The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers players a vast array of specialized armor sets tailored to different playstyles, but few are as distinct as the Manticore School Gear. Introduced in the Blood and Wine expansion, this set pays homage to Geralt's iconic look from the original Witcher game while providing powerful endgame stats. Tracking down the diagrams for this legendary equipment requires exploring the sun-drenched region of Toussaint, making it a rewarding journey for dedicated witchers.
Where to Find the Manticore Weapons
To begin assembling your arsenal, head northwest of Beauclair Palace to the Bastoy Prison ruins to locate the Manticore steel sword diagram. Scaling the ruined tower and searching the area will grant you the necessary blueprint. The Manticore silver sword diagram is hidden within an underwater cave situated south of the Beauclair Palace Gardens, accessible by navigating the submerged ledges.
Locating the Manticore Armor Diagrams
Finding the chest armor diagram leads Geralt to Gelenser Farm in eastern Toussaint, where a nearby cave holds red notes written on the walls. Reading Merten's Prayer inside this cave reveals the chest diagram along with clues for the remaining pieces. For the boots and trousers, travel to the Prophet Lebioda Statue, enter the abandoned temple, and blast through a weak wall using Aard to claim the rewards.
Claiming the Gauntlets and Completing the Hunt
The final piece of the scavenger hunt takes players to the Lake of Cleansing located in northeast Toussaint. Diving to the bottom of the lake allows you to retrieve the Manticore gauntlets diagram from a buried container. Once all six diagrams are collected, you can visit Grandmaster Armorer Lazare Lafargue in Beauclair to craft the entire set.
Manticore Set Bonuses and Playstyle Focus
Unlike standard armor sets, the Manticore Gear specializes heavily in alchemy traits, significantly boosting maximum toxicity and critical hit potential. Wearing three pieces allows critical hits to apply to bombs, while the full six-piece set increases the maximum charges of all alchemy items by one. This makes it an essential choice for players running powerful Euphoria or potion-focused combat builds.
