Equipment of the School of Manticore - one of the innovations that appeared in the game along with the release of the DLC "Blood and Wine" for The Witcher 3. It is known that the witchers of this School came from the East, so their military equipment was based on the use of bombs and alchemy.
The search for armor and weapons is connected to the quest cycle Witcher Antiquities: Manticore School Grandmaster Armor.
Armor of the School of Manticore in The Witcher 3
For high resistance most known damage types will cost Geralt an increased level intoxication.
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Equipment Effects | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | Grandmaster (Level 41) | 240 Bronya 10 Toxicity + 19 % Stab resistance + 24 % Slash resistance + 31 % Monster Damage Resistance + 25 % Extra damage on crit. hit |  |
| Legendary (Level 71) | 390 Bronya + 20 % Getting adrenaline + 17 % Stab resistance + 16 % Impact damage resistance + 22 % Slash resistance + 30 % Monster Damage Resistance |  | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Equipment Effects | |
| Gloves | Grandmaster (Level 41) | 87 Bronya 5 Toxicity + 5 % Stab resistance + 6 % Slash resistance + 12 % Elemental Resistance + 5 % Critical Strike Chance |  |
| Legendary (Level 71) | 147 Bronya + 10 % Power of Signs + 4 % Stab resistance + 5 % Slash resistance + 5 % Monster Damage Resistance + 10 % Elemental Resistance |  | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Equipment Effects | |
| Pants | Grandmaster (Level 41) | 91 Bronya 10 Toxicity + 9 % Slash resistance + 11 % Monster Damage Resistance + 33 % Elemental Resistance + 5% Critical Strike Chance |  |
| Legendary (Level 71) | 151 Bronya + 10 % ATK + 10 % Power of Signs + 8 % Slash resistance + 10 % Monster Damage Resistance + 30 % Elemental Resistance |  | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Equipment Effects | |
| Boots | Grandmaster (Level 41) | 91 Bronya 5 Toxicity + 5 % Stab resistance + 6 % Slash resistance + 6 % Monster Damage Resistance + 25 % Extra damage on crit. hit |  |
| Legendary (Level 71) | 151 Bronya + 20 % Getting adrenaline + 17 % Stab resistance + 16 % Impact damage resistance + 22 % Slash resistance + 30 % Monster Damage Resistance |  |
Where to find blueprints for the Grandmaster Armor of the Manticore School
In order to collect a complete set of grandmaster equipment of the School of Manticore, it is necessary to carefully study the surroundings of the Principality of Toussaint. For example:
- Near The economy of the gelensers there is a tunnel, the approaches of which are guarded panthers. It goes deep underground and leads to a circular man-made room with prayer cards on the walls. One of them is the drawing of the grandmaster's armor.
- Not far from Farms Bazan the Lake of Purification is located, at the bottom of which lies a bag with a drawing of grandmaster gloves. Before diving, you should deal with gangsters on the shore.
- In the sanctuary around Statues of the Prophet Lebeda there is a fragile wall that can be destroyed by Aard. Behind it is a secret room with a ghost and a box with blueprints for grandmaster pants and boots.
| Equipment item | Location / Teleport point | On the map | On the ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmaster Armor | Principality of Toussaint / Gelenser household |  |  |
| Grandmaster Gloves | Principality of Toussaint / Farm Bazan |  |  |
| Grandmaster Pants Grandmaster boots | Principality of Toussaint / Statue of the Prophet Lebeda |  |  |
How to make Manticore School Grandmaster Armor
The creation of the grandmaster armor of the Manticore School will be undertaken exclusively by armored grandmaster, providing its services on the square near main market in the center of Toussaint. From the ingredients you will need:
| Equipment item | Armor Level | Resources | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmaster Armor | Grandmaster | 2 × Draconid Hide 2 × Dimerite plate 2 × Monster Ear 2 × Monster Eye |  |
| Grandmaster Gloves | Grandmaster | 1 × Draconid Hide 1 × Meteoritic Iron Plate 1 × Monster Hair 1 × Monster Blood |  |
| Grandmaster Pants | Grandmaster | 1 × Draconid Hide 1 × Dimerite Ingot 1 × Monster Claw 2 × Monster Blood |  |
| Grandmaster boots | Grandmaster | 1 × Draconid Hide 1 × Dimerite plate 4 × Monster Claw 2 × Monster Blood |  |
Appearance:
Bonus for wearing a partial or full set of armor:
- 3 details: the ability to deal critical hits and damage with bombs.
- 6 details: +1 to the number of charges of alchemy items.
Where to find the blueprints for the legendary armor of the Manticore School
This type of equipment can only be collected in the mode "New Game+". Location of all elements of armor and weapons the equipping character and other party members have the same element with coordinates of previous caches.
How to make the legendary Manticore School armor
Despite the recurring location, the crafting requirements for legendary equipment in The Witcher 3 substantially higher. One of the important ingredients is previous version armor.
| Equipment item | Armor Level | Resources | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| legendary armor | Grandmaster | 1 × Manticore School Armor 2 × Reinforced Draconid Hide 2 × Plate of enriched dimerite 1 × Monster brain 1 × Monster Heart |  |
| Legendary Gloves | Grandmaster | 1 × Gloves of the School of Manticore 1 × Reinforced Draconid Hide 1 × Enriched Dimerite Ingot 1 × Monster Essence 2 × Monster Bone |  |
| Legendary Pants | Grandmaster | 1 × Manticore School Pants 1 × Reinforced Draconid Hide 1 × Plate of enriched dimerite 2 × Monster Bone 2 × Crushed Monster Flesh |  |
| Legendary Boots | Grandmaster | 1 × School of Manticore Boots 1 × Reinforced Draconid Hide 1 × Plate of enriched dimerite 2 × Monster Bone 4 × Crushed Monster Flesh |  |
Appearance:
Bonuses for simultaneously wearing several elements of the legendary equipment of the School of Manticore are also match with their grandmaster counterparts.
