The Witcher 3 – All Bomb Diagrams
Find out where you can buy all the Bomb Diagrams in The Witcher 3.
Bombs are one of Geralt’s main alchemy tools in The Witcher 3 Remastered, letting you burn, freeze, poison, blind, or otherwise disrupt enemies. They are also required for destroying monster nests found throughout the world. Today we’re going to cover all Bombs, and how to find all Bomb Diagrams in The Witcher 3 Remastered.
All Bombs in The Witcher 3 Remastered
There are eight main bomb types, with Basic, Enhanced, and Superior versions to unlock. Here are all bomb diagram locations, ingredients, and effects in The Witcher 3 Remastered.
| Bomb | Main Effect |
|---|---|
| Dancing Star | Creates a fiery explosion that can cause Burning. Destroys monster nests. |
| Devil’s Puffball | Releases a poisonous gas cloud. |
| Dimeritium Bomb | Blocks magic and certain monster abilities. |
| Dragon’s Dream | Creates a gas cloud that explodes when ignited. |
| Grapeshot | Deals shrapnel and fire damage. Destroys monster nests. |
| Moon Dust | Prevents certain monsters from transforming and regenerating. |
| Northern Wind | Freezes enemies and leaves them vulnerable to additional damage. |
| Samum | Blinds enemies. Destroys monster nests. |
Each bomb can be upgraded from its Basic version to Enhanced and then Superior, giving you 24 bombs in total with 22 recipes to find since you start with two of them unlocked. Upgraded bombs improve the original effect, duration, or damage and require the previous version as one of their crafting ingredients.
You do not need to visit a specific merchant for every diagram. Most bomb diagrams can also appear while exploring, including inside randomized containers and as enemy loot.
Where To Get All Basic Bomb Diagrams
It should be noted that each Bomb can only be made if you find the Diagram that shows you how. The good news is that all eight Diagrams are found in one location. The bad news is that each Bomb has both an Enhanced and Superior variation, and those are not all found in the same location.
To get all eight Diagrams, fast travel to the Herbalist’s Hut Signpost to the northeast of Oxenfurt. If you do not have that Signpost unlocked, fast travel to the Novigrad Gate and head northeast. If you don’t even have that Signpost, go northeast from Oxenfurt and you’ll be on the right track. The exact location of the Herbalist’s Hut is shown in the image above.
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Once you arrive, speak with the Herbalist and buy all eight Diagrams for the basic Bombs you will need on your journey. This includes the Dancing Star, Devil’s Puffball, Dimeritium Bomb, Dragon’s Dream, Grapeshot, Samum, Moon Dust, and Northern Wind. In total, it will cost you about 2,000 Crowns to make the purchase, but the amount of destruction you get for this investment makes it well worth it.
How to Get All Bombs in The Witcher 3 Remastered
Dancing Star
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing Star | 1x Saltpeter 2x Sulfur | • Random diagram locations • Blacksmith in Oxenfurt • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut northeast of Oxenfurt • Harpy Feeding Ground in Velen • Chest on the island north of Sund |
| Enhanced Dancing Star | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Dancing Star 1x Phosphorus 1x Sulfur 1x Sewant Mushrooms 1x Hellebore Petals 1x Nostrix | • Random diagram locations from Level 5+ • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Eternal Fire Priest in Electors’ Square • Canal chest southwest of Hierarch Square • Elven ruins northwest of Byways during Wandering in the Dark • Dragonslayer’s Grotto • Ignis Fatuus’ cave • Toussaint alchemists |
| Superior Dancing Star | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Dancing Star 2x Phosphorus 2x Sulfur 2x Sewant Mushrooms 2x Nostrix 1x Nigredo | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Countess Mignole during Open Sesame! • Chest guarded by a wyvern northwest of Destroyed Bastion • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Dancing Star: 100 damage, 4-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Dancing Star: 100 damage, 7-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Dancing Star: 100 damage, 10-second duration, 4 charges.
One of the most common uses for the Dancing Star is to destroy monster nests, and the valuables that you loot from those nests will pay for all eight of the Diagrams you purchased in a big hurry. When it goes off, the Dancing Star will produce a fiery explosion, meaning it will generally work well against anything susceptible to your Igni Sign.
