Discover how to craft and obtain the powerful Grandmaster Witcher Gear sets in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Blood and Wine expansion. Full guide included.
The Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt introduces the highest tier of Witcher Gear: Grandmaster sets. These sets offer significant stat bonuses and unique set bonuses, making them highly sought after. This guide will detail how to acquire the diagrams and craft these powerful armors.
Walkthrough
- 1Start the 'Scavenger Hunt' Quests: To find the diagrams for Grandmaster gear, you must first initiate the relevant 'Scavenger Hunt' quests. These quests are typically found by purchasing maps from armorers and blacksmiths in Toussaint, or by discovering them in the world.
- 2Locate the Diagrams: Each Grandmaster set (Griffin, Cat, Bear, Wolf, Manticore, Viper) has its own scavenger hunt questline. Follow the quest markers to find the diagrams scattered throughout Toussaint. These diagrams will lead you to specific locations where the gear pieces are hidden, often in challenging areas or guarded by powerful enemies.
- 3Gather Crafting Materials: Once you have the diagrams, you will need to gather a substantial amount of crafting materials. This includes rare components specific to Toussaint, as well as high-level versions of common materials. You may need to dismantle other items or purchase materials from vendors.
- 4Find a Grandmaster Craftsman: Crafting Grandmaster gear requires a special craftsman. In Toussaint, the only Grandmaster craftsman is Lazare Lafargue, located in Beauclair. He is the only one capable of forging these top-tier items.
- 5Craft the Gear: With the diagrams, materials, and the Grandmaster craftsman, you can now craft the Grandmaster Witcher Gear sets. Each set consists of medium armor, steel sword, silver sword, and various pieces of gear (gloves, trousers, boots, and armor).
Tips
- Choose Your Set Wisely: Each Grandmaster set is designed to complement a specific playstyle. Research the bonuses for each set (e.g., Griffin for Signs, Cat for fast attacks, Bear for heavy attacks, Wolf for a hybrid approach, Manticore for alchemy, Viper for critical effects) to determine which best suits your preferred combat style.
- Prepare for Scavenger Hunts: The scavenger hunt quests can be lengthy and may involve combat against tough monsters. Ensure Geralt is well-prepared with appropriate potions, oils, and bombs before embarking on these quests.
- Stockpile Materials: Start collecting high-level crafting materials early, as they are often required for Grandmaster gear and can be scarce. Dismantling unwanted gear can be a good source of materials.
- Invest in the Craftsman: Lazare Lafargue will offer unique dialogue and services related to Grandmaster gear. Interacting with him can provide further insights.
- Grandmaster Witcher Gear Sets: The primary reward is the acquisition of the Grandmaster versions of the Witcher School gear sets, offering the highest stats and unique set bonuses in the game.
- Enhanced Combat Effectiveness: Wearing a complete Grandmaster set significantly boosts Geralt's combat capabilities, allowing for more powerful attacks, stronger defenses, and enhanced Sign usage, depending on the set chosen.
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