Weapons of the School of Manticore in The Witcher 3
The combat characteristics of swords are summarized in general chart:
| Type of weapon | Weapon quality | Weapon effects | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel sword | Grandmaster (Level 41) | 335-409 Damage + 250 armor penetration + 50 % Extra damage on crit. hit + 5 % Critical Strike Chance + 10 % Chance to cause bleeding + 5 % Add. experience for a fatal blow to a person |  |
| Legendary (Level 74) | 572-700 Damage + 250 armor penetration + 50 % Extra damage on crit. hit + 15 % Critical Strike Chance + 12 % Chance to cause bleeding + 5 % Add. experience for a fatal blow to a person |  | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Weapon effects | |
| Silver Sword | Grandmaster (Level 41) | 472-576 Damage + 250 armor penetration + 50 % Extra damage on crit. hit + 5 % Critical Strike Chance + 10 % Chance to cause bleeding + 5 % Add. experience for killing a monster |  |
| Legendary (Level 74) | 769-939 Damage + 250 armor penetration + 50 % Extra damage on crit. hit + 15 % Critical Strike Chance + 12 % Chance to cause bleeding + 5 % Add. experience for killing a monster |  |
Where to find the blueprints for the grandmaster weapons of the School of Manticore
In search of swords, the witcher will face a number of difficulties:
- On the territory of the ruined prison, located near Ruins of the fortress of Astre, there is a drawing of a grandmaster steel sword. To get to it, you need to climb onto the collapsed wall, walk along its edge and jump down inside a small tower. The cache is disguised as a brick in masonry.
- If you go along the coast Old Amphitheater, you can stumble upon a flooded cave. After some time, Geralt will begin to see visions under the influence of hallucinogenic fumes, with which it is better not interact. Having won archespore and several kikimore, you must continue along the main corridor. He will lead the witcher not only to the spirit of the Prophet Quinoa, but also to a box with a drawing of a grandmaster's silver sword.
| Equipment item | Location / Teleport point | On the map | On the ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmaster Steel Sword | Principality of Toussaint / Ruins of the fortress of Astre |  |  |
| Grandmaster Silver Sword | Principality of Toussaint / Old Amphitheater |  |  |
How to make the Grandmaster Weapon of the Manticore School
Blacksmith Grandmaster will fulfill an order for the manufacture of swords of the School of Manticore.
| Equipment item | Blacksmith Level | Resources | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmaster Steel Sword | Grandmaster | 2 × Leather scraps 2 × Dimerite Ingot 1 × Ruby Dust 1 × Monster saliva |  |
| Grandmaster Silver Sword | Grandmaster | 2 × Leather scraps 2 × Dimerite Ingot 1 × Ruby 1 × Monster brain |  |
Where to find the blueprints of the legendary weapons of the School of Manticore
As with armor, Legendary quality weapons can be found in the same locations as Grandmaster weapons. However, to collect it, you need to start "New Game+".
How to make the legendary weapons of the School of Manticore
To create, you will need grandmaster quality swords, several new resources and blacksmith from Toussaint.
| Equipment item | Blacksmith Level | Resources | Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
| legendary steel sword | Grandmaster | 1 × Manticore School Steel Sword 2 × Leather scraps 2 × Enriched Dimerite Ingot 1 × Monster saliva 1 × Monster brain |  |
| Legendary Silver Sword | Grandmaster | 1 × Silver Sword of the School of Manticore 2 × Leather scraps 2 × Enriched Dimerite Ingot 1 × Monster Blood 1 × Monster Hair |  |
Cheats for getting the equipment of the School of Manticore in The Witcher 3
In The Witcher 3, you can get any items, including the full set of Manticore School equipment, through game console and special teams. This method is suitable for those who cannot devote time to the classic collection of equipment, but want to test it in battle. Also, using the console, you can get the legendary armor of the Manticore School in total in one pass.
How to get Manticore School armor via console (cheats)
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Our team |
|---|---|---|
| Armor | Grandmaster | additem('Red Wolf Armor 1') |
| Legendary | additem('Red Wolf Armor 2') | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Our team |
| Gloves | Grandmaster | additem('Red Wolf Gloves 1') |
| Legendary | additem('Red Wolf Gloves 2') | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Our team |
| Pants | Grandmaster | additem('Red Wolf Pants 1') |
| Legendary | additem('Red Wolf Pants 2') | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Our team |
| Boots | Grandmaster | additem('Red Wolf Boots 1') |
| Legendary | additem('Red Wolf Boots 2') |
How to get the School of Manticore weapons through the console (codes)
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Our team |
|---|---|---|
| Steel sword | Grandmaster | additem('Red Wolf School steel sword 1') |
| Legendary | additem('Red Wolf School silver sword 1') | |
| Equipment item | Equipment quality | Our team |
| Silver Sword | Grandmaster | additem('Red Wolf School steel sword 2') |
| Legendary | additem('Red Wolf School silver sword 2') |
Write in the comments if you liked the armor and weapons from the add-on, or if you remained a fan of the equipment of the classic Schools. Even more useful guides for collecting armor from The Witcher 3 here.
Is there anything wrong with your commands? For the legendary steel sword, additem('Red Wolf School SILVER sword 1'). Silver is silver, right? Same goes for the other sword. I haven't tested the command yet, so I might be wrong.