Witcher 3 - The BEST Build for Every Witcher Armor!
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Witcher 3 - The BEST Build for Every Witcher Armor!
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0:00 Ultimate Witcher 3 Build Guide
0:35 DON’T SKIP THIS SECTION (pls)
5:22 Ultimate Food Guide
6:55 Cat Armor Build
13:10 Griffin Armor Build
18:57 Bear Armor Build
29:45 Wolf Armor Build
34:59 Viper Armor Build
40:57 Forgotten Wolf (Netflix) Armor Build
46:02 Manticore Armor Build
52:03 goodbye goodbye
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I was expecting like a 10-20 minute video quickly describing the builds and what not, but I did not expect a near 1 hour video on this, awesome!
same lol
Im my opinion, wolven is the way to play. Not only does it provide good and effective gameplay, but it also is the most immersive in my opinion. Geralt should be using all the things he has at his disposal, plus it’s his school’s armor.
I absolutely agree with that, especially the immersion part. It just makes sense for geralt to go with the armor of his own school, as it would suit his combat style the most.
Feline supremacy 💯
in books, geralt use sings ( quen, aard and axii) and he is a sword master. I believe that both feline build and wolf build are good and pretty lore accurate if you adjust the builds a bit
Just a shame that you can't get the Wolven Armour until you're about halfway or so through the base game (since you can't get the base version's diagrams until the plot has you go to Kaer Morhen).
I love the wolf armor the all black,or red with the bleed damage and everything is pretty damn good.
This video goes straight into my bookmarks. A reference for anyone starting a NG+ and willing to try out various builds.
The bear build is simply ingenious. Because of you I will need to play this game for the third time.
You say that like it's a bad thing! 😝🤪😜
I have not yet played NG+ nor Next-gen version, but I will do so. The game is really great, but after some time it has weaker moments. I agree that the fights should be harder or more engaging in some way. It could have much less opponents, but with better AI and more capable so that playing a Witcher is more like in books and less hack'n'slash.
@@pepparmostheelder naa bro just do blood and wine start only do a save, then ng plus on that save , not op but still somewhat fresh
@@Pipo_Gaming Oh right forgot that there was an option to do that, fair enough.
I just used a sword glitch and got the unbelievable amount of money in a day for everything!
Thanks for the video and for the massive effort that went it to it. Your work on this channel is just phenomenal and it makes the whole community better. Here's little something in appreciation.
Hyvä äijä💪
Pakko sanoo että oon kyllä samaa mieltä
Mmm
A little tip for the bear build, Metamorphosis can be proc'ed 5 times instantly by using axi while riding roach, that way you always go into fight with the Decoctions active 😀 amazing video 👌
Did metamorphosis decoction use the one in your inventory or it just magically appear?
@@koreomegaa898 they use the ones you have crafted
@@OverkillBillsXbox so for example if you have 2 in your inventory then you activate the decoction via metamorphosis then you only have 1 left. Is that correct?
@@koreomegaa898 yes
As a new Witcher 3 player, I really appreciate this highly detailed video. Thank you so much! The effort you put into this shows.
Me too 😅. I dont know even what to do with my side quest.
@@cyrilvictormandal480 I probably level up then clear up the previous area
@cyrilvictormandal480 just Plat it the way you like the first time. You will never get to see everything in one play threw much less 5 lol
@@cyrilvictormandal480I recommend play by level for the first time switch up between side and main
What order do I have to play the DLCs in?
Truly the best Witcher 3 next gen video around. I can only imagine the effort that went into not just the production but acquiring all the gear, and formulating the early/mid/late game point allocations! Last I played W3 was when it first came out, and I did Cat build very similar to yours here. I started out a new playthrough and got bored doing the same thing, so I happened upon this video. I switched out to the Griffin sign based build, and it's a lot of fun!
I've beaten this game at least 5 times, and this was still stuffed with great new optimization information for me.
what your fav build. im lev 12 before meeting triss rn, and idk wat to play. Im rly good at dodging a bunch of enemies. the only hard target I've had was a gargoyle. Im rly wanting to do either cat, manticore, wolf, or griffin. But i also want the best ending and i heard you need points into axii
For axii its specifically the delusion skill for dialogue. Its basically the witchers version of "speech" skill in games. Other than that i never really level axii. Ocasionally i will use the skill that controls enemies in combat. Brings me back to witcher 2 version of axii
This video is insanely amazing! Thank you so much for the time commitment and detail you put into this project. After watching your armor builds I was torn between Griffin and Ursine Armor, and this absolutely sold me on Griffin! (I'm a fight from a distance when possible kinda gal. I play a Cleric or a Druid in DnD too 😅) I can wait to take all this information and incorporate it into my gameplay!
