The Best Armor Sets, Ranked

Geralt’s survival in The Witcher 3 isn’t just limited to his Witcher signs and the two swords on his back, players must also rely on Geralt’s suite of armor options to both absorb enemy damage and complement their builds. However, given the wide range of armor options in The Witcher 3, players can often find themselves confused trying to choose the best set that helps them leverage the most out of their builds. For those who have found themselves unsure about what the best armor sets are in The Witcher 3, this ranking should be valuable.

Updated by Vincent Arogya on March 21, 2025: This list has been updated with five additional armor sets to offer even more value and give readers a broader selection of options, no matter where they are in their Witcher 3 journey.

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New Moon Armor (Relic)

Exceptional Critical Damage For Precision Combat

• Acquisition: Looted from a chest during the Open Sesame quest in the Hearts of Stone expansion.
• Level Requirement: 34.

The New Moon Armor is a great choice for players who want Geralt to look sleek while scoring critical hits. While the New Moon Armor is inferior to the top-of-the-line Witcher sets, it’s a great armor choice for the mid-game. However, the armor set will become a bottleneck to most builds as players advance into the late game, especially the Blood and Wine expansion.

Besides the critical damage buff, the New Moon Armor’s dark and sleek aesthetic also adds a layer of style and sophistication to Geralt’s appearance.

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White Tiger Of The West

Small Boost To HP & Melee Damage Resistance

• Acquisition: The armor set, along with two swords, can be collected from a chest in Yennefer’s room in Vizima.
• Level Requirement: Level 11

The White Tiger of the West is a visually striking armor set that can be acquired relatively early in the game. Added as part of the next-gen update, the White Tiger of the West features intricate, eastern-inspired designs, giving Geralt an elegant look.

This armor set is perfect for players who want to maximize stamina regeneration and agility. It grants +75 bonus to Vitality, minor resistance to piercing, bludgeoning, and slashing damage, and also reduces incoming damage from monsters.

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Nilfgaardian Armor

Early Game Armor That Both Performs & Looks Great

• Acquisition: Armor set can be purchased from the Quartermaster at Crows Perch.
• Level Requirement: Level 10

The Nilfgaardian set is a great early game armor set that can be purchased in Velen. The armor offers resistance against all damage types, including monsters and elemental effects. Its distinct black-and-gold design gives Geralt an imperial look. It’s also perfect for those who wish to roleplay as a Witcher who aligns with the Nilfgaardian Empire.

Given that the set can be equipped at level 10, it’s a great early game upgrade that will last most builds until level 15-18. While it’s not as powerful as some of the iconic Witcher gear, the Nilfgaardian Armor’s accessibility and early-game functionality make it a solid pick.

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Undvik Armor

Excels In Damage Resistance For Durable Combat

• Acquisition: Purchased from Kaer Trolde’s armorer or crafted with diagrams.
• Level Requirement: Level 16.

The Undvik armor is a single chest piece that offers excellent protection in the early mid-game and strikes the balance between protection and mobility. When donning this armor, players can expect to take on challenging enemies or even groups of enemies with confidence. The Undvik armor allows Geralt to trade more blows before having to back away to cast signs or consume potions.

The Undvik armor’s rugged and fur-lined design captures Skellige’s environmental and cultural aesthetic, making Geralt seem part of the Skellige Isles.

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Redanian Halberdier’s Armor

Provides Resistance To Melee & Ranged Damage, As Well As Two Random Effects

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be purchased from all armorers in Novigrad, Oxenfurt, and Skellige.
• Level Requirement: 15

While players can randomly loot the Redanian Halberdier’s armor, the magic version is only obtainable through crafting. The Redanian Halberdier is a single-piece armor, so it lacks the synergistic features that most armor sets offer. Regardless, it’s a unique early-mid gear that stands out for its distinctive look and will appeal to those who wish to roleplay as a Witcher aligned with the Redanian Empire.

The Redanian Halberdier’s armor offers decent resistance to piercing, bludgeoning, and slashing damage, alongside resistance to two random magical effects such as poisoning or bleeding.

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Toussaint Knight’s Armor

Offers Bonus HP & Resistance Against Non-Magic Damage

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be found during the “The Curse of Carnarvon” treasure hunt quest.
• Level Requirement: Level 47

The Toussaint Knight’s armor is heavy relic armor that combines exceptional defense with a striking chivalric design. The armor offers a +450 boost to vitality, along with decent resistance against piercing, bludgeoning, bleeding, and slashing damage.

The Toussaint Knight’s armor’s vitality bonus and damage resistance make it a great pick for tank builds. The armor also comes with three rune slots, allowing you to further enchant it for additional bonuses.

9

Tesham Mutna Armor

Grants Life-Stealing Perk & Moderate Damage Negation

• Acquisition: Acquired during La Cage au Fou quest in the Blood and Wine expansion.
• Level Requirement: 39.

The Tesham Mutna set is a unique, vampiric-themed armor that restores a portion of Geralt’s health upon killing an enemy. The armor set contains five pieces and each worn item grants 1% of health regeneration, to a maximum of 5% when wearing the full set.

The Tesham Mutna armor is a functional set while also being visually distinct. Although subjective, the armor’s appearance may not be for everyone as it lacks aesthetic flair. Nevertheless, players who wish to prioritize survival over appearance should consider this excellent late-game armor.

Alternatively, players can also acquire the Hen Gaidth Armor if they decide to meet the Unseen Elder in Blood and Wine.

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Toussaint Knight’s Tourney Armor

Vitality Boost & Regal Aesthetic

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be found during The Curse of Carnarvon treasure hunt in the Blood and Wine expansion.
• Level Requirement: 48

The Toussaint Knight’s Tourney set bolsters Geralt’s defenses by providing an additional 500+ HP and offers resistance against piercing, bludgeoning, and slashing damage. When equipping the full set, the armor provides a 25% chance to deflect projectiles with Quen.

