Where to start with The Witcher
New to The Witcher? Begin with The Last Wish, then follow the map. Sagamap keeps every connection and twist hidden until you've read past it.
Open the interactive map →Recommended reading order
Both story collections first — the saga assumes you know them — then the five novels straight through. Season of Storms is a standalone side adventure: we slot it last, but it works any time after The Last Wish.
- The Last Wish 1993
- Sword of Destiny 1992
- Blood of Elves 1994
- Time of Contempt 1995
- Baptism of Fire 1996
- The Tower of Swallows 1997
- The Lady of the Lake 1999
- Season of Storms 2013
Other orders
Publication
Original Polish publication order — where Sword of Destiny (1992) actually precedes The Last Wish (1993), and Season of Storms arrives long after the saga ends.
Sword of Destiny → The Last Wish → Blood of Elves → Time of Contempt → Baptism of Fire → The Tower of Swallows → …
Questions readers ask
Where should I start with The Witcher?
A great first book is The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski. It opens the recommended path and needs no prior reading. From there, Sagamap's map shows exactly what comes next.
What is the recommended reading order for The Witcher?
Our recommended order is: The Last Wish → Sword of Destiny → Blood of Elves → Time of Contempt → Baptism of Fire → The Tower of Swallows → The Lady of the Lake → Season of Storms. Both story collections first — the saga assumes you know them — then the five novels straight through. Season of Storms is a standalone side adventure: we slot it last, but it works any time after The Last Wish.
Do I have to read The Witcher in order?
Not strictly — but some books build on others. Sagamap marks "read-before" links on the map and keeps every spoiler hidden until you've passed it, so you can wander safely.
Publication order or chronological order?
Most readers use publication order, which is how the story was revealed. Toggle reading orders on the map and your progress carries across.