Witcher 3 Best Steel Swords: Top 10 Swords Locations

Best Witcher 3 steel swords with location, so you know how to get them, alongside components.

The Witcher 3 uses many weapons ranging from steel to silver swords and crossbows, and my best steel swords guide entails the top 10 steel swords in the game.

Witcher 3 All Steel Swords Comparison

Steel Swords in The Witcher 3 are for armored foes and humanoid monsters. In my opinion, the best steel swords are:

RankSwordsRarityRequired LevelWeightDamageEffects
1Toussaint Knight’s Steel sword Relic48.02.46745-911300% Armor Piercing, 100% Crit Hit Damage bonus
2Hjalmar’s Steel swordRelic21.02.16734-9382-15% Crit Hit Damage bonus
3Tor Lara Relic43.02.73338-41415-20% Aard Sign Intensity, 5-15% Quen Sign Intensity
4The Glory of the NorthRelic40.02.31320-4003-10% Igni Sign Intensity, 6% Chance to cause burning
5Caroline Relic38.03.13304-37210-20% Crit Hit Chance, 10-15% Axii Sign Intensity
6Ultimatum Relic38.02.43302-3705-10% Igni Sign Intensity
7Lune Relic38.03.21306-3745-8% Aard Sign Intensity, 4% Chance to Freeze
8Mourner Relic41.02.51327-3991-20 Armor Piercing, 5-22% Crit Hit Damage bonus
9Dancer Relic41.03.53328-4005-11% Crit Hit Chance, 7% Chance to cause bleeding
10Wolf Relic40.01.96319-38920-100 Armor Piercing, 4% Chance to cause bleeding

Best Witcher 3 Steel Swords

Lore-wise, the steel sword is mistaken for a witcher’s primary weapon, but in reality, it is just used to hunt down armored foes, which usually have metal on their bodies. However, the silver sword is often used for hunting down monsters as they do not have armor as soldiers do.

Toussaint Knight’s Steel sword (Crafted)

Toussaint Knight's blade
Toussaint Knight’s steel sword
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 745-911 2.46 48
  • +300 Armor Piercing
  • +100% Critical Hit damage bonus
  • +20% Critical hit Chance
  • +15% Chance to cause burning

The Toussaint Knight’s steel sword is, without a doubt, the best steel sword in Witcher 3. It is easily the best of the best, having +300 armor-piercing, absolutely decimating foes it encounters in its way.

This sword deals 745-911 damage, which is insane. If this is not enough for you, then the Toussaint Knight sword also deals +100% critical damage, has a +30% Quen sign intensity bonus, +20% chance to deal a critical blow, and last but not least, a +15% chance to cause burning. This sword is an absolute beast.

Hjalmar’s Steel sword (Relic)

best weapon Hjalmar's steel sword
Hjalmar’s steel sword
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 734-938 2.16 21 +2 – 15% Critical hit Damage Bonus

Hjalmar’s steel sword can sometimes also rival the Toussaint Knight’s sword. It deals 734-898 damage, has a +45-200% critical hit damage bonus, and gives an additional +2-3% experience from killing humans and non-humans. This sword is completely on another level due to its extremely high damage.

Tor Lara (Relic)

Tor lara sword
Tor Lara Witcher 3 sword
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 338-414 2.73 43
  • +15 – 20% Aard Sign Intensity
  • +5 – 15% Quen Sign intensity
  • +12% Chance to cause Burning
  • +2 – 3% Chance for instant kill

The Tor Lara sword deals 338-414 damage, which is enormous. The best thing about this weapon is the +140 vitality it provides, so players don’t have to worry too much about health and keep tanking the enemy. It also increases Aard sign intensity by +19, a 12% chance to cause burning, and a 3% chance to instantly kill. Keep in mind, the minimum level to wield Tor Lara Sword is level 43. The Tor Lara sword costs 1211 gold.

The Glory of the North (Relic)

Glory of the north steel sword witcher 3
Glory of the North
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 320-400 2.31 40
  • +3 – 10% Igni Sign Intensity
  • +6% Chance to cause burning

The Glory of the North sword deals around 320-400. This is partly the reason why it is so high on this list. Its other abilities include a +8% chance to increase Igni intensity and a +6 % chance to cause burning. They are not really super effective, but their damage output earns it this spot.

This weapon also grants three additional empty sockets. Its minimum level for wielding is level 40. The Glory of the North steel sword costs 899 gold.

