
You won't find anything better until you head into Velen and Novigrad. These two swords boast higher stats across the board than most weapons you'll be able to find this early on, and they also both provide a decent chance to poison enemies with each hit. Just head to the Cemetery to the north of the Mill signpost for the silver blueprint, and the Castle Ruins to the west of the Ransacked Village signpost for the steel blueprint. The very best starter swords on offer, and the first gear set that you will actually be able to unlock, the Viper swords can be very quickly found and crafted without ever leaving White Orchard. So as well as listing the most potent blades Geralt can ever hope to equip during his odyssey, I've also laid out one or two early-game options for those who are wondering how best to step up their swordplay.

Even if you manage to find or craft it, you'll be nowhere near the level required to wield it. A quick word before we jump right into our The Witcher 3 best swords list: because of how weapons and gear in The Witcher 3 works, you can't just go after the very best sword in the game from day one.