This guide is one of the best I've seen. It really opens up the replay value that the 4.0 rebalance has created. I'm with Neon that Forgotten Wolven armor with Piercing Cold is incredibly fun. The weight of those blasts is one of the best feelings I've had in any game I've played. The ragdoll effects of an instant kill can be insane, as well. I sent a bandit flying over a distant hill, cartwheeling in midair. Adding that to those gorgeous sword kill animations makes for some epic battles. Thanks!
Patiently waited for this
This video is so technical that I was expecting to watch it for 15min MAX... but your explanations, joy, passion, detail and whatever anyone may add, made me watch the entire thing non-skip´, and also save the video for future use
This is probably the best build guide I've ever seen.
I appreciate how you've tailored the builds to reflect all the changes made in the next gen update, which are significant.
Thanks again for the time and effort you put into this guide.
I greatly appreciate the builds you have here and have finally found my most optimized combat+alchemy build because of you. I have been playing sword sign for so long because I was so use to that and I have loved it. Now though my gameplay style is finally where I wanted it to be.
Incredible good guide. Also the structure of this video is great.
Putting general important topics at the beginning and making the rest modular was a good choice!
I just finished setting up the Griffin Armor Build. I absolutely love it! 😍 You were not kidding when you said your sword becomes secondary! Just wanted you to know how happy I am. Now to try another build.
This is by far the best build guide for Witcher 3 that I have seen - well thought out, while striving between a balance of fun interactions and good damage output and decisions made based upon synergies and set fantasy (since Skellige is all about extremes and hardiness - a Witcher using Bear armor and being a towering-way-too-much-potion-imbibing indestructible madman is definitely appropriate) and not just going for Euphoria sword/sign play regardless of the set used while not considering any alternatives. At some point, when you play through the game at want to mix things up, this definitely provides you with good inspiration. Great video, the work is definitely appreciated!
This is absolutely monumental. Bookmarked for future reference. Thank you so much for your time and effort. 😎👍
I only found your channel a few days ago. The video where at the end you asked if people wanted this video. Imagine my surprise when I opened up CZcams today and its here already. This is fantastic. Thank you.
I've looked quite literally everywhere for a video like this thank you so much!
I'm pretty sure I've said it previously, but like Athena, you came onto the YT scene fully formed. It's only been a year and a half and you're one of my favorite channels, and this is surely one of your best videos so far.
Also, adapting the Viper playstyle for Wolf sounds like it would be a blast. (Obviously replacing poison with bleed.) Thanks for a bunch of builds to sink my teeth into!
Ah.. i automatically imagine Barnabas (AC Odyssey) talking this
@@izud Like Barnabas from AC:Odyssey? 💀
This video is absolutely amazing! The effort is clearly seeing and you have a new subscriber. Please keep making more content like this I know it's a lot of work but it's highly appreciated!
Thank you so much for making this!! Your huge effort is recognised: this is SO appreciated!
This video is extremely useful and I'm sure a lot of us will revisit it multiple times when we try out different builds and armor sets. So I just wanted to say thanks for that.
I made a NG+ setup in preparation for next gen update and this video is perfect for possibilities in my next play-trough ❤
EXTREMELY helpful guide, thank you man.
For what it’s worth I got recommended this video after looking up a couple other random witcher vids for my new playthrough, so you should hopefully still be getting good traffic.
Wow! Thanks for choosing my screenshot for the preview of your video. I really appreciate it!
Awesome, thanks a lot for putting all of that together in one vid.
Was literally already going for a similar wolf school build in my playthrough I picked back up. I love casting signs and fast attacking with the occasional strong attack.
Amazing video. I just started playing and am so excited to try out these builds. I had built Geralt for all attack and didn't realize the fun I was missing out on. Thank you
great video highlighting the pros and cons of each set and the different play styles associated with those sets, cheers for this its much appreciated
A whole hour video from Neon Knight?!
Yes please!
Thank you for that video. It gave me idea how to make my manticore euphoria build better.
