Navigating the dangerous roads of The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt requires Geralt of Rivia to carry two distinct blades at all times. While silver blades deal with magical monsters, a dependable steel weapon is essential for overcoming human bandits and non-monstrous beasts. Choosing the ultimate armament for your human encounters can completely change your overall combat efficiency during late-game challenges.
The Undisputed Champion of Toussaint
For most veteran players, the Toussaint Knight Steel Sword stands firmly at the peak of the weapon hierarchy. This incredible relic offers massive armor penetration along with substantial bonuses to critical hit chance and critical hit damage. It also adds a high chance to inflict burning on your targets, making it incredibly versatile against heavily armored human knights.
To obtain this masterpiece, you must explore the lands of the Blood and Wine expansion pack. The crafting diagram is hidden inside a chest located at the top floor of the central tower in the Arthach Ruins fortress. You will need a grandmaster blacksmith to forge the weapon once you gather the rare crafting components.
Unleashing the Supernatural Power of Iris
Another legendary choice that alters standard combat mechanics is the unique saber known as Iris, formerly belonging to Olgierd von Everec. This blade builds up charge during combat, turning red to indicate it is ready to unleash a powerful strike. The fully charged heavy attack bypasses enemy guards entirely at the cost of a small portion of Geralt's health.
Acquiring this dramatic blade requires completing the main storyline of the Hearts of Stone expansion. You must choose to save Olgierd's soul from Gaunter O'Dimm at the conclusion of the final quest line. Olgierd will reward you with his family heirloom as a token of his deep gratitude.
The Vampiric Scaling of the Hen Gaidth Blade
Players who prefer direct health regeneration options often favor the unique relic sword from the Hen Gaidth armor set. This crimson weapon scales alongside your current character level when you first discover it, ensuring high base damage values. When paired with other pieces of the set, defeating enemies restores a significant portion of your vitality.
This weapon is easily missed because it is locked behind a specific choice during the main story in Toussaint. You must choose to seek out the Unseen Elder rather than finding Syanna during the night of long fangs quest. The blade waits inside a dark cavern tunnel alongside the rest of the matching heavy armor pieces.
Crafting the Legendary Witcher School Gear
If you prefer balanced stats and set bonuses, Grandmaster school gear provides exceptional long-term utility. The Grandmaster Feline steel sword is perfect for fast attack configurations due to its high bleed triggers. Meanwhile, the Grandmaster Ursine alternative favors defensive adrenaline-building archetypes that rely on heavy investments in protective alchemy signs.
These diagrams require systematic treasure hunts across the Duchy of Toussaint. Speaking to the grandmaster smith in Beauclair will unlock the starting map markers for each school. Collecting these school armaments grants substantial passive buffs when multiple pieces are equipped simultaneously.
