The Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt introduces players to the beautiful region of Toussaint, which holds the secrets to the highest tier of witcher equipment. Finding the Grandmaster Wolven gear allows Geralt of Rivia to maximize the combat potential of the School of the Wolf with balanced statistics. Unlike other gear sets in this expansion, the Wolven variant features unique assembly steps that set it apart from its counterparts.
Starting the Grandmaster Scavenger Hunt
To begin your quest for this ultimate armor set, you must visit the city of Beauclair in Toussaint and speak with the grandmaster smith, Lazare Lafargue. Initiating his specific dialogue options will trigger several treasure hunts, revealing clues about the master craftsmen who came before him. The quest tracker will direct you toward specific points of interest across the duchy where the hidden diagrams reside.
Unlike the other witcher schools in the expansion, the Grandmaster Wolven set possesses a major structural advantage that players should note. You do not need the Mastercrafted versions of the Wolven gear in your inventory to forge these endgame items. This design choice saves substantial time and resources, allowing direct progression into the final tier.
Locating the Hidden Diagrams in Toussaint
The six required diagrams are split between two distinct locations within the sun-drenched valleys of Toussaint. Your first destination takes you to the ruins of Termes Palace, located in the southeastern portion of the map. You will need to utilize the Master's Ruby to bypass the magical barrier blocking the entrance to the underground chambers.
Once inside the subterranean corridors, clearing the area of aggressive wraiths and giant centipedes is vital for survival. Exploring the far side of the main chamber reveals a small satchel containing the diagrams for the armor, trousers, and boots. Grabbing these items updates your quest log and highlights the remaining pieces hidden elsewhere.
Uncovering the Silver and Steel Swords
The final diagrams, which include the steel sword, silver sword, and gauntlets, are hidden inside an old archeological campsite located near the flooded ruins. Navigating these narrow tunnels requires careful movement to avoid structural collapses and hidden monster nests. Following the path to the end leads to a desk containing the journal of the elven blacksmith along with the blueprints.
Gathering all six papers completes the exploration phase of the scavenger hunt, allowing you to return to the city workshops. Safely obtaining these materials ensures that you have everything necessary to proceed to the crafting phase. With the plans in hand, preparing the financial and material investment is your next logical step.
Crafting Costs and Combat Performance
Manufacturing the final pieces requires an exceptional blacksmith who has unlocked his full artistic potential through your side quests. Lazare Lafargue is the only merchant capable of assembling these high-tier items in the entire game. Players should prepare for substantial gold investments due to the rare components required for the assembly.
The crafting recipes rely heavily on expensive materials like Enriched Dimeritium Plates and Infused Slyzard Hides. Equipping the full armor set provides massive bonuses to Adrenaline gain and sign intensity, complementing a versatile combat playstyle. Utilizing the set bonuses effectively allows Geralt to execute devastating critical attacks while maintaining high defensive capabilities.