Amazing skill build vid, super informative and thought provoking concocting ultimate builds for each set! Thanks
Exactly the video I needed, to get an overview over all the sets and playstyles. Thank you! 🎉
This video is awesome! Thanks for making such a detailed guide. It is clear that you put a lot of time and experimentation into it to get these great builds. I like the wolf one because it feels like the most immersive. It's Geralt's school, and it is the most balanced, relying on both signs and swords. That said, the Viper build is rediculously overpowered. The fact that you can run troll, ekimara, and katakan, and still have room for potions means that you always have great health regeneration. Then whirl with aerondight, and all the other uprades, can kill most enemies very quickly. Viper is also the cheapest and easiest to get since you don't have to upgrade all the way.
Thanks so much for the awesome video. Love to look at the many different ways to play the game and keep it interesting!! Don’t feel bad about all those hours playing. I have been playing for a couple of years now, over and over. Just got a PS5 so I’m pumped about all the updates!! 😊
Great video. Some of the initial explanation I already knew, but only from having started Deathmarch recently and actually having to pay attention to builds this time. Very impressive that you made such a long video while remaining incredibly concise.
Playing through NG+ on Deathmarch for my first ever playthrough, barely got to level 45 and made myself a full set of Griffin armor, used your build(it's not fully optimized cus i haven't completed blood and wine yet), but wow, your Griffin build absolutely MELTS, you've definitely gained a new Subscriber!
Neon! It's always a treat getting a notification that you've posted. Talking video games AND statistics!? A man after my own heart XD I might have to try out your Bear build after this. You made it look so fun! I am pretty married to my Manticore, tho...
I remember the first time I ran that Cat build with Troll, Ekimmara and Katakan decoctions and it was SO BUSTED and so fun for me!
I love the sword fighting in this game, I am not a big fan of signs (most of the time I straight up forget about them) and being a living blender is top tier game play 😁
Finally decided to continue my third playthrough from December and this is very useful. Thank you for the thorough recommendation! My preference is Cat armor. The build is pretty similar to what I already use but there are some added tips I will be definitely putting to use.
i was waiting for this video for so long, and you absolutely did not disappoint. fantastic job!
I just LOVE the Griffin build cause it shows you the full potential of a "real" witcher. Great for Role-Playing too.
Kinda sad the synergie mutation got nerfed pretty hard tho...
idk, too me it seems more like geralt turned into a mage. never heard of a spell slinging witcher
@@dipswewon4701it’s basically a battle mage. My griffin set up is a little bit different. I was focusing on Aard and piercing cold. No enchanted runes. Only Aard and Yrden.
@@dipswewon4701 "The witchers had called him Gryphon. In honour of him and his teachings the school was named the School of the Griffin. Together with their head sorcerer they created a new discipline, one that focused on magic, preparedness and flexibility."
Great vid! I'm super hyped for what would geralt do witcher 3, watched the witcher 2 video about 5 times to catch all the details :)
Awesome video, replaying for the 5th time and I still am discovering new and fun combos to use. Learned alot from this, thanks and subscribed!
Great video! Really interested in your Bear build and will be trying it out soon. Keep it up Neon this is one of my favorite games and it is awesome to see you trying out so many different avenues.
As someone who learned how to make builds by myself and understand how and why, which and what works with eachother - by taking only the best parts from other guides years ago, i can really appreciate the comprehensive explanation to all the skills and glyphs you include for each build, and in a way that assumes a person clicked on the video for a specific build and not all of them per se. Very well done, I'm happy your 1h video got the attention it deserves so more new players have an easier time learning the ins and outs of building. In so many playthroughs i have never played a maxed out sign build and now that i saw what you did with the Griffin i think that's what I'm gonna try next in NG+
I know it's not much but I just wanted to say thank you for your great content. Keep it up the good work.
Thank you from the people like me finally getting into this game now you are the most educational and worth while person doing this I can't stress enough how helpful your videos have been.
That was great! As soon as the video finished, I fast traveled to get two bottles of potion for clearance (in case I screwed up) and reworked my blue sign build.
Thanks!
I love how the Forgotten Wolven build reflects the way you receive the scripts. Reinald specifically tells you to trap the spirit with Yrden and then cast Aard to knock his soul out. 👌
With the set, you can knock any monster's soul out, along with their ragdolls, which tend to end up in Kaer Morhen from Toussaint
Your witcher videos are always top knotch. Thanks man
I have withcer 3 on pc, but I've completed it on switch and was done with it. Your video had me re-download it on pc. Well done!
