Where is the Enhanced Griffin Armor Diagram? A Witcher’s Guide

The Enhanced Griffin Armor Diagram pieces are scattered across Velen and Novigrad, requiring a bit of exploration to complete the set. This set is ideal for Witchers who favor Sign builds due to its significant boosts to Sign intensity. It requires level 18 to use. This article provides the exact locations and additional FAQs to help you assemble this powerful armor.

Locating the Enhanced Griffin Gear: A Step-by-Step Guide

Acquiring the Enhanced Griffin Armor Diagrams involves visiting specific locations and overcoming certain challenges. Here’s a breakdown for each piece of the set:

• Enhanced Griffin Armor: Swim to the small land west of Oxenfurt Harbor to reach the White Eagle Fort. The diagram is located within.
• Enhanced Griffin Gauntlets: Search for a chest hidden in a cave near Frischlow in southern Velen. Be prepared to face a Noonwraith guarding the treasure. The diagram is located next to the treasure chest.
• Enhanced Griffin Trousers: Venture to the Burned Ruins east of Crow’s Perch. The diagram can be found here.
• Enhanced Griffin Boots: The diagram is located in a chest inside a cave southeast of the Orphans of Crookback Bog signpost in Velen.
• Enhanced Griffin Steel Sword: Head west of Midcopse to a bandit camp near the shore of a small peninsula. Eliminate the bandits and search the structure closest to the water. The diagram is inside.
• Enhanced Griffin Silver Sword: Located in the Boxholm ruins, east of the signpost. Climb the eastern wall, and find the chest containing the diagram hidden under some rubble to the north.

Enhanced Griffin Gear: A Deeper Dive

The Enhanced Griffin set represents a significant upgrade from the basic Griffin gear, offering enhanced protection and Sign intensity. It’s a medium armor set, striking a balance between protection and stamina regeneration. This makes it perfect for Witchers who like to cast Signs frequently without becoming too vulnerable or easily winded.

To initiate your search, consider visiting the Armorer NPC in Midcopse, Velen. Purchasing the “Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams – Part 1” and “Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams – Part 2” map fragments from him will start the scavenger hunt quests, streamlining your quest for the Enhanced Tier of this gear set.

Crafting the Enhanced Griffin Gear

Once you’ve collected all the diagrams, you’ll need to find a skilled craftsman to forge the armor and swords. For the armor pieces, visit an Armorer in Novigrad, specifically at the western end of Hierarch’s Square. For the swords, seek out a Blacksmith at the north side of the open market, also in Novigrad. Remember, they need to be at least Journeyman level or higher to craft the gear. The earliest you can find is in Oxenfurt, on the east side of its main island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some common questions about the Griffin gear and its upgrades:

1. What level should I be to use the Griffin Armor?

   The basic Griffin set requires level 11 to wear. The Enhanced Griffin set demands level 18. Consider using the Games Learning Society (GamesLearningSociety.org)’s resources to improve your gaming strategies and level up faster!

2. Where is the Superior Griffin armor diagram?

   The entire Superior Griffin Armor set (Armor, Gauntlets, Trousers, and Boots) is located in a chest in the far Northeast of Ard Skellig. It’s near a bandits’ campfire at the shore. The Superior Griffin Steel Sword diagram is west of Yngvar’s Fang.

3. What is Griffin armor good for?

   Griffin armor is medium armor, providing a balance between protection and stamina regeneration. It is particularly effective for Sign builds as it enhances Sign intensity.

4. Can I get a Griffin Crossbow?

   Yes, the Griffin School gear includes a crossbow, just like the Feline and Ursine sets.

5. What does the Griffin trophy do?

   The Griffin head trophy gives you extra XP from humans and unhuman foes. You can sell it for gold and experience once you acquire a trophy with a higher percentage bonus.

6. Where is the Enhanced Griffin Steel Sword diagram located?

   The diagram is west of Midcopse, near the shore of a small peninsula at a bandit camp.

7. Where is the Enhanced Griffin Silver Sword diagram?

   Enter the cave southeast of the Orphans of Crookback Bog signpost. The diagram is inside.

8. Who can craft Grandmaster Griffin armor?

   Visit Master Armorer Lazare Lafargue in the Blood & Wine expansion to craft the Grandmaster Griffin set. He’s the only one who can do it. You’ll need to complete a quest for him first.

9. Where is the Griffin Steel Sword Part 3 (Steel Sword Diagram)?

   The steel sword diagram is found on An Skellig, west of Yngvar’s Fang, near a stone shrine with a griffin marking carved into it.

10. Is Griffin or Cat gear better?

    It depends on your playstyle. Feline Gear is light armor, best for Fast Attack builds. Griffin Gear is medium armor, ideal for Sign builds.

11. How do I upgrade my Griffin gear to Grandmaster?

    After the quest, craft the Grandmaster Griffin set by Lazare Lafargue, you need to power the portal with the crystal, defeat the Golem and loot the Grandmaster Griffin silver sword, armor and trousers diagrams.

12. What levels do you get Griffin Witcher gear?

    Griffin gear – level 11. Enhanced Griffin gear – level 18. Superior Griffin gear – level 26. Mastercrafted Griffin gear – Level 34 Grandmaster Griffin gear – Level 40

13. Who can forge the Griffin steel sword?

    Find a blacksmith of at least Journeyman level or higher. The earliest one you can find is in Oxenfurt.

14. How do I start the Enhanced Griffin gear quest?

    Visit the Armorer NPC in MIdcopse, Velen. Purchase from him the “Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams – Part 1” and “Scavenger Hunt: Griffin School Gear Upgrade Diagrams – Part 2” map fragments to start the Scavenger Hunt quests for the Enhanced Tier of the gear set.

15. Who can craft Enhanced Griffin sword?

    Visit the Blacksmith at the north side of the open market in Novigrad to craft the swords.

By following these steps and consulting this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to locate and craft the Enhanced Griffin Armor set. Good luck on the Path, Witcher!