The Witcher Monster Slayer, the series’s first-ever AR title, recently launched on mobile. For the first time, players step don't take on the role of Geralt and instead carve out their own fate as their own unique witcher character.
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Undoubtedly, there will be many familiar aspects that fans of The Witcher will recognize, such as witcher tools, general lore, and more. Today let’s take a look at the blade oils you’re able to concoct in The Witcher Monster Slayer and how their applications carry over to the new experience.
Crafting Oils
True to their canonical use, specialized oils are used as blade coatings to increase your sword’s damage. Each specialized oil enhances the damage dealt to that particular classification of monster by 100%. Here’s a list of every oil found in the game so far, common species it’s used against, and how to make it.
| Oil | Effectiveness | Formula | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Oil | Plus 33% Melee Damage to all monsters. |
|
20 Minutes |
| Necrophage Oil | Effective against monsters such as Ghouls, Drowners, and Water Hags. |
|
1 Hour |
| Cursed Oil | Effective against monsters such as Archespores, Giant Toads, and Werewolves. |
|
1 Hour |
| Ogroid Oil | Effective against monsters such as Nekkers, Cyclops, and Rock Trolls. |
|
1 Hour |
| Relict Oil | Effective against monsters such as Fiends, Shaelmaar, and Spriggans. |
|
1 Hour |
| Hybrid Oil | Effective against monsters such as Harpies, Succubi, and Griffins. |
|
1 Hour |
| Insectoid Oil | Effective against monsters such as Kikimores, Aracnomorphs, and Endregas. |
|
1 Hour |
| Draconid Oil | Effective against monsters such as Wyverns, Rarashas, and Basilisks. |
|
1 Hour |
| Specter Oil | Effective against monsters such as Barghests, Wraiths, and the Voiceless. |
|
1 Hour |
| Elemental Oil | Effective against monsters such as Pixies, Gargoyles, and Golems. |
|
1 Hour |
| Vampire Oil | Effective against monsters such as Alps, Ekimmaras, and Fledders. |
|
1 Hour |
To access the crafting menu, follow this simple step-by-step process.
- Press the upward arrow button centered at the bottom of the overworld screen.
- Select the Inventory (with the green Cauldron icon.)
- The Inventory will open to the Crafting tab by default. From this page, select the infinite crafting station option the game gives you.
- You can now scroll for the Oil formula you wish to concoct using the "All" or "Oils" tabs at the top of the page.
Formulas that you have all of the required materials for will be pushed to the top of these lists, whereas Formula's where you are missing ingredients will be grayed out.
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Buying Oils
If you’re short on materials but have an immediate need, you can purchase every blade oil in the in-game alchemy shop. Here’s a list of what a stack of 3 blade coatings will run you respectively:
| Stack | Oil | Shop Price |
|---|---|---|
| X3 | Basic Oil | 75 |
| X3 | Necrophage Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Cursed Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Ogroid Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Relict Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Hybrid Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Insectoid Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Draconid Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Specter Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Elemental Oil | 150 |
| X3 | Vampire Oil | 150 |
To access the in-game shop, simply select the coin purse icon in the bottom right of the overworld screen. You'll be greeted with the daily deals, which often consist of starter bundles and some significant sales on a rotating stock of explosives, oils, and or brews. You can also search for specific items by flipping to the Alchemy tab on this page. Here you can scroll through The Witcher Monster Slayer's entire selection of Potions, Oils, and Bombs.
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