We share with you the best witcher blades in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, including DLC.
In the third Witcher, more than 200 swords of various types have been collected. They differ in characteristics, appearance and purpose. You won't be able to beat the game with just one weapon. Each blade is designed for a different level of the player and different combat situations.
Why is it impossible to single out the best sword of all time in The Witcher 3 or just build a TOP? The fact is that each player builds his own tactics of ing. Depending on this, the requirements for weapons also change. So we bring you all the best swords in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, along with their key stats and how to get them!
The best steel swords
Steel swords are weapons that the witcher uses to fight humans and ordinary animals, that is, all non-magical creatures. Best suited for dealing with bandits.
Sword from Hen Hydt
Features: the blade is part of the vampire armor. If you collect three items from this set, then Geralt will gain the ability to restore his health after killing an enemy with this sword. The blade had previously belonged to the Hidden One. Requires level 80 to use.
How to get: it is necessary to complete the task "Between the Worlds", during which the witcher will search the Khen Gait complex and find this weapon there. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 613-749 health |
| armor penetration | +150 |
| Crit Damage | + 75 % |
| Crit Chance | + 15 % |
| Chance of bleeding | + 15 % |
| Stun Chance | + 15 % |
Vitis sword
Features: First of all, the unusual appearance of the blade attracts. It looks luxurious, the blade is decorated with different symbols. The sword was created for those who prefer to play through witcher signs. Requires level 45 to use.
How to get: wandering through the Land of a Thousand Tales, the world-illusion of the magician Arturius Vigo, the witcher will meet a wandering light. Following him closer to Dolgowlaska's Tower, Geralt will find this weapon. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 361-441 health |
| The power of the Aard sign | + 20 % |
| The power of the sign Igni | + 20 % |
| The Power of the Sign of Quen | + 20 % |
| The Power of the Mark of Yrden | + 20 % |
| The power of the sign Axia | + 20 % |
Sword Magnificent Karabela "Iris"
Features: earlier the blade belonged to the famous Olgerd von Everek. It looks like a big curved saber. The previous owner named her "Iris" in honor of his wife. This is a relic of the von Everek family. The sword is copied from the pre-existing Polish sabers Karabel. Has no additional stats other than one key ability. Requires level 37 to use.
How to get: it is necessary to save his past owner from the master of mirrors. As a sign of gratitude, Olgerd will give the Witcher his family sword. Must have purchased the Hearts of Stone DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 327-399 health |
| During the battle, the sword will be filled with energy. When the scale is completely filled, the accumulated energy can be directed along with a crushing attack. It will inflict colossal damage, but at the same time it will take away part of the health of the one who attacks. | |
Sword of the Toussaint Knight
Features: the largest percentage of increased critical damage (from blades that can be obtained without cheats). The sword also became the champion in ignoring armor and in damage among steel swords. There are two versions of this sword: one is being created, the other is in travels in Toussaint. This is exactly the version that needs to be crafted. Requires level 48 to use.
How to get: the only way to get hold of this sword is to create it yourself. The blueprint can be obtained from any Toussaint Chest with some chance. In order for this crafting recipe to drop, you must first find three weaker steel swords. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 385-471 health |
| The Power of the Sign of Quen | + 30 % |
| Crit Damage | + 100 % |
| Crit Chance | + 20 % |
| Chance to set target on fire | + 15 % |
Belhaven Sword
Features: increases the damage of critical hits and helps to strengthen the sign of Aard. It is considered one of the most beautiful blades in the game. The sword has a head, which is most often found on the weapons of the School of the Snake. Requires level 45 to use.
How to get: made by a blacksmith according to a special drawing. This recipe can only be found in one chest in south Toussaint. The Witcher will arrive at this place in the process of completing the quest "Waiting for Go and Do". Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 364-444 health |
| The power of the Aard sign | + 100 % |
| Crit Damage | + 100 % |
| Crit Chance | + 15 % |
| Poison Chance | + 15 % |
| Bonus experience for killing blow | + 5 % |
Best Silver Swords
Silver swords in the Witcher universe have a special purpose. They are designed specifically to destroy monsters, monsters and other magical creatures. This weapon is only used by Witchers.