Devil’s Puffball
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Devil’s Puffball | 1x Saltpeter 2x Sewant Mushrooms | • Random diagram locations • Blacksmith in Oxenfurt • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut northeast of Oxenfurt |
| Enhanced Devil’s Puffball | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Devil’s Puffball 1x Calcium Equum 1x Endrega Heart 1x Sewant Mushrooms 1x Ginatia Petals 1x Green Mold | • Random diagram locations from Level 5+ • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Herbalist in Kaer Trolde • Thaler’s cave • Toussaint alchemists |
| Superior Devil’s Puffball | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Devil’s Puffball 2x Calcium Equum 2x Endrega Heart 2x Sewant Mushrooms 2x Ginatia Petals 1x Rebis | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Devil’s Puffball: 100 damage, 10-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Devil’s Puffball: 100 damage, 30-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Devil’s Puffball: 100 damage, 30-second duration, 4 charges.
The Devil’s Puffball is a Bomb that releases a cloud of poison when it detonates. You can’t use it to take out monster nests, but it is particularly effective against Cursed Ones, such as Berserkers and Werewolves. You may not run into many of these enemies, so you could probably get by keeping a few of these Bombs in your inventory rather than in your pockets and ready to toss.
Dimeritium Bomb
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Dimeritium Bomb | 5x Saltpeter 2x Optima Mater | • Random diagram locations from Level 5+ • Blacksmith in Novigrad’s Fish Market • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut • Elven ruins near Byways • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
| Enhanced Dimeritium Bomb | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Dimeritium Bomb 1x Optima Mater 1x Powdered Pearl 1x Blowball 1x Ginatia Petals 1x Bloodmoss | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Herbalist in Kaer Trolde • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
| Superior Dimeritium Bomb | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Dimeritium Bomb 2x Optima Mater 2x Powdered Pearl 2x Puffball 2x Bloodmoss 1x Nigredo | • Random diagram locations from Level 15+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Dimeritium Bomb: 0 damage, 15-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Dimeritium Bomb: 0 damage, 30-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Dimeritium Bomb: 0 damage, 30-second duration, 4 charges.
The purpose of the Dimeritium Bomb is to block the magic abilities of the monsters you will face in The Witcher 3. You should deploy it when fighting against Elemental enemies, such as Djinns, Earth Elementals, Fire Elementals, and even Gargoyles. This should help even the playing field when you meet them, and you’re going to meet plenty when you hit the Skellige Isles.
Dragon’s Dream
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon’s Dream | 1x Saltpeter 2x Phosphorus | • Random diagram locations • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut • Blacksmith in Novigrad’s Fish Market • Southern Bandit Camp in White Orchard • Devil’s Pit in Velen |
| Enhanced Dragon’s Dream | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Dragon’s Dream 1x Phosphorus 1x Optima Mater 1x Mistletoe 1x Allspice 1x Bryonia | • Random diagram locations from Level 5+ • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Herbalist in Kaer Trolde • Bandit camp northeast of Alness • Elven ruins northwest of Byways • Toussaint alchemists |
| Superior Dragon’s Dream | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Dragon’s Dream 2x Phosphorus 2x Optima Mater 2x Allspice 2x Bryonia 1x Aether | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Dragon’s Dream: 300 damage, 15-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Dragon’s Dream: 400 damage, 30-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Dragon’s Dream: 400 damage, 30-second duration, 4 charges.
The Dragon’s Dream Bomb can be used against a variety of foes, but it works best when paired with the Igni Sign. Dragon’s Dream releases a cloud of gas that will explode when ignited. Find a beast vulnerable to fire, then hit it with the Dragon’s Dream and Igni combo. You could also throw this bomb at an opponent with fire near them, such as a Fire Elemental.
Grapeshot
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Grapeshot | 2x Saltpeter 2x Calcium Equum | Unlocked by default |
| Enhanced Grapeshot | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Grapeshot 1x Calcium Equum 1x Blowball 1x Crow’s Eye 1x Longrube | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut • Wreck chest east of the Crossroads where Geralt first arrives in Skellige • Toussaint alchemists |
| Superior Grapeshot | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Grapeshot 2x Calcium Equum 2x Sulfur 2x Longrube 2x Hop Umbels 1x Nigredo | • Random diagram locations from Level 15+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Haunted house during Contract: Doors Slamming Shut • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Grapeshot: 350 damage, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Grapeshot: 600 damage, 3 charges.
- Superior Grapeshot: 600 damage, 4 charges.
Grapeshot is one of the more commonly used Bombs due to the shrapnel damage it does when it goes off. You’ve likely used it to destroy more than a few monster nests, but it can also be deployed against the Hybrids you come across, such as Griffins and Sirens. Try knocking your enemy out of the sky using Aard, then hit it with a Grapeshot Bomb for maximum effect.