Caroline (Relic)

Witcher 3 Caroline Steel Sword
Caroline Steel Sword Witcher 3
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 304-372 3.13 38
  • +8 – 10% Quen Sign Intesinty
  • +10 – 15% Axii Sign Intensity
  • +10 – 20% Critical hit Chance
  • +10% Chance to cause Bleeding

The Caroline sword deals 304-372 damage. Besides the damage it deals with, the sword also has some tanky and offensive feats. It boosts vitality by +84, increases the chance to increase Axii sign intensity by +11%, and has a +12% chance to deal a critical blow on top of that. Moreover, it also has a +10% chance of causing bleeding. The minimum level to wield this weapon is 38. The Caroline sword costs 1128 gold.

Ultimatum (Relic)

witcher 3 Ultimatum steel sword
Ultimatum steel sword is one of the best in-game swords
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 302-270 2.43 38 +5 – 10% Igni Sign Intensity

The Ultimatum sword has one of the best Witcher 3 steel sword designs. Not only that, but it also deals 302-370 damage; it has a little bit of everything, i.e., +7% Igni sign intensity, +10% critical hit damage bonus, +3% critical hit chance, and +8% chance to stagger opponents.

It does cost 728 gold, which is relatively cheaper than the swords mentioned above also while keeping quality. The Ultimatum sword also has a very low minimum wielding requirement of level 38.

Lune (Relic)

Lune steel sword witcher 3
Lune Steel sword
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 306-374 3.21 38
  • +5 – 8% Aard Sign Intensity
  • +4% Chance to freeze

The Lune steel sword, apart from its fancy and delicate design, deals 306-374 damage. It has a 6% chance to increase Aard sign intensity and a 4% chance to freeze its opponents. Its minimum wielding requirement is level 38, which is great considering the damage it deals. It costs only 1086 gold.

Mourner (Relic)

Mourner steel sword witcher 3
Mourner steel sword
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 327-399 2.51 41
  • +1 – 20 Armor Piercing
  • +4 – 10% Yrden Sign Intensity
  • +5 – 22% Critical hit Damage bonus
  • +1 – 2% Bonus experience from humans and nonhumans

The Mourner packs 327-399 damage to enemies. It is very good against armored opponents; this is because it has a +18 armor-piercing bonus. It also has a +20% chance to land a critical hit, which is even better.

Getting a little to its monster-hunting side, the sword has a +9% chance to increase Yrden sign intensity. This sword can also be great for leveling up because it grants an additional +2% EXP from killing humans or non-humans. The sword only costs 692 gold, has a minimum level requirement of 41, and is also considered as one of the best in-game swords.

Dancer (Relic)

Witcher 3 best steel sword Dancer
Witcher 3 best steel sword Dancer
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 328-400 3.53 41
  • +5 – 11% Critical hit Chance
  • +7% Chance to cause bleeding
  • +1 – 2% Bonus experience from humans and nonhumans

Despite its delicate design, the Dancer sword does not lag behind in damage at all. It deals 328-400 Damage. It’s a +10% chance to land a critical hit and a +7% chance to cause bleeding to go by beautifully. Like the Mourner, this sword also has the same +2% EXP boost, making it great for increasing your level. It costs 1384 and Requires 41 levels, both of which are a little ok, but they are worth the feats this sword provides.

Wolf (Relic)

Wolf steel blade
Wolf steel sword
Tier Damage Weight Required Level Effects
Relic 319-389 1.96 40
  • +20 – 100 Armor Piercing
  • +4% Chance to cause Bleeding
  • +2 – 5% Bonus gold

The Wolf sword lives up to its name, having a +62 armor-piercing and +4% chance to cause bleeding. Both are great for hunting humans and non-humans alike. The wolf sword also deals 319-389 damage. It has a unique feat of +4% gold earned hunting down foes. The sword has a minimum wielding level of 40 and costs 819 gold.

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This is everything you need to know about Witcher 3’s best steel swords. Which sword has been your go-to weapon in the game? Let me know more about it in the comment section down below.

Witcher 3 Steel Swords FAQs

What are the best runestones for steel swords in Witcher 3

Chernobog Runestone gives a buff to all stats like vitality and damage.

Where to find the best Toussaint knight’s steel sword in Witcher 3?

A chest located in Artach Palace ruins’ top floor contains the diagram

Which is the best steel sword in Witcher 3?

Toussaint Knight steel sword is the best steel sword in Witcher 3 (Crafted)

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