Blacksmith

Blacksmiths (and in some cases armourers) can forge new swords from pieces of meteorite ore, or brand silver swords with mystical runes to enhance their statistics. They also occasionally make, sell or buy an amazing variety of other goods.

Only blacksmiths can forge weapons and dismantle items in The Witcher 3. Geralt must bring the required materials to a blacksmith to have new weapons crafted. Similarly, armor can only be crafted by Armorers. Weapons can be sold to blacksmiths at higher prices compared to armorers.

White Orchard

 * Quartermaster at the Nilfgaardian Garrison (Amateur)

Velen

 * Blacksmith in Blackbough (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Lindenvale (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Oreton (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in the village below Bald Mountain (Amateur)

Novigrad and Oxenfurt

 * Blacksmith at the Fish Market (Journeyman)
 * Blacksmith in Oxenfurt (Journeyman)
 * Hattori — once his troubles with Cleaver have been resolved (Master)
 * Countess Mignole at the Borsodis' Auction House

Skellige

 * Blacksmith in Arinbjorn (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Fayrlund (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Harviken (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Larvik (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Svorlag (Amateur)
 * Blacksmith in Urialla Harbor (Amateur)
 * Smith in Fyresdal (Amateur)
 * Smith at Kaer Muire (Journeyman)
 * Yanne, blacksmith at Kaer Trolde keep (Journeyman)

Kaer Morhen

 * Zoltan (Amateur)

Toussaint

 * Blacksmith at Belgaard Manor (after rescuing him)
 * Blacksmith at the Arthach Palace Ruins
 * Blacksmith at the Tourney Grounds (Journeyman)
 * Blacksmith at the Ardaiso Quarry
 * Lazare Lafargue (Grandmaster, after completing Master Master Master Master!)
 * Trentin (Master)


 * See: Craftsman

Known Blacksmiths

 * Dwarven blacksmith outside the Inn in the Outskirts.
 * Malcolm Stein in the non-human district of the Temple Quarter.
 * Order armourer, in a pinch!
 * Swordsmith near the market square in the Trade Quarter (requires gem as bribe use blacksmith/swordsmith services).
 * Blacksmith in Murky Waters.
 * Order Armorer in Old Vizima. (Order and Neutral paths only)
 * Dwarven blacksmith in Old Vizima. (Scoia'tael path only)

Mechanics



 * Speak with a blacksmith (or swordsmith, or occasionally armourer).
 * Left-click the "forge" icon, then "buy" the desired sword from the blacksmith's wares. If you have only three pieces of ore, or three runes, then only one sword will appear; however, if you have more, then all the possible combinations — up to 10 — will appear.

You need at least three pieces of meteorite to forge a new steel sword. Blacksmiths can also burn runes into your silver sword. You need at least three runes to have them branded into a blade.

Some players find it strange that the screen is the same as the buy/sell screen, but this should not be a concern, it is indeed the reforging screen. Essentially, you trade in your three pieces of meteorite or your three runes for a new sword.

Note that due to an exploitable game mechanic, it is possible to keep your meteorite pieces. To do this, open the forging screen, drop all your meteorites, and buy the meteorite sword you want. Remember to pick the meteorites up again before leaving the area!