Get Griffin armor in The Witcher 3
For any Witcher, the quest for unparalleled gear is never simple. It requires not just skill in combat, but a deep dive into the world of magic, monsters, and forgotten maps. One such epic undertaking is forging the legendary Griffin armor—a set designed not just for defense, but for amplifying a Witcher’s innate abilities.
This formidable gear set, which focuses on boosting sign power and turning the Yrden into a potent area-of-effect defense, demands a high level of commitment. To even begin the process, players must reach level 11, setting the stage for a truly challenging journey through the lands of Velen.
The path to obtaining the initial forging diagrams begins deep within Dragonslayer’s Grotto in east Velen. Navigating this ruin is an adventure in itself; you must face off against wraiths and other monstrous inhabitants to uncover the secrets of the armor layout. Success involves careful navigation, timing your actions, and using the environment—like blasting open cracked walls with Aard—to clear the path for the vital schematics.
Once inside, you will encounter volatile, flammable gases and spectral threats, including the ekimmara. Bypassing these obstacles leads to the heart of the location, where you secure the initial blueprints. This initial forging can be completed at places like Crow’s Perch, Novigrad, or Kaer Trolde’s armorers.
The quest doesn’t end with the armor. To complete the masterpiece, the Witcher must also hunt for the namesake weapons. The Griffin Steel Sword can be found in the Hindhold watchtower in north Velen, while the Griffin Silver Sword awaits in the Lornruk lighthouse in west Velen. Both weapons are tied to the regional lore, requiring encounters with endrega workers and wyverns to claim them.
But the real magic lies in the upgrades. The path to enhanced, superior, and eventually mastercrafted armor is unlocked by locating specific maps from the renowned Edwin Greloff. These maps are hidden within the armorer shops of Midcopse, Hierarch Square, and Éibhear Hattori, provided the player has already completed the requirements of the Of Swords and Dumplings quest.
For those seeking further specialization, the world offers distinct aesthetic choices. Players can opt for the Feline armor, perfect for glass cannons; the Ursine set, built for heavy defense; or the Wolven set, offering a versatile all-rounder. And for those aiming for the ultimate title, a grandmaster achievement awaits in Toussaint, where a special quest in the Blood and Wine DLC will lead to the final step in the armor progression.
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