After the events of the second part, a war rages between the Nilfgaardian Empire and the remnants of the Northern Kingdoms. Geralt of Rivia learns that his missing adopted daughter, Ciri, has been spotted for the first time after years of wandering between worlds. However, it is reported that she is being pursued by the Wild Hunt—a mystical group of spectral riders, harbingers of war, plague, and the end of the world. With the help of his friends, including Triss Merigold and his long-time love Yennefer of Vengerberg, Geralt sets out to find Ciri.


In the game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," witcher armor plays a significant role, as it not only enhances the attributes of the main character, Geralt of Rivia, but also appeals aesthetically with its detailed design and historical depth. The witcher armors are divided into several schools, each with its unique set of armor.

School of the Wolf

School of the Cat

Description: This armor is designed for those who prefer speed and agility.

School of the Bear

Description: This armor is suitable for those who prefer heavy armor
and high defense.

School of the Viper

Description: Less known armor but also present in the game.

School of the Viper

Description: Griffin school armor is intended for magical combat styles.





Additionally, the expansions "Blood and Wine" and "Hearts of Stone" introduce new sets and upgrades for witcher armor, allowing for further customization of Geralt's appearance and abilities.

Article №1

SCHOOL OF THE WOLF SET GUIDE

This armor, associated with the legendary monster hunter himself, Geralt
of Rivia, is perfect for those who enjoy combining swift and powerful attacks with magical signs. Suitable for witchers level 14 and above, this armor set offers impressive bonuses:

432 armor points

an additional 20% protection against piercing damage

+40% against slashing damage

50% resistance to monsters

40% resistance to elemental damage

Classified as medium armor, it provides a balanced approach to combat. Unlike some armor sets, the School of the Wolf armor cannot be obtained through quest completion or by defeating monsters. The only way to acquire it is by crafting it from a blueprint. This blueprint can be found near the gates of Kaer Morhen—look for the signal tower, and in the cave beneath it, you'll find the necessary item on the body of a mage named Hieronymus.

Crafting Requirements:

Enhanced Wolf Armor

— 3 units of Hardened Leather
— 1 unit of Shirt
— 1 unit of Meteorite Silver Plate
— 7 units of Leather Straps
— 2 units of Monster Eyes
— 12 units of Leather Scraps
— 3 units of Meteorite Ore
— 5 units of Thread
— 4 units of Monster Essence
—2 units of Silk
— 4 units of Fur
— 1 unit of Monster Blood
— 1 unit of Monster Essence

— 3 units of Hardened Leather
— 4 units of Linen
— 5 units of Monster Feathers
— 1 unit of Meteorite Silver Plate

Using a special blueprint, you can upgrade the basic Wolf armor to an enhanced version suitable for higher-level combatants. This upgrade blueprint is located near Crow's Perch on a small island. In addition to the blueprint, you'll need the following materials for the upgrade:

With these upgrades, the Wolf School armor set remains a versatile and powerful option, balancing protection and offensive capabilities while enhancing Geralt's overall effectiveness in battle.

Article №2

SCHOOL OF THE CAT

The Cat School armor set is a light armor option available for characters starting at level 17, designed for maximum mobility. It is ideal for players who prefer a dynamic combat style with dodges and quick attacks. The master-crafted Cat School set provides:

399 armor points

adds 50% to attack damage

piercing and slashing attacks are reduced by 22% and 30% respectively

grants 70% resistance to elemental damage

while monster resistance is increased by 30%

Similar to the Wolf School armor, the Cat School light armor can only be crafted by a blacksmith (seek out an NPC journeyman or higher-ranked blacksmith). To acquire the necessary blueprint, you must complete the quest "Scavenger Hunt: Cat School Gear." The blueprint is held by the Mad Kiyan, so you'll need to search his body.

Crafting Requirements:

— 4 units of Leather Scraps
— 1 unit of Dark Iron Ore
— 1 unit of Monster Brain
— 2 units of Monster Eyes
— 2 units of Monster Teeth
— 2 units of Nails

1. Initiating the Quest:
To begin this quest, you need to obtain it from a blacksmith in the village of Crow's Perch in Velen, near the Crow's Perch fortress where the Bloody Baron resides.
Additionally, you can purchase the "First Map of Adalbert Kermith" from a merchant in the same location to unlock the "Enhanced School of the Cat Gear" quest.

2. Exploring Big Dipper Village:
Purchase the "Second Map of Adalbert Kermith" from the blacksmith in Big Dipper Village.
Access your inventory and read the purchased map. Then, select the "Witcher's Relics: School of the Cat Gear" quest from the "Treasure Hunt" section.

