The Witcher 3 Weapon Crafting Diagram Locations

To craft and upgrade the swords in The Witcher 3, you need their weapon diagrams and this guide will give you the locations for all of them.

To keep up with various challenges The Witcher 3 throws at you, you need to upgrade your weapons at the correct time. Alternatively, you can also go the route of finding new and better swords. If you do decide to upgrade your current weapons in The Witcher 3, you will need their crafting diagrams which can be quite a challenge to find.

Once you have the correct weapon crafting diagram, you need an appropriate rank blacksmith and crafting resources. Take the weapon diagram and resources to the blacksmith, and they will be more than happy to upgrade your swords in The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.

Below, we have given the crafting diagram locations for all the steel and silver swords in The Witcher 3 and crossbows and bolts, so you are always well-equipped with the best weapons for your monster-hunting adventures.

Silver swords locations

NameDamageBonusesIngredientsDiagram Location and Requirements
Gven’nel2253x Silver Ingot, 1x Leather StrapRequires Amateur Craftsman to craft and level 13 to use. The crafting diagram is sold by Blacksmith to the South-west of Hierach Square in Novigrad
Serpentine Silver Sword125It gets you +20% XP bonus from monsters2x Silver Ingots, 1x Venom Extract, 1x Emerald Dust, 1x Leather StrapsThe sword diagram is located in White Orchard Graveyard and can be used at level 1. A journeyman blacksmith is required to craft this.
Griffin Silver Sword180It gets you +20% XP bonus from monsters and +5% to Sign Intensity1x Leather Scraps, 1x Fifth Essence, 1x Monster Brain, 3x Silver Ingot  The diagram can be found in the hidden treasure located in the north of Lornruk and to use it you must be at level 11.
Ursine Silver Sword Enhanced320Like others, it gets you +20% XP bonus from Monsters, +2% adrenaline gain1x Ursine School Silver Sword, 2x Meteorite Silver Ingot, 2x Leather Scraps, 1x Nigredo, 1x Monster SalivaThis diagram can be located in the basement of Kaer Gelen and can be used once you are level 25 however a journeyman blacksmith is also required to craft it.
Master Crafted Silver Sword250Unfortunately, it offers no bonuses.2x Leather Straps And, 3x Silver IngotThis diagram can be purchased by a blacksmith in Lindenvale and then can be used once you are at level 16.
Eirlithrad275This has no bonuses1x Leather Straps And, 3x Silver Ingots.To get this you need to head towards Bandit Camp. However, it can only be used once you are at level 18.
Weeper410It gets you +20% XP bonus from monsters1x Monster Brain, 1x Monster Claw, 3x Monster Blood, 1x Cured Draconid LeatherIt is found in the treasure guarded in the southwest of Freya’s Garden
Feline Silver Sword410Aard sign intensity increased by +15% and you can also get +20% XP bonus from monsters1x Feline School Silver, Sword Superior,2x Leather,2x Dimerituim Ingot,1x Ruby Flawless,1x Monster DustThis sword is most likely to be found at Monster Den which is located in the east of Harviken and requires players to be at level 34 at least if they want to use it.
Steiger465It gives an additional 75% critical damage.1x Leather,2x Meteorite Silver Ingot,3x Monster BloodThis can be purchased from a blacksmith in Arin Bjorn however can only be used once at level 37.
Harpy475It has a +10% chance to make the enemy bleed.1x Leather Scraps,2x Dimeritium Ingot,1x Ruby,2x Monster SalivaPlayers can get this from the Sunken chest-guarded treasure of Coast of wrecks. To use this amazing sword players first need to reach level 37.
Disglair215nil1x Leather Straps and 3x Silver IngotThis needs an amateur Blacksmith to craft it and can only be used after level 12. Players can find its diagram downstairs in the hut next to the windmill in White Orchard
Tor’haerne325It offers +50% Critical Damage.1x Leather Scraps, 2x Meteorite Silver Ingot, And 2x Monster BloodThis requires a Journeyman Blacksmith to craft it and can be used once players have reached level 23. Players can find its diagram in Guarded Treasure on the west of the Coast of Wrecks signpost.
Torlunn325Critical hit chance increased by 10%2x Leather Scraps, 2x Meteorite Silver Ingot, And 1x Monster BloodThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 23. Its diagram can be purchased from Scoia’tael merchant in an unmarked camp.
The Tamer335Critical Damage +75%1x Cured Leather, 2x Meteorite Silver Ingot, And 3x Monster BloodThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 24. Players have to purchase its diagram from the blacksmith in Fyresdal.
The Digger355Critical Damage +25%1x Leather Scraps, 2x Meteorite Silver Ingot, 1x Monster BloodThis requires a master blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 26. This can be purchased from a blacksmith in Fyresdal.

