Hunting monsters is not a piece of cake even for someone powerful like Geralt of Rivia. One has to come prepared if they do not want to die a painful death at the hands of these magical creatures. This is why the designer of the fantasy drama created armour for Henry Cavill who played the character for three seasons in The Witcher. It was the only chance of protection that the White Wolf could have while facing beasts who could tear apart common folks – limb from limb in seconds.

Now when fans are eagerly waiting for season 3 volume 2 to arrive, one TikTok creator has broken down this outfit our beloved star wore and the details of it.

How real is the armor donned by Henry Cavill in The Witcher? 

The Witcher fans have always kept an eye on the tiniest details of the show, be it characters or their outfits. Just like that, Netflix Geeked shared a video of the fan who decoded the formation of Geralt’s armor. TikTok creator Charlotte Bowyer, who is a student of medieval arts, revealed whether this medieval-inspired costume of the character is a real thing or not.

Since the show is pure fantasy, this question might have come to the audience’s minds if such armors are mere imagination. So giving an answer to that, this young woman stated that Cavill’s studded armor is a mix of medieval and modern, known as brigandine. Then she dwelled on the studs that were a famous part of the suits during Tudor eras that used to hold metal plates to protect the warriors.

The leather used in this costume of the 40-year-old is more flexible and comfortable. Thus, as per her analysis, this armor is the perfect combination of history and fiction. Well, it has to be, considering the actor himself had a hand in redesigning the costume into something that allows him to do action shots.

The former Geralt worked with the costume designer for armor

The Witcher Season 3 saw a massive change in the outlook of the iconic monster slayer. From a battle-ready intricate costume to a mass of leather and studs, he looked quite different. In his interview with Tudum, the former superman revealed that he helped Lucinda Wright design it and they worked hard to create it in a short time.

Henry Cavill said that Geralt had to change his armor but did not get the chance to do it. So when he arrived at his home, Kaer Morhen, in season 2, he found this costume from the dungeons that was from a different era but still comfy.

What do you think about this fusion attire of the White Wolf? Drop your comments below.