Thanks a lot, man. Lately, I started exploring different signs, potions, and firecrackers and I'm a fan of the wolven armor. It's canonically correct and not only that it's not that kind of a META because people would usually use the aerodnight and Tousiant steel sword. Now I will be able to play with the signs more often
I just finished watching the entire vid. Well done overall. I make builds on my gaming channel and I wouldn't expect anyone to carbon copy builds, and they should really just be a baseline for everyone's personal preference. I have a similar Wolven set I do to yours, but I swap out adrenaline rush and deadly counter when I want to have fun. I'm going to try the conductors of magic with firestream. Interesting interaction I didn't know about.
I love the Cat build. I know it’s cliche but the best defense is a great offense.
Great video! It really made me go back and think about playing the game again and trying to make my own build based around the Griffin armor set.
OMG, I'm in awe by your video! Such a thorough explanation, I lack words to thank you for this, honestly... 👏👏👏👏👏
oh my god you’ve blessed us with a whole ass one hour video
Wow I really wish I knew that Legendary armors in NG+ kept the Grandmaster set bonuses. I've been sticking with my Grandmaster armor from the initial playthrough because I didn't want to lose the GM set bonus, so I never even bothered to craft the NG+ variants yet, least until I got to GM armor sets again
Well, it's still a good handicap for NG+. Makes it a little challenging
great guide, i am currently replaying this game on my new game + after 5 years. I had a similar thought as your bear build, but I somehow thought it meant to be only 1 decoction activated at a time lol. thanks for clarifying it for me. keep up the good work.
I just started to play and mod W3. Number of mechanics present feel overwhelming so it is very helpful to see several possible combinations. Thank you.
For the Forgotten Wolven set, I like to go with Gorged On Power and Focus skills instead of Muscle Memory and Precise Blows. Makes the Aard much more effective as you build adrenaline, while not making fast attacks a no brainer, leading to more combo variations with heavy attacks. Also I just stock up on Greater Veles runestones, as you don't need that extra sword damage for the build to unleash it's full potential. Nonetheless, great builds! Love the content!
For Bear gear, if you’re like me and don’t like wearing mismatched armor pieces, the Elemental protection glyphs can be very helpful. Bear gear is great but you can be wiped out by elemental damage before you can blink.
elemental damage is the damage caused by wraiths, not by elementals. So drinking a reliever's decoction is the way to go :).. better use those slots for greater mending
@@Vandelgard elemental damage is what Olgierds specters deal in the painted world - and the wild hunt general who’s name I can’t remember that throws the white magical ball projectiles at you, as well as the elven “statues” in touissant. Relievers decoction works relatively well for Olgierd but the others I mentioned plus others I’m sure I’ve forgotten deal pure elemental damage.
@@nerdoutreachprogram5358 true, I was trying out some spawned ennemies, and the wild hunt mage is by far the most difficult one, a few of those can pretty much instantly kill you from a distance.
@@Vandelgard imagine not running rank 3 ghost oil and Moon grenade =D
I've played this game so many times I can't even count but I've never really tried different builds I've always just played straightforward combat this video makes me want to go in now and start a new game and try some of your builds thank you for your time and efforts
This is the video I’ve been looking for. Precise, simple, thorough. I am a beginner and it is very overwhelming. What to do and where to go and what is going on. And I’ve read all the books. But actually being Geralt is way different than seeing him in your mind lol
tried them all, all of them are an absolute blast. even tried a wolf build with metamorphosis instead of COM and it was so good at getting the mutagens with the igni and bleed stacking it was awesome and very fun. if you haven't tried it, please do you'll have a blast guaranteed.
great video too been a fan for a while just now decided to comment for the first time (I think) ❤
I personally would love for you to do some video on some more niche and silly builds. Like, since I notice there are some itens in the game that boost your exp gain I was wondering if it’s possible to do a max exp gain build or at least something similar. The same goes to gold received or a crossbow/bombs build.
That Bear Armor Build is so insane!!!! Kudos to you man I can only imagine how much work went while making this guide.
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I was holding out commenting for the algo till the end of the vijeo, but that obviously sneaky insert right there... dayum
Great video
As an alternative to swapping the 6 piece bonus for Aerondight something I've been having fun with lately is combining the 3 piece bonus from two Witcher sets. One of my favorites so far has been a mix of bear and manticore.