Sword of Arondite
Features: the blade was taken from the great Excalibur owned by King Arthur. It has only two key features, while it does not have stat-enhancing traits. In addition, only this blade has an ever-increasing base damage. The sword is present in all parts of the saga. Requires level 80 to use.
How to get: weapons cannot be forged. It is received as a gift from the Lady of the Lake for the fact that Geralt helped her during the quest "Ways of Destiny". Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 560-640 health (constantly increasing) |
| With each strike, the sword creates magical charges that increase the damage of this weapon by 10%. These charges are spent when Geralt takes damage, or simply over time. If the blade is fully charged, then its damage will always be critical. | |
| If you kill an enemy with a charged sword, it will instantly discharge. However, doing so will permanently increase his damage. | |
Sword Cantata
Features: one of the rarest blades in the game. It has the strongest combat effects in the game at the same time: bleeding and stunning. It is a silver analogue of the steel sword from Hen Hydt. Requires level 80 to use.
How to get: start the quest "Between the Worlds", and during its age in the location of Hen Hydt near the body of the sorcerer Jean, pick up this blade. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 576-704 health |
| armor penetration | +150 |
| Crit Damage | + 75 % |
| Crit Chance | + 15 % |
| Chance of bleeding | + 15 % |
| Stun Chance | + 15 % |
Sword Gesheft (from the Land of Fairy Tales)
Features: a blade that often causes confusion. The fact is that there are two swords with that name in the game. One can be obtained in the Land of Fairy Tales, the other is created according to the drawings. Now we are talking about the first blade. Requires level 45 to use.
How to get: defeat the cloud giant, but don't go to his castle. Follow the wandering white light into the cave, where there will be a sword stuck in the fire (a reference to Dark Souls). Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 627 health units |
| The power of the Aard sign | + 20 % |
| The power of the sign Igni | + 20 % |
| The Power of the Sign of Quen | + 20 % |
| The Power of the Mark of Yrden | + 20 % |
| The power of the sign Axia | + 20 % |
Sword of Sarrim
Features: combines the features of a good magical and conventional weapons. Good for mixed builds. Requires level 35 to use.
How to get: created using a blueprint that drops randomly during Geralt's travels through the Dragon Valley. For example, it can be found in the ruins of Kilkerinn. Must have purchased the Hearts of Stone DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 418-512 health |
| The power of the Aard sign | + 15 % |
| The power of the sign Igni | + 15 % |
| The power of the sign Axia | + 15 % |
| Crit Damage | + 75 % |
| Crit Chance | + 10 % |
Sword Ami
Features: one of the strongest and most balanced blades. Similar to the steel sword of the Toussaint knight. The name of the weapon is translated as "friend" from French. Made in the red style. Requires level 48 to use.
How to get: located during the age of the quest "Monster from Tufo". An alternative option is to complete the task "Storming Dun Tynne". Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC.
| Characterization | Index |
| Damage | 532-650 health |
| armor penetration | +300 |
| The Power of the Quen Sign | + 30 % |
| Crit Damage | + 75 % |
| Crit Chance | + 15 % |
| Chance to unbalance | + 15 % |
The best swords of witcher schools
The best swords of the witcher schools are undoubtedly the Grandmaster swords. This weapon is of the highest quality, with a spectacular appearance and extremely rare.
How to get the swords of the first five schools: get a blueprint during the quest "Witchers of Antiquity: Grandmaster Armor of the Griffin/Cat/Bear/Wolf/Mantikore School" and forge a sword from a grandmaster gunsmith or higher rank.
