Where do I craft Griffin?

To craft Griffin gear, including Griffin swords and Griffin armor, you’ll need to find a blacksmith of at least Journeyman level or higher, and the diagrams for the specific gear you want to craft, which can be found in various locations throughout the game, such as the Dragonslayer’s Grotto for the Griffin Armor diagrams. The blacksmith in Oxenfurt or the blacksmith in Novigrad can craft Griffin swords, while Master Armorer Yoana at Crow’s Perch or Master Blacksmith Hattori in Novigrad can craft Mastercrafted Griffin armor and swords.

Crafting Griffin Gear

Understanding the Basics

Crafting Griffin gear requires a good understanding of the game’s crafting system and the locations of the diagrams and blacksmiths.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Where do you craft Griffin school gear? The diagrams for the Griffin Armor, Gauntlets, Trousers, and Boots are all located within the Dragonslayer’s Grotto, which is found in a cave just to the West of both Reardon Manor and the village of Downwarren.
2. Where can I craft the Griffin swords? The Blacksmith in Novigrad can make both swords for you, and is located on the northern side of the open market area, just west and south of Hierarch Square.
3. Who can craft the Griffin gear? You’ll run into the blacksmith who can make it, or you can go to the dwarf near the Red Baron who’s an armorer.

Specific Locations

4. Where to craft the Griffin armour? The diagrams for the Griffin Armor are located in the Dragonslayer’s Grotto, and can be crafted by Master Armorer Yoana at Crow’s Perch.
5. Where do I craft Witcher gear? Though Geralt cannot craft gear on his own, he can save a few crowns by taking the necessary materials to an Armorsmith or Blacksmith, such as Yoana or Hattori.
6. Who can craft Griffin silver sword in Velen? The diagram is located in an abandoned lighthouse north west of Heatherton, and can be crafted by a blacksmith in Oxenfurt.

Upgrading and Mastercrafting

7. How do I start the Griffin armor quest? You can start this quest by either finding one of the locations of the diagrams and reading the related documents found with them, or by buying one of the treasure maps available, as all of them will point to starting at Dragonslayer’s Grotto.
8. What is Griffin armor good for? It’s a medium armor meaning it will give you more protection than light armor and you won’t suffer reduced stamina regeneration compared to the heavy armor.
9. How do you upgrade Griffin armor to grandmaster? Power the portal with the crystal and pass through it, defeat the Golem and loot the Grandmaster Griffin silver sword, armor and trousers diagrams, and then ask Lafargue to craft the Grandmaster Griffin witcher set for you.

Comparison and Choice

10. Is Cat School gear better than Griffin gear? It’s your choice as to which is better, as Feline offers additional Damage and a very fast stamina regen during combats, but in return offers a very poor defense, while Griffin offers additional sign intensity.
11. What is the most powerful silver sword in The Witcher 3? The Aerondight makes a case for being the strongest Silver Sword in The Witcher 3, offering bonuses to Damage and Sign intensity.

Miscellaneous

12. Where is Hattori shop Witcher 3? Hattori’s home is a location in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, located in the Glory Lane district of Novigrad, west of Putrid Grove.
13. Is Griffin armor good Witcher 3? Witcher 3 Griffin gear is a medium set of armour that is a good choice for those who like to use the Signs in combat.
14. Where do I upgrade Griffin armor? The Enhanced (upgraded) Griffin Witcher Gear Set can be found in Velen (Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams – Part 1 & Part 2).
15. Which blacksmith crafts the best armor in Witcher 3? Yoana in Crow’s Perch is the best armourer, and can craft Mastercrafted armor and swords.