The Best Weapons in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Best Weapons Overall

The best weapons in The Witcher 3 are usually strong Witcher swords, powerful relic swords, and late-game Blood and Wine weapons.

For most players, the best setup is a strong steel sword for humans and beasts, plus a strong silver sword for monsters. You should also match your weapons to your build. Fast attack builds want critical damage and bleed, while sign or hybrid builds may prefer swords that boost signs.

Best Silver Sword

Aerondight is one of the best silver swords in the game. It is especially strong because it can grow more powerful as you use it well in combat.

You can get Aerondight in the Blood and Wine expansion by completing the quest There Can Be Only One. It is a late-game weapon, but it is worth getting if you want one of the strongest monster-killing swords.

Best Steel Sword

Toussaint Knight’s Steel Sword is one of the best steel swords for fighting humans and normal enemies. It has strong critical hit bonuses, armor piercing, and useful extra effects.

This sword is best for players who rely on sword damage, especially fast attacks and critical hits. If you are in Blood and Wine and want a powerful steel sword, this is one of the top choices to look for.

Best Witcher Gear Weapons

Witcher gear swords are great because they match specific playstyles. Cat School swords are good for fast attack builds, Griffin swords work well with sign builds, and Bear School swords fit heavier, tankier builds.

Wolven swords are a good balanced option if you like using both sword attacks and signs. If you are not sure what to use, upgrading Witcher gear is usually a safe choice because it stays useful for a long time.

Best Early and Mid-Game Weapons

Early in the game, do not worry too much about finding the perfect sword. Use the strongest weapon close to your level and replace it when you find something better.

Witcher school swords are some of the best weapons to chase as you progress. The Viper swords are useful early, while Griffin, Cat, Bear, and Wolven swords become better as you unlock and upgrade their diagrams.

How to Choose the Best Weapon

Do not only look at raw damage. Bonuses like critical hit chance, critical damage, bleeding, armor piercing, sign intensity, and rune slots can make a weapon much stronger.

Also, make sure the weapon matches your level. A lower-level sword with good bonuses can be useful, but eventually you will need higher-level gear to keep your damage strong.