Griffin School
This witcher school traditionally specializes in the use of signs, which is why their weapons are sharpened for this. In close combat, gryphons prefer accurate and powerful strikes. They never delay the battle with the enemy. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC. Requires level 40 to use.
| Steel | Silver |
| Damage 551-673 health | Damage 742-906 health |
| Sign Power +25% | Sign Power +25% |
| Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +10% | Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +10% |
| Additional experience for a fatal blow to a person + 5% | Additional experience for killing a monster +20% |
| Rune slots - 3 pcs | Rune slots - 3 pcs |
Cat school
A school of witcher art that prefers to rely on agility and speed in combat. Their movements are plastic and precise. They prefer to inflict a lot of blows on the enemy, which later bring the heaviest damage. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC. Requires level 40 to use.
| Steel | Silver |
| Damage 551-673 health | Damage 742-906 health |
| Aard Sign Power +20% | Aard Sign Power +15% |
| Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +15% | Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +15% |
| Additional experience for a fatal blow to a person + 5% | Additional experience for killing a monster +20% |
| Rune slots - 3 pcs | Rune slots - 3 pcs |
Wolf School
A school whose fighting style is based on the use of two two-handed blades - silver and steel at the same time. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC. Requires level 40 to use.
| Steel | Silver |
| Damage 551-673 health | Damage 742-906 health |
| Aard Sign Power +20% | Sign Power +25% |
| Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +15% | Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +10% |
| Additional experience for a fatal blow to a person + 5% | Additional experience for killing a monster +20% |
| Rune slots - 3 pcs | Rune slots - 3 pcs |
Bear School
In battles, bears rely on their strength. They prefer to accumulate adrenaline, which can be directed into one deadly and powerful blow that can cut the enemy in two. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC. Requires level 40 to use.
| Steel | Silver |
| Damage 472-576 health | Damage 742-906 health |
| Adrenaline Gain +25% | Adrenaline Gain +25% |
| Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +5% | Crit Chance and Chance to Chop off a Limb +5% |
| Additional experience for a fatal blow to a person + 5% | Additional experience for killing a monster +5% |
| Rune slots - 3 pcs | Rune slots - 3 pcs |
School of Manticore
of this witcher school often use elixirs because they have increased stamina and high intoxication. Bombs also often appear in their arsenal. Fencing manticores love to deliver powerful and accurate blows. Must have purchased the Blood and Wine DLC. Requires level 40 to use.
| Steel | Silver |
| Damage 335-409 health | Damage 472-576 health |
| Armor Penetration +250 | Armor Penetration +250 |
| Bonus Critical Hit Damage +50% | Bonus Critical Hit Damage +50% |
| Chance of bleeding +10% | Crit Chance and Bonus Experience for Killing a Monster +5% |
| Crit Chance and Bonus XP for Killing a Human +5% | Chance of bleeding +10% |
School of the Serpent
As the main weapon, witchers from the school of the Serpent most often use paired short blades, and not long long swords. They rely on speed and agility in combat. They also perform well in covert battles. Must have purchased the Hearts of Stone DLC. Requires level 29 to use.
How to get steel poisoned sword: forge according to the drawings that are hidden in the treasury next to the counter in the house of Maximilian Borsodi. An alternative way is to complete the Open Sesame quest.
How to get the Silver Poisoned Sword: obtained by the quest "Who sows the wind" in the event that the player decided to help Olgerd. You need to get into the fictional world of O'Dim and go along the road to the house. At the fork, Geralt needs to turn left. The sword will be hidden there.
| Steel (poisoned) | Silver (poisoned) |
| Damage 328-400 health | Damage 463-565 health |
| Aard Sign Power +25% | Crit Chance +10% |
| Critical Strike Damage Bonus +75% | Poison Chance +15% |
| Crit Chance 10% | Additional experience for killing a monster +20% |
| Poison Chance +15% | Aard Sign Power +25% |
| Bonus experience for killing a human or humanoid +5% | Critical Strike Damage Bonus +75% |
If you want to try out these swords and not waste time looking for them, you can use codes for the third Witcher.
Swords of the school of the snake require level 39 instead of 29
My moon blade takes down 859
Hmm, and I have Ami with sharley dropped 51 levels, and 683 maximum damage.
Apparently these indicators on specific swords in the game are not a constant value.
Also, Arondite has the required level of the one at which the sword was taken from the Lady of the Lake.
And, there is also a powerful level 50 “squire steel sword”, with a max. damage 485, and good extra. characteristics. Dropped by the poor silver basilisk in the quest "Balance in Nature" if killed
Damage from the grandmaster sword of the Bear school 472-576
Thank you for writing! Corrected info