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Complete Guide to Scavenger Hunt: Grandmaster Griffin Gear in Witcher 3

Introduction

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, gear upgrades are essential for enhancing Geralt's combat effectiveness. The Grandmaster Griffin Gear set is one of the best armor kits in the game, offering significant bonuses and protection for players seeking to maximize their Witcher abilities. The Scavenger Hunt quest for the Grandmaster Griffin Gear will lead you through various locations where you’ll have to find pieces of this elite gear. This guide will provide a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough to help you acquire each piece efficiently.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  1. Start the Quest

  2. Begin your journey at one of the locations to obtain the Grandmaster Griffin Gear quest.

    • Location: Head to the "Kaer Morhen" castle.
    • Action: Speak to the NPC named "Yoana" or locate the relevant note linked to the Grandmaster Griffin Gear.

  3. Find the Note

  4. The quest will guide you to three specific regions where the gear pieces are buried.

    • First Location - White Orchard
      • Objective: Travel to the "White Orchard" region.
      • Action: Look for a dead body near the entrance of the "Griffin school" area to find the treasure hunt note.
    • Second Location - Velen
      • Objective: Head to the "Velen" region.
      • Action: Search the abandoned site where the note points out the treasure location.
    • Third Location - Skellige
      • Objective: Finally, sail to the "Skellige" archipelago.
      • Action: Identify the island indicated in the note for the last piece of gear.

  5. Collect the Gear Pieces

  6. You will need to gather specific pieces of the Grandmaster Griffin Gear from these regions:

    • First Piece - Griffin Armor
      • Location: Follow the clues from the White Orchard note to "Glen Wyth".
      • Combat: Prepare for potential monster encounters; clear the area if necessary.
      • Action: Search the cave marked on your map to find the Griffin armor.
    • Second Piece - Griffin Gauntlets
      • Location: After acquiring the armor, head to "Druids' Cove" in Velen.
      • Combat: Engage any foes in the area, including bandits or other enemies.
      • Action: Utilize Witcher senses to locate the gauntlets hidden within a chest.
    • Third Piece - Griffin Boots
      • Location: Travel to the "Cursed Isle" in Skellige.
      • Combat: Be ready to confront ghostly foes while searching.
      • Action: Finding the boots may require exploration of various nooks within the island.

  7. Upgrade to Grandmaster Gear

  8. Once you have all pieces, return to Kaer Morhen.

    • Objective: Visit an armorer who specializes in Grandmaster gear.
    • Action: Talk to the armorer, and use the collected gear pieces along with the required crafting materials to upgrade your gear.

  9. Final Steps and Rewards

  10. After equipping the Grandmaster Griffin Gear:
    • Action: Check your gear stats to ensure you receive bonuses.
    • Reward: Enjoy increased damage resistance and ability bonuses from your new armor set.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully completed the Scavenger Hunt for the Grandmaster Griffin Gear in The Witcher 3. By following this detailed walkthrough, you've not only acquired a powerful armor set but also enriched your gaming experience through exploration and combat. Equip your new gear, test its capabilities, and continue your adventures in the captivating world of the Witcher!