The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Herb Locations Guide

Want to know the locations of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt herbs to make all your potions, bombs, and decoctions? Then look no further!
Want to know the locations of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt herbs to make all your potions, bombs, and decoctions? Then look no further!

When it comes to Alchemy there’s always one important thing to remember, ingredients. In this guide, you’ll learn the locations to the herbs found throughout The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn what type, areas, and additional information about them to make your alchemy crafting easier.

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Be sure to check here for more guides to help you achieve success throughout your journey. The Guide to the Alchemy Skill Tree can be used in combination to this one as you build up your character.

Here in this guide you’ll find herbs for the locations in:

Also:
 

Kaer Mohren

Name Type Location Addtl. Info.
Arenaria Flower Bush Fields Found in sunny fields
Balisse Fruit Plant Fields N/A
Beggartick Blossoms Flower Bush Fields, Swamps N/A
Berbercane Fruit Berries Mountains, Swamps N/A
Blowbill Field Plant Fields Grows in sunny locations
Bloodmoss Moss Swamps, Rocks, Caves, Mountains N/A
Buckthorn Seaweed/Coral *Underwater Only* May attract Monsters
Byronia Vine Walls, Rock Faces N/A
Celandine Small Fields, Forests N/A
Cortinarius Mushroom Forests N/A
Crows Eye Tall Bush Fields, Barren N/A
Fools Parsley Leaves Tall Weed Fields, Next to roads Grows in groups
Ginatia Petals Large Bush Fields N/A
Han Weed Fields Near other herbs/foliage
Hellebore Petals Small Forests N/A
Honeysuckle Large Bush Fields N/A
Hop Umbels Large Bush Fields N/A
Hornwort Moss Moist, Rocky Terrain, and Underwater N/A
Longrube Mushroom Fields, Rocky Terrain, Caves N/A
Mandrake Root Flower Forests, Fields N/A
Moleyarrow Tall Leaves Fields, Homes, Swamps N/A
Nostrix Wall Vine Rock Faces, Walls N/A
Pigskin Puffball Mushroom Forests, Caves N/A
Pringrape Leafy Plant Forests, Fields Sold by Herbalists and Druids
Ribleaf Small, leafy Cultivated Terrain Grows in multiple regions
Ranogrin Small, Stocks Forests, Fields N/A
Sewant Mushrooms Mushroom Crypts, Caves, Mines, Dungeons N/A
Verbena Herb Fields N/A
White Myrtle Large Bush Fields N/A
Wolfsbane Tall Flower Forests, Fields, Mountains N/A
 

White Orchard

Name Type Location Addtl. Info.
Arenaria Flower Bush Cultivated Terrain N/A
Balisse Fruit Plant Fields N/A
Barbercane Fruit Berries Swamps, Mountains N/A
Blowbill Field Plant Fields Grows in sunny areas
Bryonia Vine Rock Faces, Walls N/A
Buckthorn Seaweed/Coral *Underwater Only* May attract Monsters
Celandine Small Forests, Fields N/A
Cortinarius Mushroom Forests N/A
Crows Eye Tall Bush Fields, Barren N/A
Fools Parsley Leaves Tall Weed Fields, Next to roads Grows in groups
Hellebore Petals Small Forests N/A
Honeysuckle Large Bush Fields N/A
Hop Umbels Large Bush Fields N/A
Ribleaf Small, Leafy Cultivated Terrain Grows in multiple areas
Verbena Herb Fields N/A
White Myrtle Large Bush Fields N/A
Wolfsbane Tall Flowers Forests, Fields, Mountains N/A
 

Velen

Name Type Location Addtl. Info.
Beggartick Blossoms Medium Bush Swamps, Fields N/A
Bloodmoss Moss Shoreside N/A
Buckthorn Seaweed/Coral *Underwater Only* May attract Monsters
Celandine Small Forests, Fields N/A
Cortinarius Mushroom Crypts, Caves, Mines, Dungeons N/A
Fools Parsley Leaves Tall Weed Fields, Next to roads Grows in groups
Ginatia Petals Large Bush Fields N/A
Han Weed Fields Near be found near other Herbs/Foliage
Hellebore Petals Small Forests N/A
Hop Umbels Large Bush Fields N/A
Hornwort Moss Moist, Rocky Terrain, and Underwater N/A
Moleyarrow Tall Leaves Homes, Swamps, Fields N/A
Pringrape Leafy Plant Forests, Fields Can also be sold by Herbalists and Druids
Ribleaf Small, Leafy Cultivated Terrain Grows in multiple regions
Sewant Mushrooms Mushroom Crypts, Caves, Mines, Dungeons N/A
White Myrtle Large Bush Fields N/A
Wolfsbane Tall Flowers Forests, Mountains, Fields N/A
 

