sword of Destiny is #2 of 8 in our recommended The Witcher reading order (#1 in publication order). The previous stop is The Last Wish. Up next is Blood of Elves.