3. Search for the Gear:
According to the quest, head to Novigrad and locate the Temple Isle, situated in the northern part of the city.
Utilize fast travel and head to the western part of the island. Descend the path until you reach a cave entrance.

— 4 units of Leather Scraps
— 1 unit of Dark Iron Ore
— 1 unit of Monster Brain
— 2 units of Monster Eyes
— 2 units of Monster Teeth
— 2 units of Nails

Variations of the Cat School Set:

4. Navigate the Cave:
Inside, you'll encounter a level 14 Golem. Defeat it to progress further into the cave.
Proceed deeper until you reach a room with statues. Solve the puzzle by turning all the statues to face inward.

5. Obtaining the Gear:
After solving the puzzle, a pool will open in the center, revealing a skeleton with the key to a locked wooden door in the same room where you fought the Golem.
Unlock the door and enter the room, where you'll encounter Kiyan the Mad (level 17). Defeat him and collect the diagrams for the basic School of the Cat gear from his corpse.

6. Retrieving Additional Gear:
Read the "Madman's Notes" found alongside the diagrams to unlock the location of the next piece of School of the Cat gear.

7. Finalizing the Quest:
The quest will now lead you to search the Flying Stag Island, located near the lighthouse.
Explore the island until you find a wrecked ship. Inside the hull, you'll discover a chest containing diagrams for the crossbow.

8. Concluding the Quest:
Once you've collected all the diagrams, return to a blacksmith to craft the School of the Cat gear. You'll also obtain the "Prince Adrien's Journal" during your quest, which marks the completion of this adventure.
By following this guide, you'll successfully complete the Witcher's Relics: School of the Cat Gear quest and acquire powerful gear for your character in The Witcher 3.

Article №3

SCHOOL OF THE GRIFFIN

Griffin Armor belongs to the medium armor class and is designed for those who emphasize the use of signs in combat. The armor comes in several variations. The standard set is suitable for levels 11 to 18, after which its usefulness declines and it is better to replace this gear with something superior. The Mastercrafted Griffin set is ideal for players between levels 34 and 40. It provides:

399 armor

adds 50% to sign intensity

reduces damage taken from monsters by 50%

increases piercing and slashing resistance by 40% and 50% respectively

elemental damage resistance is boosted by 40%

Finding the recipe for this armor should not pose any significant problems. Head to Temeria, specifically its eastern part, and locate the armor, trousers, boots, and gauntlets recipes in the Dragon Hunter's Grotto. The main challenge here is that the cave is filled with various monsters that must be defeated. Before moving to the upper level of the grotto, you will need to overcome an intermediate boss—a vampire. It is best to eliminate this foe using a silver sword, after revealing its form with the Yrden sign. Once you obtain the recipes, all that remains is to gather the necessary resources and craft the gear.

The "shopping list" includes:

— 1 unit of Monster Essence
— 4 units of Monster Flesh
— 1 Shirt
— 3 units of Hardened Leather
— 1 Meteorite Silver Plate
— 1 unit of Hide
— 2 units of Silk

— 3 units of Thread
— 1 unit of Monster Blood
— 2 units of Monster Eye
— 3 units of Meteorite Ore
— 12 units of Leather Scraps
— 7 units of Leather Straps

With these materials, you will be able to craft the Mastercrafted Griffin Armor and significantly enhance your combat capabilities.

Article №4

SCHOOL OF THE BEAR

The attributes of the heavy Bear School armor will surely appeal to witchers who prefer to rely on slow, powerful attacks in battle and absorb damage from enemies, all while rapidly regenerating adrenaline. The Mastercrafted Bear School set provides:

399 armor

50% boost to attack damage

40% and 50% resistance to piercing and slashing attacks

70% resistance to monster attacks

respectively

To equip this armor, your character must reach level 20. Crafting the Bear School armor requires obtaining the blueprint first. To find it, head to the Ingvar's Fang location and seek out the abandoned fort. In the main hall of this structure, you will discover a chest containing the essential loot.

