The most effective crossbows in the game are crafted, and by the endgame you want to have powerful bolts on hand to help soften up grave threats, particularly during some of the more dangerous witcher contracts.
CRAFTED RANGED - Smith
| $ | Kg | DIAGRAM NAME | LEVEL | COST | # | ITEM 1 | # | ITEM 2 | # | ITEM 3 | # | ITEM 4 | # | ITEM 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSBOW | ||||||||||||||
| 14 | 0.1 | Diagram: Feline crossbow | Master | 68 | 3 | Hardened timber | 2 | String | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | 0.1 | Diagram: Ursine crossbow | Master | 68 | 3 | Hardened timber | 2 | String | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| BOLTS | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | 0.1 | Diagram: Bodkin bolt | Journeyman | 39 | 2 | Fiber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 2 | Feather | — | — |
| 8 | 0.1 | Diagram: Blunt crossbow bolt | Journeyman | 39 | 2 | Fiber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 2 | Feather | — | — |
| 11 | 0.1 | Diagram: Broadhead bolt | Journeyman | 57 | 2 | Fiber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 3 | Feather | 1 | Monstrous saliva |
| 9 | 0.1 | Diagram: Precision bolt | Journeyman | 47 | 2 | Timber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 4 | Feather | — | — |
| 9 | 0.1 | Diagram: Split bolt | Journeyman | 47 | 2 | Timber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 4 | Feather | — | — |
| 27 | 0.1 | Diagram: Exploding bolt | Journeyman | 134 | 2 | Hardened timber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 1 | Monstrous feather | 1 | Blasting powder |
| 12 | 0.1 | Diagram: Bait bolt | Journeyman | 62 | 2 | Hardened timber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 1 | Monstrous feather | — | — |
| 14 | 0.1 | Diagram: Tracking bolt | Journeyman | 72 | 3 | Hardened timber | 1 | Iron ore | 1 | Silver ore | 1 | Monstrous feather | — | — |