Golyat is a name for the giant that the witcher Geralt of Rivia, along with Milton de Peyrac-Peyran, Palmerin de Launfal, and Guillaume de Launfal met as they were entering Toussaint. He had the strength to pick up and throw a horse with only a single hand. He used the millstone of a destroyed windmill as a huge club.
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What is the legend behind Golyat's transformation into a giant?
Golyat, as per legend, was a knight who breached his vows and was penalized by the Lady of the Lake. His punishment was a transformation into a giant, causing him to retreat to the mountains. He only ventured into populated regions when driven by hunger. Known for consuming shepherds and sheep, his fearsome reputation was used to scare children.
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Who were the companions of Geralt of Rivia when they encountered Golyat?
Geralt of Rivia, along with Milton de Peyrac-Peyran, Palmerin de Launfal, and Guillaume de Launfal, encountered Golyat in Toussaint. Golyat, a giant, demonstrated his strength by lifting a horse with one hand and wielding a millstone as a club.
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What weapon does Golyat use in his battles?
In the Witcher universe, the giant Golyat employs simple tools and any available item as a weapon, thanks to his significant strength. During his confrontation with Geralt, he uses a millstone, transforming it into a formidable weapon, delivering crushing blows.
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How did Golyat violate his knightly vows?
Golyat, once a knight, breached his knightly vows due to his overwhelming pride. As punishment, the Lady of the Lake transformed him into a giant with beast-like features. Banished to Mount Gorgon, Golyat lived in solitude and torment, descending to populated areas only when hunger compelled him. His terrifying presence, marked by devouring shepherds and sheep, made him a figure of fear used to scare children.
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What is the significance of the Lady of the Lake in Golyat's story?
In Golyat's tale, the Lady of the Lake plays a pivotal role. Golyat, once a knight, violated his vows and was punished by the Lady of the Lake by being turned into a giant. He retreated to the mountains, only venturing into populated lowlands when driven by hunger.
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Bestiary entry[]
- According to legend, Golyat had once been a knight who violated his vows, for which he was punished by the Lady of the Lake. Transformed into a giant, he fled into the mountains and would only descend into the inhabited lowlands when hunger forced him to it. There's no knowing how much truth lies in that legend, yet it is incontrovertible fact that this dangerous giant gobbled up shepherds and sheep alike, and was so widely feared, governesses used him to scare children into eating their vegetables.
- Though he came across as a wild, unthinking beast, Golyat used simple tools and any item could turn into a deadly weapon in his powerful hands. When fighting Geralt, Golyat wielded a millstone, making his every blow truly crushing. Luckily, Geralt already had some experience slaying giants and made quick work of Golyat as well, with the much appreciated help of three knights - Milton de Peyrac Peyran, Palmerin de Launfal and Guillaume de Launfal.
Legend of Knight and The Lady[]
- There were many brave and true knights in the service of the old duke, but the greatest of them all was Luis Alberni. His crest showed a red field with a golden star, each of whose five points stood for one of the chivalric virtues.
- Yet fame and glory went to Alberni's head. Years passed and he began to think himself the most perfect of all knights. In the end, he came to think he was virtue incarnate and there was no one in the world who preceded him in this regard, something even the Lady of the Lake must recognize. Alberni thus set off to see her and have her pay him homage in honor of his excellency.
- Yet as Alberni approached the Lady's home, his body and equipment began to change. The slender knight grew more and more corpulent, until his horse could finally no longer bear him. His sword first became wooden, then turned into a mace, and his shining armor became dull and turned to ash. All he had left was his helmet, which turned into a wooden cage.
- Alberni stood on the shore of the lake, wishing to speak, yet all that came from his lips was a wild cry. The knight peered at his reflection in the lake's waters and understood he had become a giant. The Lady of the Lake then emerged and said: You abandoned the chivalric virtues long ago. Of all your sins, the greatest was pride. It has changed your sword into a mace, deprived you of armor and made your flesh into that of a beast. From now on you shall be known as Golyat. Go to Mount Gorgon, where you shall live in this form far from the eyes of men, accompanied by the painful memory of your lost glory, until the day death mercifully frees you from your torment.
Combat tactics[]
Shooting a crossbow bolt in his eye will kill him instantly, though it needs to be quite precise. The Lightning Reflexes ability allows you to slow time up to 45% while aiming the crossbow, depending on level, and the Trick Shot ability gives you one more shot before reloading. Finally Northern Wind can allow you to freeze Golyat in place, all making it easier to hit his eye. If using the auto-shoot button immediately after Golyat does an overhead slam with his club, you can shoot him without aiming in.
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Trivia[]
- Name of this giant is reference to biblical legend of David and Goliath and there is even an achievement David and Golyat that is earned by shooting the giant in the eye with Geralt's crossbow. Pulling off the feat instantly kills Golyat regardless of how much HP he has prior to the shot, lucky players might be able to pull it off without aiming at the giant's eye manually.
- This fight may be an homage to the Spanish novel, Don Quixote, as in the book the titular character fights against windmills, thinking that they are giants.
Gallery[]
Geralt and Golyat on promo screenshot
Cinematic Shots
Cinematic shot
Gwent card art
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