The Manticore Gear set in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers players a powerful alchemy-focused armor option reminiscent of Geralt's original outfit from the first game. Introduced in the Blood and Wine expansion, this Grandmaster-tier set enhances alchemy builds significantly while boosting toxicity thresholds. Tracking down all six diagrams requires embarking on a scavenger hunt across the sunny region of Toussaint.
Starting the Grandmaster Witcher Gear Quest
To begin your search for the Manticore gear, visit Grandmaster Craftsman Lazare Lafargue in Beauclair. Speaking with him unlocks the scavenger hunt quests for all Grandmaster sets, including the Manticore set. Preparing for these hunts ensures you are ready to face the various beasts and guards protecting the diagram locations.
Finding the Manticore Armor and Steel Sword Diagrams
The Manticore Steel Sword diagram is hidden inside the Bastoy Prison ruins, located northwest of Beauclair. You will need to climb the prison tower wall and search near the top to discover the diagram. For the Manticore Armor diagram, head to Gelenser Cave, where you must defeat several dangerous enemies before inspecting the notes pinned to the cavern wall.
Locating the Trousers, Boots, and Gauntlets
The Manticore Trousers and Boots diagrams are stored together in the Prophet Lebioda's Temple. Use Aard to break through the fragile wall inside the temple ruins and locate the chest containing both schematics. Meanwhile, the Manticore Gauntlets diagram can be found at the Lake of Cleansing, resting at the bottom of the water inside an submerged container.
Retrieving the Manticore Silver Sword Diagram
The final piece of the set, the Manticore Silver Sword diagram, is hidden inside the cave system at the Palace Gardens. Navigate through the cave gas hazards to reach a small chapel area containing the diagram. Securing this piece completes the full collection, allowing you to craft the entire set at the Grandmaster Armorer.
Benefits and Combat Synergy of the Manticore Set
Wearing the full Manticore gear set dramatically increases your maximum toxicity, allowing Geralt to consume multiple decoctions simultaneously. Its set bonuses reward heavy use of alchemy, increasing critical hit chances and granting extra charges for alchemy items. This set is particularly deadly for players who optimize their builds around potion toxicity and critical damage output.
