The Witcher 3 best crossbow bolts are the exploding ones, which can be accessed by using the console command of additem (‘Explosive Bolt Legendary’). They are more damaging than the above default bolts. Whenever you are fighting the enemy underwater, your crossbow is automatically equipped with the specific type of infinite Harpoon bolts. These bolts are infinite, and can still be used with a crossbow if no other type of bolt is equipped. The crossbows come with default crossbow bolts as a part of the weapon.
Crossbow Bolts:Ĭrossbows in Witcher 3 can be equipped with a variety of bolts, such as: Default Bolts: Once the components are required according to the diagram, visit the craftsman and pay him to build a crossbow. To craft this Crossbow, you need to obtain the following items: Material It is lighter than ursine Crossbow and weighs only 1.68 units. It also has 1% Adrenaline point gain, 2% bonus for a critical shot and 15% bonus for fighting monsters. The attacking power and armor-piercing of the feline are more than any crossbow in the game. This diagram of this weapon can be found around South-west of Novigrad in a shipwreck. It is also a craftable and non-upgradeable Crossbow and is part of the Cat School Gear. The Ursine Crossbow is made from the following components: Material To craft this Crossbow, first, you need to obtain a diagram secondly, you have to acquire the necessary components and finally visit the craftsman with the required level and pay him to make the Crossbow. Other benefits include 1% Adrenaline point gain, 2% bonus whenever a critical shot is taken and 15% bonus experience fighting monsters. It has an attacking power of 210%, and the price is nominal. The diagram can be found in a cave near North-West Island in Skellige. Unlike other weapons by Bear School, it cannot be upgraded. It is a craft-able crossbow in the game and is part of the Bear School Gear. There are a total of 11 Witcher 3 Crossbows which are divided into three tiers in the game, namely:Īmong these, the Witcher crossbows, which include Ursine and Feline, are considered the best. While driving a boat or exploring the world underwater, you cannot use any weapon and spell except for the Crossbow. It might do less damage, but once the flying enemy is on the ground, you can use other powerful attacks to kill them. It can hit enemies where your sword can’t reach. The Crossbow is specifically used to battle against a Griffin and knock them out of the air. When to use Crossbows:Ĭrossbows are used to effectively strike the enemy from a distance they can be used against enemies such as: 1. Otherwise, zoom in by holding down the same button to aim freely.
The bolts should instantly hit its target when locked on to them. Select the Crossbow, and fire it by clicking the mouse button or L1 on consoles.
Operating the Crossbow:Ĭrossbows are selected from the Quick Access Menu (Tab button on a PC and L1 on a controller) from your inventory. If no Bolts are mounted, the Crossbow will use the infinite regular Bolts automatically. They may also be fitted with various types of Bolts. Crossbows are found in the inventory on the Ranged Weapon slot.