Here is the list of resources you will need:

— 2 units of String
— 4 units of Canvas
— 1 unit of Monster Liver
— 1 unit of Monster Bone
— 2 units of Leather Straps
— 1 unit of Hide Scraps
— 2 units of Leather Scraps
— 1 unit of Meteorite Ore

— 2 units of Monster Tongue
— 1 unit of Monster Blood
— 8 units of Silver
— 2 units of Silk
— 3 units of Normal Hide
— 1 unit of Dark Steel Plate
— 4 units of Hardened Leather
— 1 Shirt

By gathering these materials, you will be able to craft the formidable Mastercrafted Bear School armor. This powerful armor set not only enhances your offensive capabilities but also significantly boosts your defenses, making you a formidable opponent on the battlefield. Enjoy the benefits of increased damage, superior resistance, and quicker adrenaline regeneration as you face the toughest foes.

wearing the full set increases elemental damage resistance by 25%

Article №5

SCHOOL OF THE SNAKE

References to the Viper School can be found during the main storyline
of The Witcher 3, but access to this armor set is only available with the "Hearts of Stone" expansion. This medium-category armor boasts impressive stats: it increases armor by 497 points, provides 100% resistance to poison, and reduces damage from piercing and slashing attacks by 50%. Additionally, it offers 60% protection against both monster and elemental damage.
To equip this armor, your character must be at level 40, and you'll need
to complete a quest to obtain the schematics.

To begin, take the quest for Griffin School gear. As you progress through the storyline, look for a harpy nest. Nearby, you’ll find a room that you should search for a letter. Reading this letter will update your map with a new marker pointing to the Dragon Slayer’s Grotto. When you reach a dead end, use the Aard sign on the rocks to unblock the path. You will encounter an Ekimmara; defeating it will allow you to search another chest for valuable loot. Use the Eye of Nehaleni to exit the grotto, then move to the Lonely Rock location. Jump into the nearby body of water and dive to find an underwater cave near a Place of Power.

After navigating through the cave, your path leads to a tower where a wyvern boss resides. Defeating this creature should not be too challenging, and you will soon acquire the artisan's notes and the necessary schematics. Incidentally, Countess Mignole can sell you the Viper School armor. You’ll meet her during the quest "Open Sesame!" in the auction house. It’s advisable not to skip this quest, as it also allows you to obtain the Venomous Steel Sword from a chest in the Borsodi vault. The Viper armor is an excellent choice for those who prefer using poisoned blades.

In the "Hearts of Stone" expansion, Geralt can purchase the schematics for the Viper School armor set by speaking with Countess Mignole in the Borsodi Auction House.

Additional Information

Additionally, in the same expansion, the witcher can find two more Viper School swords, which are significantly more powerful than their counterparts from White Orchard. The schematic for the Viper School Venomous Steel Sword is located in a chest in the Borsodi vault, which Geralt can access during the "Open Sesame!" quest. Although there is no schematic for the Viper School Silver Sword, if Geralt helps Olgierd defeat Master Mirror at the end of the expansion, he can find the Viper School Venomous Silver Sword in the world of Gaunter O'Dimm.

Article №6

SCHOOL OF THE MANTICORE

With the release of the final expansion, "Blood and Wine," additional equipment became available for witchers specializing in alchemical skills. This medium armor set is recommended for those relying on explosive attacks and significant damage output. Only witchers level 40 and above can wear it. The set's stats are indeed enticing, it provides:

509 armor points

+30 to maximum toxicity

29% resistance to piercing damage

45% resistance to slashing and elemental damage

48% resistance to monsters

The Manticore set consists of armor, gloves, trousers, and boots, each requiring its own schematic. The armor schematic is located in the Beauclair area. Head southeast and search a cave for prayer items. The gloves schematic can be found at the bottom of a river, packed in a bag. Move southeast from the Basane Farm and dive into the water. As for the trousers and boots, their schematics are near the statue of the Prophet Lebioda, in an abandoned temple. Near the entrance, there's a wall that needs to be broken down, behind which a ghost will appear. Defeat the ghost and inside, on a table, you'll find a box containing the necessary items.

Armor:

— 2 Draconid leathers
— 2 Dimeritium plates
— 2 Monster ears
— 2 Monster eyes

Crafting the Manticore armor requires the help of a Grandmaster-ranked blacksmith. Naturally, you will also need the required materials, so some time must be spent gathering the following items:

it offers a substantial boost to critical damage and critical hit chance, increasing damage by 50% and the chance of a critical hit by 10%

Gloves:

— 1 Draconid leather
— 1 Meteorite silver plate
— 1 Monster hair
— 1 Monster blood

Trousers:

— 1 Draconid leather
— 1 Dimeritium ingot
— 1 Monster claw
— 2 Monster blood

Boots:

— 1 Dimeritium plate
—4 Monster claws
—2 Monster blood