Samum
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Samum | 1x Saltpeter 2x Celandine |
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| Enhanced Samum | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Samum 1x Phosphorus 1x Foglet Teeth 1x Celandine 1x Blowball | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut • Ruined Tower near Kaer Morhen • Toussaint alchemists |
| Superior Samum | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Samum 1x Phosphorus 2x Foglet Teeth 2x Celandine 2x Hellebore Petals 1x Aether | • Random diagram locations from Level 15+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Chest on the top deck of the Atropos wreckage after reaching Skellige • Island southwest of Fyke Isle • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Samum: 0 damage, 4-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Samum: 0 damage, 6-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Samum: 0 damage, 8-second duration, 4 charges.
The Samum Bomb will also help when trying to destroy a monster nest, but there are enough options to do that, so save it for when you really need it. Specifically, you will find value in the Samum Bomb during Act 3, in main quests like Cold Contempt and A Cut Above the Rest. Use this Bomb to blind Imlerith, and then hit him with some fast attacks.
Moon Dust
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Dust | 1x Saltpeter 2x Quicksilver Solution | • Random diagram locations from Level 5+ • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut northeast of Oxenfurt • Blacksmith in Oxenfurt • Keira Metz • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad |
| Enhanced Moon Dust | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Moon Dust 1x Quicksilver Solution 1x Sulfur 1x Hop Umbels 1x Blowball 1x Honeysuckle | • Random diagram locations from Level 10+ • Sleeping quarters of Lornruk Lighthouse • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Yolar at Gedyneith • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
| Superior Moon Dust | 1x Alchemists’ Powder 1x Enhanced Moon Dust 2x Quicksilver Solution 2x Sulfur 2x Hop Umbels 2x Blowball 1x Nigredo | • Random diagram locations from Level 15+ • Gremist at Gedyneith after Practicum in Advanced Alchemy • Yolar at Gedyneith • Yustianna’s Grotto • Guarded treasure northeast of Arette and north of the Seven Cats Inn • Most Toussaint alchemists and herbalists |
- Moon Dust: 0 damage, 20-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Moon Dust: 0 damage, 40-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Moon Dust: 0 damage, permanent effect, 4 charges.
Players will find value when using the Moon Dust Bomb against Specters. This type of enemy includes Hyms, Nightwraiths, Noonwraiths, and anything else that transforms. That’s what this Bomb does – it stops your opponent from transforming, allowing you precious time to cut it down. Try using it along with your Yrden Sign, and you should find Specters easy to defeat.
Northern Wind
| Version | Ingredients | Where to Get the Diagram |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Wind | 1x Saltpeter 1x Ducal Water 1x Powdered Pearl 2x Allspice | • Random diagram locations from Level 15+ • Keira Metz • The Pellar near Blackbough • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Otto Bamber at the Herbalist’s Hut |
| Enhanced Northern Wind | 1x Stammelford’s Dust 1x Northern Wind 2x Ducal Water 1x Powdered Pearl 1x Fool’s Parsley Leaves 1x Verbena 2x Allspice | • Random diagram locations from Level 20+ • Glory Lane Herbalist in Novigrad • Herbalist in Kaer Trolde • Underwater chest off northeast Ard Skellig • Toussaint alchemists |
| Superior Northern Wind | 1x Enhanced Northern Wind 1x Saltpeter 3x Ducal Water 2x Powdered Pearl 2x Verbena 3x Allspice 1x Quebrith | • Random diagram locations from Level 25+ • Ancient Crypt on Ard Skellig after The Sunstone • Cave near Clan Tordarroch Forge on Undvik • Behind a breakable wall in the von Everec Family Crypt • Arnskrone Castle Ruins during A Dark Legacy • Castle Drahim • Tor Gvalcha • With Blood and Wine: Perfumery merchant in Beauclair, Wine Merchant at Chuchote Cave, and Wine Merchant at Dun Tynne Hillside |
- Northern Wind: 0 damage, 4-second duration, 2 charges.
- Enhanced Northern Wind: 0 damage, 4-second duration, 3 charges.
- Superior Northern Wind: 0 damage, 4-second duration, 4 charges
The final Bomb is the Northern Wind. When deployed, it will freeze your enemy. Blows landed on a frozen enemy will cause more damage, so effective use of this tool can have positive effects. It can be used against certain Hybrids, Elementals, and Necrophages. As you should be doing with any Bomb, be sure to consult your Bestiary to see what works best.
That covers everything you need to know about all 24 Bombs in The Witcher 3 Remastered.