Steel swords crafting diagram locations

NameDamageBonusesIngredientsDiagram Location and Requirements
Dorian Sword45Nil2x Iron Ingot and 2x Leather StrapsPlayers can get this in random loot as they progress through the game.
Temirian Poniard35Nil2X Iron Ingot and 1x Leather Straps.This sword can also be found in random loot and has no requirements for its use.
Koviri Cutlass30Nil2X Iron Ingot And 1x Leather Straps.This sword can also be found in random loot and has no requirements for its use.
Velen Long Sword38Nil2X Iron Ingot And 1x Leather Straps.This sword can also be found in random loot and has no requirements for its use.
Serpentine Steel Sword55It gets you a +5% XP bonus no matter what kind of creature the enemy is.1x Leather Straps, 1x Venom Extract, 1x Emerald Dust, 2x Iron Ingot  This can be found in Bandit Camp southwest of Ransacked Village And can be used after level 2.
Novigrad Long Sword67nil1x Leather Scraps And 3x Iron IngotPlayers can get this in random loot as they progress through the game. The minimum level required to use this sword is 5.
Skellige Longsword75This gives +75% crit damage.1x Cured Leather, 3x Iron Ingot, and 3x Monster BloodThis can be purchased from a blacksmith in Lindenvale and then can be used as soon as you reach level 6.
Maribor Sword150Nil2x Leather Straps, 2x Steel IngotCan be found in random loot but players can only use it once they reach level 15.
Feline Steel Sword153Bleed Chance +5%, Bonus XP from humans and nonhumans: +5%1x Leather Straps, 4x Iron Ingot, 1x Ruby Dust And 1x Monster SalivaThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 17. Players can get its diagram from Drahim Castle
Ursine Steel Sword161Adrenaline Point gain +5%, Bonus XP from humans and nonhumans: +5%2x Leather Straps, 2x Steel Ingot, 1x Monster Essence, 1x Monster TongueThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 20. Players can get its diagram from the Cave inside the Ruined Inn.
Arbitrator170Crit Damage +50%Dismember Chance +10%Stagger Chance +10%1x Leather Scraps, 2x Steel Ingot, 1x Amethyst, 2x Monster Blood And 1x Monster ClawThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 17. You can get its diagram from the Novigrad Sewers Monster Nest located west of Benek Guarded Treasure north of Seven Cats Inn.
Bremervoord Blade195nil2x Leather Straps, 2x Steel IngotThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 21. Its diagram can be found in the hidden treasure northwest of Ursten.
Scoia’tel Sword245Crit Chance +10%2x Leather Straps, 2x Dark Steel Ingot And 1x SilkThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 27. You can find its diagram at the Bandit Camp north of Lurtch.
Witch Hunter’s Sword276nil2x Leather Straps, 2x Dark Steel IngotThis requires a journeyman blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 31. Players can purchase its diagram from a Blacksmith in Blandare.
Beann’shie390It offers +10 Frost Damage and also +50 Armor Piercing.1x Monster Feather, 2x Dimeritium Ingot, 1x Monster Bone, 1x Monster Brain And 1x SapphireThis requires a master blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 44. Players can find its diagram at the Ancient Crypt northeast of Kaer Trolde.
Dwarven Blade390Crit Damage +75%1x Cured Leather, 2x Dimeritium Ingot, And 2x Monster BloodThis requires a master blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 45.
Black Unicorn400Increases bleed chances by 10%.1x Leather Scraps, 2x Dimeritium Ingot, 2x Ruby Dust, 1x Monster Saliva, And 2x Sapphire DustThis requires a master blacksmith to craft it and can be used at level 45. Players can find its diagram at Signal Tower in Kaer Morhen

Crossbows and bolts locations

NameStatsIngredientsDiagram Location and Requirements
Blunt Crossbow boltIt has +8 Silver Damage, +8 Bludgeoning Damage, and an effective duration of 10 seconds.2x Feather,1x Iron Ore, 2x Fiber, and 1x Silver OreThis bolt can be purchased from a blacksmith in Blackbough and can be used from the very beginning of the game when you are at level 1. However, an amateur blacksmith is required to craft this item.
Exploding boltIt has +12% silver damage, +12 fire damage, +12 piercings damage, and 0 duration effect1x Monster Feather, 1x Iron Ore, 2x Hardened Timber, 1x Silver Ore, 1x Zerrikanian PowderExploding bolts can be used after level 19. Once you are ready to use it you can get this from the Isolated Shack signpost in Velen.
Precision boltIt has +20% Silver damage with +20% piercing damage and 7 armor piercing.4x Feather, 1x Iron Ore, 2x Timber and 1x Silver OreRandom loot item and can be used once at level 4.
Feline CrossbowAttack Power: +225% Adrenaline Point Gain: +1% Armor Piercing: +10 Crit Hit Chance: +2% It gets you +15% XP from Monsters.2x Hardened Timber, 1x Monster Bone, 1x Monster Hair, 1x Wax and 1x Dark Iron OrePlayers can find this at the sunken ship located in Novigrad. However, can only be used are at level 29.
Ursine CrossbowCritical damage is +5% Attack Power is +210%2x Hardened Timber, 1x Monster Hair, 1x Wax, 1x Monster Bone, and 1x Dark Iron OrePlayers can find this in a cave just south of the Old Watchtower. Requires level 29 to use.
Tracking boltIt has +5% Silver Damage with +6% Piercing Damage and Armor Piercing of +100.1x Monster Feather, 3x Hardened Timber, 1x Iron Ore, and 1x Silver OreThis can be purchased from a Blacksmith in Novigrad and requires an amateur craftsman to craft it. Other than this it has no such level requirements.
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