Novigrad

Name Type Location Addtl. Info.
Arenaria Flower Bush Fields Sunny Fields
Balisse Fruit Plant Fields N/A
Barbercane Fruit Berries Swamps, Mountains N/A
Beggartick Blossoms Flower Bush Swamps, Fields N/A
Bloodmoss Moss Rocks, Caves, Swamps, Mountains N/A
Blowbill Field Plant Fields Sunny areas
Bryonia Vine Rock Faces, Walls N/A
Buckthorn Seaweed/Coral *Underwater Only* May attract Monsters
Celandine Small Forests, Fields N/A
Cortinarius Mushroom Forests N/A
Crows Eye Tall Bush Fields, Barren N/A
Fools Parsley Leaves Tall Weed Fields, Next to roads Grows in groups
Ginatia Petals Large Bush Fields N/A
Han Weed Fields Found near other Herbs/Foliage
Hellebore Petals Small Forests N/A
Honeysuckle Large Bush Fields N/A
Hop Umbels Large Bush Fields N/A
Hornwort Moss Moist, Rocky Terrain, and Underwater N/A
Longrube Mushroom Caves, Fields, Rocky Terrain N/A
Mandrake Root Flower Forests, Fields N/A
Moleyarrow Tall Leaves Homes, Swamps, Fields N/A
Nostrix Wall Vine Rock Faces, Walls N/A
Pigskin Puffball Mushroom Caves, Forests N/A
Pringrape Leafy Plant Forests, Fields Also sold by Herbalists and Druids
Ranogrin Small, Stocks Forests, Fields N/A
Ribleaf Small, Leafy Cultivated Terrain Grows in multiple regions
Sewant Mushrooms Mushroom Caves N/A
Verbena Herb Fields N/A
White Myrtle Large Bush Fields N/A
Wolfsbane Tall Flowers Forests, Fields, Mountains N/A
 

Skellige

Name Type Location Addtl. Info.
Arenaria Flower Bush Fields Fields that receive lots of sunlight
Balisse Fruit Plant Fields N/A
Barbercane Fruit Berries Swamps, Mountains N/A
Beggartick Blossoms Flower Bush Swamps, Fields N/A
Bloodmoss Moss Caves, Rocks, Swamps, Mountains N/A
Blowbill Field Plant Fields N/A
Bryonia Vine Rock Faces, Walls N/A
Buckthorn Seaweed/Coral *Underwater Only* May attract Monsters
Celandine Small Forests, Fields N/A
Cortinarius Mushroom Forests N/A
Crows Eye Tall Bush Fields, Barren N/A
Fools Parsley Leaves Tall Weed Fields, Next to roads Grows in groups
Ginatia Petals Large Bush Fields N/A
Han Weed Fields Found near other Herbs/Foliage
Hellebore Petals Small Forests N/A
Honeysuckle Large Bush Fields N/A
Hop Umbels Large Bush Fields N/A
Hornwort Moss Moist, Rocky Terrain, and Underwater N/A
Longrube Mushroom Rocky Terrain, Caves, Fields N/A
Mandrake Root Flower Forests, Fields N/A
Moleyarrow Tall Leaves Homes, Swamps, Fields N/A
Nostrix Wall Vine Rock Faces, Walls N/A
Pigskin Puffball Mushroom Caves, Forests N/A
Pringrape Leafy Plant Forests, Fields Also sold by Herbalists and Druids
Ranogrin Small, Stocks Forests, Fields N/A
Ribleaf Small, Leafy Cultivated Terrain Grows in multiple regions
Sewant Mushrooms Mushroom Caves N/A
Verbena Herb Fields N/A
White Myrtle Large Bush Fields N/A
Wolfsbane Tall Flowers Mountains, Forests, Fields N/A

 

 

Other Known Ingredients

Name
Allspice
Bison Grass
Ergot Seeds
Green Mold
Mistletoe

 

More will follow in my Potions, Bombs, and Decoctions Guide coming soon which will include a complete list of the game’s alchemy items and everything you need to make them.

Hope this helps. Don’t forget to check through The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Master Guide List for more helpful guides, tips, and tricks to assist you throughout your journey.


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