The next-gen update for The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt introduced an exciting piece of gear that pays direct homage to the popular Netflix television adaptation. Known as the Forgotten Wolven Armor, this specialized medium gear set offers a distinct visual style along with unique combat stat boosts that benefit players who heavily rely on magical signs and potion usage. Finding the initial crafting diagrams requires players to venture into a notoriously dangerous location in Velen and navigate a dark, atmospheric questline filled with complex lore.
Locating the Devil Pit Quest
To begin your journey toward acquiring this distinctive gear, you must travel to the Devil's Pit quarry located southeast of Hanged Man's Tree in Velen. Outside the entrance of this massive cavern structure, you will encounter a young deacon from the Church of the Eternal Fire who urgently requests your help. Speaking with him triggers the secondary quest titled In the Eternal Fire's Shadow, which serves as the exclusive gateway to unlocking the armor diagrams.
It is highly recommended that players reach at least level 15 before descending into the cavern depths due to the tough plague-infected enemies waiting inside. Navigating the dark tunnels requires a torch or the Cat potion to properly spot hidden paths and historical notes left behind by a past Witcher named Reinald. Exploring every corner ensures you gather the necessary context to successfully complete the investigation.
Defeating the Miasmal and Unlocking Diagrams
At the deepest point of the quarry, you will confront a possessed Witcher named Reinald, followed by a terrifying entity known as the Red Miasmal. Utilizing the Yrden sign alongside quick silver sword strikes is essential to break down the boss's supernatural defenses effectively. Proper preparation with Specter Oil and carefully timed dodges will save you from suffering devastating damage during this multi-phased encounter.
Once the entity is banished, your dialogue choices with Reinald's spirit will determine the emotional outcome of the quest line. Regardless of the narrative choice you make, you will receive the base crafting formulas for the Forgotten Wolven steel sword, silver sword, and all four armor pieces. However, achieving the best possible ending by reconciling the spirit with the priest provides a more satisfying conclusion to this tragic tale.
Crafting the Forgotten Wolven Armor Set
After acquiring the initial formulas, you must visit a journeyman armor smith and blacksmith to forge the base level of the equipment. The set requires standard crafting ingredients such as hardened leather, dark iron ore, and monster hides which can be easily sourced from local merchants. Equipping the full set provides substantial bonuses to sign intensity, adrenaline point gain, and potion duration length.
For players looking to maximize their late-game performance, the diagrams can eventually be upgraded to Mastercrafted and Grandmaster tiers once you reach the appropriate levels. The Grandmaster version alters the visual design to closely replicate the armor worn in the show's later seasons while drastically amplifying your offensive magical capabilities. Gathering the necessary resources to complete the final upgrade transforms Geralt into a highly efficient combatant against the toughest monsters.
