A crossbow without specialized ammunition is unimpressive, even in the hands of a witcher. The basic ammunition you have, while unlimited, is only useful as a distraction at best, particularly as you get further into the adventure. Once you add some special bolts onto a crossbow that is within your level range, enemies running at you from afar will be nearly dead before they can get close. Or in pieces from your explosive bolts.
Crossbow bolts can be looted from caches around the world, purchased from vendors, or you can personally craft them if you have the diagrams and materials.
CROSSBOW BOLTS
| NAME | DESC. | $ | Kg | QUALITY | RATING | RARITY | SPLIT COUNT | ARMOR REDUCE | ARMOR REDUCE % | BLUDEON DAM | PIERCE DAM | SILVER DAM | FIRE DAM | BUFF CHANCE | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodkin Bolt | Standard crossbow bolt. | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 18 | MASTER | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Harpoon Bolt | Standard crossbow bolt. | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 820 | MAGIC | — | — | — | — | 10 | 400 | — | — | — |
| Tracking Bolt | Target-seeking bolt. | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 152 | MASTER | — | 100 | 100% | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | 120 |
| Bait Bolt | Bolt with bait | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 32 | MASTER | — | 100 | 100% | — | 6 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Blunt Bolt | Blunt crossbow bolt | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 42 | MASTER | — | — | — | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | 10 |
| Broadhead Bolt | Broadhead bolt | 5 | 0.1 | 2 | 47 | MASTER | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | 15 |
| Target Point Bolt | Pierces armor. | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 80.7 | MAGIC | — | 7 | 50% | — | 20 | 20 | — | — | — |
| Split Bolt | Turn into multiple projectiles when loosed. | 20 | 0.1 | 3 | 40 | MAGIC | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Explosive Bolt | Exploding bolt | 50 | 0.1 | 3 | 72 | MAGIC | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 12 | 25% | — |
| Blunt Bolt Legendary | Blunt crossbow bolt. | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 50 | RELIC | — | — | — | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | 10 |
| Broadhead Bolt Legendary | Crossbow bolt which applies the bleeding effect on impact.. | 5 | 0.2 | 2 | 63 | RELIC | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | 15 |
| Target Point Bolt Legendary | Pierces armor. | 10 | 0.25 | 2 | 49.5 | RELIC | — | 15 | 60% | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | — |
| Split Bolt Legendary | Turn into multiple projectiles when loosed. | 20 | 0.3 | 4 | 56 | RELIC | 3 | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
| Explosive Bolt Legendary | Crossbow bolt which detonates on impact. | 50 | 0.4 | 4 | 110 | RELIC | — | — | — | — | 20 | 15 | 20 | 30% | — |