The Best Armor Sets, Ranked

Geralt’s survival in The Witcher 3 isn’t just limited to his Witcher signs and the two swords on his back, players must also rely on Geralt’s suite of armor options to both absorb enemy damage and complement their builds.

However, given the wide range of armor options in The Witcher 3, players can often find themselves confused trying to choose the best set that helps them leverage the most out of their builds. For those who have found themselves unsure about what the best armor sets are in The Witcher 3, this ranking should be valuable.

Updated February 19, 2026, by Hamza Haq: This list has been updated with tables detailing stats for the full armor sets, level requirements, and special effects, giving players a clearer idea of what to expect from each option.

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New Moon Armor (Relic)

Exceptional Critical Damage For Precision Combat

• Acquisition: The four pieces of New Moon (Relic) armor set are all found in different locations.
  • Armor: Looted from a chest during the Open Sesame quest in the Hearts of Stone expansion.
  • Trousers: Found as a reward from one of the chests in The Royal Air Force quest.
  • Boots: Looted from a chest in the Kilkerinn Ruins in Redania.
  • Gloves: Looted from a chest in Heddel’s cemetery in Redania.

The New Moon Armor is a great choice for players who want Geralt to look sleek while scoring critical hits. While the New Moon Armor is inferior to the top-of-the-line Witcher sets, it’s a great armor choice for the mid-game. However, the armor set will become a bottleneck to most builds as players advance into the late game, especially the Blood and Wine expansion.

Besides the critical damage buff, the New Moon Armor’s dark and sleek aesthetic also adds a layer of style and sophistication to Geralt’s appearance.

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White Tiger Of The West

Small Boost To HP & Melee Damage Resistance

• Acquisition: The armor set, along with two swords, can be collected from a chest in Yennefer’s room in Vizima.

The White Tiger of the West is a visually striking armor set that can be acquired relatively early in the game. Added as part of the next-gen update, the White Tiger of the West features intricate, eastern-inspired designs, giving Geralt an elegant look.

This armor set is perfect for players who want to maximize stamina regeneration and agility. The boost to vitality makes Geralt a bit more survivable in prolonged fights, and the minor resistances are an all-around defensive buff that remains useful in all situations.

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Nilfgaardian Armor

Early Game Armor That Both Performs & Looks Great

• Acquisition: Armor set can be purchased from the Quartermaster at Crows Perch.

The Nilfgaardian set is a great early game armor set that can be purchased in Velen. The armor offers resistance against all damage types, including monsters and elemental effects. Its distinct black-and-gold design gives Geralt an imperial look. It’s also perfect for those who wish to roleplay as a Witcher who aligns with the Nilfgaardian Empire.

Given that the set can be equipped at level 10, it’s a great early game upgrade that will last most builds until level 15-18. While it’s not as powerful as some of the iconic Witcher gear, the Nilfgaardian Armor’s accessibility and early-game functionality make it a solid pick.

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Undvik Armor

Excels In Damage Resistance For Durable Combat

• Acquisition: Purchased from Kaer Trolde’s armorer or crafted with diagrams.

The Undvik armor is a single chest piece that offers excellent protection in the early mid-game and strikes the balance between protection and mobility. When donning this armor, players can expect to take on challenging enemies or even groups of enemies with confidence. The Undvik armor allows Geralt to trade more blows before having to back away to cast signs or consume potions.

The Undvik armor’s rugged and fur-lined design captures Skellige’s environmental and cultural aesthetic, making Geralt seem part of the Skellige Isles.

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Redanian Halberdier’s Armor

Provides Resistance To Melee & Ranged Damage, As Well As Two Random Effects

• Acquisition: Relic version can only be found as random loot, but the crafting diagram for the basic variant can be purchased from all armorers in Novigrad, Oxenfurt, and Skellige.

While players can randomly loot the Redanian Halberdier’s armor, the magic version is only obtainable through crafting. The Redanian Halberdier is a single-piece armor, so it lacks the synergistic features that most armor sets offer. Regardless, it’s a unique early-mid gear that stands out for its distinctive look and will appeal to those who wish to roleplay as a Witcher aligned with the Redanian Empire.

The Redanian Halberdier’s armor offers decent resistance to piercing, bludgeoning, and slashing damage, alongside resistance to two random magical effects such as poisoning or bleeding.

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Toussaint Knight’s Armor

Offers Bonus HP & Resistance Against Non-Magic Damage

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be found during the “The Curse of Carnarvon” treasure hunt quest.

The Toussaint Knight’s armor is heavy relic armor that combines exceptional defense with a striking chivalric design. The armor offers a major boost to vitality, making it one of the best options for players who find themselves struggling with defense.

The Toussaint Knight’s armor’s vitality bonus and damage resistance make it a great pick for tank builds. The armor also comes with three rune slots, allowing you to further enchant it for additional bonuses.

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Tesham Mutna Armor

Grants Life-Stealing Perk & Moderate Damage Negation

• Acquisition: Acquired during La Cage au Fou quest in the Blood and Wine expansion.

The Tesham Mutna set is a unique, vampiric-themed armor that restores a portion of Geralt’s health upon killing an enemy. The armor set contains five pieces and each worn item grants 1% of health regeneration, to a maximum of 5% when wearing the full set.

The Tesham Mutna armor is a functional set while also being visually distinct. Although subjective, the armor’s appearance may not be for everyone as it lacks aesthetic flair. Nevertheless, players who wish to prioritize survival over appearance should consider this excellent late-game armor.

Alternatively, players can also acquire the Hen Gaidth Armor if they decide to meet the Unseen Elder in Blood and Wine.

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Toussaint Knight’s Tourney Armor

Vitality Boost & Regal Aesthetic

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be found during The Curse of Carnarvon treasure hunt in the Blood and Wine expansion.

The Toussaint Knight’s Tourney set bolsters Geralt’s defenses by providing flat defensive stats that remain relevant well into the late game.

The Toussaint Knight’s Tourney set features a gilded aesthetic that reflects Toussaint’s regal and elegant craftsmanship. The armor set is ideal for late-game combat or new game plus.

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Grandmaster Legendary Forgotten Wolven Armor

Added To The Next-Gen Version That Improves Bleeding & Synergy Builds

Introduced in the next-gen version of the game, the Grandmaster Legendary Forgotten Wolven set is inspired by the armor featured in the Netflix adaptation of The Witcher. The armor offers bonuses to bleeding and adrenaline-based builds.

When equipping all six gear items, including the two swords, players can stack additional bleeding damage on a single enemy based on their accumulated adrenaline points. The Legendary Forgotten Wolven set is perfect for those who wish to dish out serious punishment and do so in style.

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Grandmaster Legendary Griffin Armor

Improved Sign Intensity & Resistance Against Monsters

• Acquisition: Crafting diagram can be found at Mont Crane Castle in the Blood and Wine expansion.

The Grandmaster Legendary Griffin armor set is one of the top-tier Witcher gear that’s ideal for players who love casting signs often. Equipping the full set enables players to cast a standard spell for free within three seconds of casting the previous spell, and the armor set also passively buffs Yrden spell by increasing the diameter of the trap.

The Grandmaster Legendary Griffin armor is a sleek Witcher set, reflecting the intelligence and strength traits of the Griffin School. Players wishing to dominate large enemy groups with tactical sign-play should consider this armor set.