The Witcher 3: Manticore Armor

by Yaroslav Mokliak
UPDATED: Jun 05, 2024

The Manticore Armor is a set of medium witcher gear in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt from the Blood and Wine DLC. The complete set of Manticore Armor includes armor (chest piece), gauntlets, trousers, boots, silver sword, and steel sword. It is available at level 40 and cannot be upgraded. To craft the Manticore Gear you need to unlock the Grandmaster Smith in Beauclair.

The Manticore Armor in Witcher 3 is created to maximize alchemy skills, increase toxicity level, and offer bonuses for wearing 3 and 6 pieces of gear:

Bonus for 3 pieces: Critical hit chance and critical hit damage also apply to bombs. Bombs are thrown without any delay.
Bonus for 6 pieces: The maximum number of charges for each alchemy item is increased by 1.

You can get the Manticore Armor by following a treasure hunt quest in the Blood and Wine DLC, which leads you to various locations throughout the region of Toussaint.

Manticore Armor Stats and Crafting Requirements

Here is the quick table of all the stats and bonuses of the Manticore Armor in the Witcher 3. Moreover, here you will find all the required resources for crafting the gear.

Item Image	Item Name	Stats	Effect	Crafting Ingredients
	Manticore Steel Sword	335 - 409 Damage	+250 Armor Piercing +50% Critical Damage +5% Critical Hit Chance +10% Chance to Bleed +5% Experience	2x Leather Scraps 2x Dimeritium Ingots 1x Ruby Dust 1x Monster Saliva
	Manticore Silver Sword	472 - 576 Damage	+250 Armor Piercing +50% Critical Damage +5% Critical Hit Chance +10% Chance to Bleed +5% Experience	2x Leather Scraps 2x Dimeritium Ingots 1x Ruby 1x Monster Brain
	Manticore Armor	240 Armor	+10 Toxicity +19% Piercing Resist +24% Slashing Resist +25% Critical Damage +31% Damage Resist	2x Cured Draconid Leather 2x Dimeritium Plate 2x Monster Eyes 2x Monster Ears
	Manticore Boots	91 Armor	+5 Toxicity +25% Critical Damage +5% Piercing Resist +6% Slashing Resist +6% Damage Resist	1x Cured Draconid Leather 1x Dimeritium Plate 4x Monster Claw 2x Monster Blood
	Manticore Gauntlets	87 Armor	+5 Toxicity +5% Piercing Resist +6% Slashing Resist +12% Elemental Resist +5% Critical Chance	1x Cured Draconid Leather 1x Meteorite Silver Plate 1x Monster Hair 1x Monster Blood
	Manticore Trousers	91 Armor	+10 Toxicity +5% Critical Chance +9% Slashing Resist +33% Elemental Resist +11% Damage Resist	1x Cured Draconid Leather 1x Dimeritium Ingot 1x Monster Claw 2x Monster Blood

Manticore Armor Diagram Locations

You can find the diagrams for the Manticore Armor gear during the side quest Scavenger Hunt: Grandmaster Manticore Gear. However, to activate the side quest, you need to find at least one piece of armor set.

Manticore Steel Sword Location

The diagram of the chest for the Witcher Manticore Armor set is the second part you need to find, following the quest. You will find the entrance to the cave to the north of the Trastamara Hunting Cottage.

Go to the end of the cage, and you will find lots of notes on the wall. One of the notes on the wall is a note from the Manticore Witcher with a diagram of his armor.

Manticore Armor Chest Location

Go to the end of the cage, and you will find lots of notes on the wall. One of the notes on the wall is a note from the Manticore Witcher with a diagram of his armor.

Manticore Armor Boots and Trousers Locations

Manticore Armor Boots And Trouser Location

Next, you need to visit the temple of Lebioda. It is located in the northwest corner of Toussaint. Go to the temple, use Aard to destroy the wall, and get ready for the fight.

When you come inside, the ghost of the Great Beggar will attack you. After you defeat him, you can loot the diagrams of Manticore Boots and Trousers from the chest on the table in the corner.

Manticore Silver Sword Location

The next part of your set will be the Manticore Silver Sword. The diagram of the sword is located in the cave, on the lake, between the Duchal Palace and Beauclair.

Enter the cave and go straight, until you reach a large open chamber You will find a young woman there. If you try to talk with her, she will transform into a Bruxa.

After you defeat her, go to the next tunnel, and you will see 5 phantom beggars. Pick up the coins from the ground near them and give each of them some coins. After that, you can safely continue going through the tunnel to the next room.

In the next chamber, you will see a spectral man being accosted by Kikimores. You need to kill them all before you may go. After that, you may climb up the terraced rocks and use Aard to break through the stone wall.

Here is the last chamber, where you'll see the phantom of a Mysterious Man. When he disappears, claim the notes and Manticore Silver Sword diagram from the chest beside.

Manticore Armor Gauntlets Location

The Manticore Gauntlets is the final part of the set. You will find the diagram in a small lake near the Dun Tynne Crossroads.

When you arrive at the lake, you’ll see a group of bandits near the lake. You should kill them all before you can take the treasure they guard.

After that, dive into the lake and use your Witcher Senses to find the lost satchel. You will find the Manticore Gauntlet diagram and the journal of the Manticore School Witcher in it.

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