New Armor Sets (Hearts of Stone)

Discover the new Witcher armor sets added in the Hearts of Stone expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Learn about their acquisition and unique properties.

Alright, so you're diving into the *Hearts of Stone* expansion for The Witcher 3, and you're wondering about any new armor sets? You're in luck! While the base game gives you some solid options, *Hearts of Stone* introduces the **Viper School Gear**. It's a pretty cool set, and you'll want to keep an eye out for its diagrams. These diagrams are usually found through Scavenger Hunt quests. You'll typically trigger these by finding a map or a note, often bought from a blacksmith. Don't worry if you miss the quest trigger, though; you can still find the diagrams on your own. Just be aware that some of these diagrams can be missable, so keep your eyes peeled! Once you find the diagrams, you'll need to craft the gear. Most Witcher gear can be upgraded through several tiers: Basic, Enhanced, Superior, and Mastercrafted. The Viper set follows this pattern. Remember, you'll need a skilled enough blacksmith for the higher tiers. An amateur can't craft Witcher gear, a journeyman can get you up to Superior, and a master craftsman can make Mastercrafted pieces. Keep in mind that while the gear doesn't usually scale with your level (except for a few unique items), upgrading it carries over things like glyphs. However, any runewords you've enchanted will be lost, so plan accordingly before you upgrade. Happy hunting for that Viper gear!