The Toussaint Knight’s Tourney set features a gilded aesthetic that reflects Toussaint’s regal and elegant craftsmanship. The armor set is ideal for late-game combat or new game plus.

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Grandmaster Legendary Forgotten Wolven Armor

Added To The Next-Gen Version That Improves Bleeding & Synergy Builds

Introduced in the next-gen version of the game, the Grandmaster Legendary Forgotten Wolven set is inspired by the armor featured in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher. The armor offers bonuses to bleeding and adrenaline-based builds.

When equipping all six gear items, including the two swords, players can stack additional bleeding damage on a single enemy based on their accumulated adrenaline points. The Legendary Forgotten Wolven set is perfect for those who wish to dish out serious punishment and do so in style.

6

Grandmaster Griffin Armor

Improved Sign Intensity & Resistance Against Monsters

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be found at Mont Crane Castle in the Blood and Wine expansion.
• Level Requirement: 40.

The Grandmaster Griffin armor set is one of the top-tier Witcher gear that’s ideal for players who love casting signs often. The set also provides decent resistance against piercing, bludgeoning, and slashing damage. Equipping the full set enables players to cast a standard spell for free within three seconds of casting the previous spell, and the armor set also passively buffs Yrden spell by increasing the diameter of the trap.

The Grandmaster Griffin armor is a sleek Witcher set, reflecting the intelligence and strength traits of the Griffin School. Players wishing to dominate large enemy groups with tactical sign-play should consider this armor set.

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Viper School Armor

Excellent Poison Resistance & Critical Hit Bonuses

• Acquisition: The diagrams for the Viper set are missable, and must be purchased from Countess Mignole during the Open Sesame quest in the Hearts of Stone expansion.
• Level Requirement: 39.

The Viper School armor set is a replica of the original set that Geralt wears when starting a new game. However, the Viper set offers several stat improvements over the original set, including increased resistance to poison and boosting critical hit chances. The armor set also offers decent resistance against monsters.

The Viper set is the iconic armor featured in several gameplay trailers and promotional materials for The Witcher 3. It’s ideal for players who prefer a fast-paced, hit-and-run combat approach while enjoying protection from environmental hazards.

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Legendary Manticore Armor

Encourages Potion Use & Increases Critical Hit Damage

• Acquisition: Diagram found in New Game+ as part of the Scavenger Hunt quest.
• Level Requirement: Level 40.

The Legendary Manticore Armor is a New Game Plus-exclusive medium armor that promotes alchemy-focused builds. It encourages players to use additional potions and increases their critical hit damage when the full set is equipped. Its sophisticated style and weight make it ideal for players who favor alchemical swordplay.

However, the armor’s usability is limited by two factors: its availability in the Blood and Wine DLC, and the fact that it’s a late-game option exclusive to New Game Plus. These limitations make the armor less practical for the majority of playthroughs.

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Grandmaster Legendary Wolven Armor

Iconic Armor Set That Excels In Sign-Heavy Builds & Reflects Classic Witcher Style

• Acquisition: The legendary Grandmaster diagrams for the Wolven Armor can be found in the Termes Palace Ruins in Toussaint.
• Level Requirement: 40.

The Grandmaster Legendary Wolven set is a medium armor set that strikes the balance between defensive and offensive stats, making it ideal for players who enjoy mixing both sign and swordplay without having to worry too much about defensive play. Equipping all six pieces of the set, including the two swords, activates the following bonuses: increases the chance to inflict bleed status on enemies and increases sword damage on enemies suffering from bleeding.

The Grandmaster Legendary Wolven set features a rugged yet refined aesthetic, and its medium weight ensures that players won’t constantly run out of stamina while engaging large groups of enemies.

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Grandmaster Feline Armor

Top-Tier Armor For Nible Swordplay & High Damage Output

• Acquisition: The Grandmaster diagrams for the Feline armor set can be acquired from Bartolomé de Launay’s mansion in Toussaint.
• Level Requirement: 40.

The Grandmaster Feline set is one of the unique-looking Witcher sets, featuring a hood that gives Geralt the appearance of an assassin. The set is geared towards players who prefer a lighter equipment load to benefit from quick stamina regeneration. Equipping all six items of the armor set increases fast attack damage for 5 seconds after dealing strong attacks. Furthermore, attacking enemies from behind deals 50% additional damage and stuns them at the cost of 1 adrenaline point.

While the Grandmaster Feline set lacks high defensive stats, it compensates adequately with its high mobility and damage output potential. Players who prefer an agile play style and love mixing signs into swordplay should consider this armor set.

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Grandmaster Legendary Ursine Armor

The Ultimate Tank Armor, With Unmatched Defense & Quen Boost

• Acquisition: Diagrams for the Grandmaster Ursine set can be acquired as part of the Scavenger Hunt quest in Toussaint.
• Level Requirement: 40

The Grandmaster Legendary Ursine set is the definitive choice of armor for players who seek maximum protection and survivability in combat. Being from the heavy armor class, the Ursine armor set also comes with the downside of slow stamina regeneration, compelling players to primarily rely on swords and potions. However, one of the benefits of equipping the full Ursine set is that Geralt gains a boost to his Quen spell, granting him a 30% chance of casting a new Quen shield for stamina cost when the previous shield shatters. Additionally, damage dealt by Quen shield shattering is also increased by a whopping 200%.

Visually, the Grandmaster Legendary Ursine set projects an intimating and battle-hardened appeal to Geralt’s appearance. This set is geared towards players who are willing to sacrifice reliance on Witcher signs for brute strength and damage absorption.