It mostly involved carpet bombing things with well leveled bombs and then rolling over them with whirl and quen. Definitely not the most optimised build ever but so much fun
im assuming bear chest and bear swords. with manticore gauntlets, legs and boots?
@@nukenade4623 Not quite. I did manticore swords and gloves with bear for the rest.
The bear chest was the obvious fashion choice but i liked the look i got with the manticore swords better
That's a good idea. Idk why I never thought to mix 3 pieces of different sets before..Ive swapped chest pieces before but never a 3/3 split. think I'm going to try a wolf/cat mix next.
Epic video and perfect timing! Can't wait to try your Griffin build since I've never gone full signs like that.
Yep this is a great video and very well explained! Thanks for all you do!! ❤
"the aard intensity skill increases aard intensity believe it or not".-xD
My favorite build is endless Whirlwind.
Adrenalin gained by every attack, Aerondight with reach, trigger whirl and dont stop as long as you hit enemies.
Wanted to exploit this for leveling up Aerondight quickly and found it too fun to give up.
Further every Adrenalin point is boosting critical hits and sign intensity.
Thank you for the build help... appreciate the time you took...perhaps I can finally go for that platinum!!!
Your builds are legendary mate! I used to griffin build for the main story and enjoyed every minute of it and then changed to the wolven build for hearts of stone and blood and wine and had tons of fun. Thanks mate
Another great video. Cat and Manticore builds are the closest i use. However never wanna be so powerful that combat becomes boring. My Geralt is sword master, focusing on strong attacks with fast movement using alchemy and basic signs. Always trying not to be hit by enemy.
I was initially shocked that such a new content creator could amass a hefty subscriber count so fast.
But lately, it’s been super clear why. You work really damn hard on your videos dude. It shows!
This is literally perfect timing I was just about to start New Game+ for the first time thank you!
Was waiting for this video. Thank you for your hard work :)
I love this! As stupid as this might sound; I have well over 700h in this game but on my first Playthroughs I didn't really engage with the combat rpg elements of the game beyond "Oh look - this sword has a higher number". Until a few months ago I found it quite difficult to come up with a Build that isn't just fun but also worth a damn so this Video is perfect for me and also I'm reinstalling the game again....
So I have some questions. Is the general perk that causes adrenaline points to increase sign damage worth it. Is it like a multiplicative boost? Second can you do an ideal crossbow and bomb build? Point of fact, I was suprised that the manticore build on here wasn't a bomb one, since it is the only set that can really do it. Also can you go over some of the lesser known mutations in builds. I really love how you used metamorphosis in your bear build and I will definitely be trying that out.
This is BY FAR the best, most in-depth, informative and useful Witcher 3 video I've ever watched. Excellent job bro!! This video goes right into my favorite videos, Witcher playlist and liked videos. 😂
Watched the whole video. Great work Neon Knight! Will defintiely be bookmarking this video for my next playthrough. I think the only thing that would make this 1% better would have been a little cheat sheet screenshot for each build with all the necessary bits. Still, absolutely amazing video. Thanks so much for all your amazing content!
It seems to me like carrying Wraith Decoction might synergize well with that Bear build; free Quen shield when a hit takes 1/3 of your health off and the set bonus gives you a chance to cast another when that one shatters.
Edit: So I just realized, you can't actually stash decoctions. So I guess you have to permanently drop your decoctions? Which means once you commit to this build there's really no going back since decoctions can really only be made once. Well I guess technically you can make them again in NG+, but if you do you've hamstrung the build unless you throw that decoction away again.
I just recently found a silver sword named Gesheft and I think it would be better for the griffin sign build I found it after following the wisp in the land of a thousand fables after killing the cloud giant and the silver sword for me does 981-1199 damage and adds 20 percent sign intensity on all of the signs I think this would make the griffin build even stronger.
You need 6 piece Griffen for 40% bigger traps to fight in for the bonus and the stamina regen AND sign intensity increased by 100% and damage reduction reduced by 20% if you don't use both swords you're trading all that for that Geshef bonus. Not worth it by no means.
Just finished Witcher 1 & 2 for the first time, and coming back to my 2nd playthrough of Witcher 3. Glad I found your channel!
Your beginning skill diagram really helped me complete a part I was struggling on in New Game +. It was when you have to send Regis into a blood frenzy.
The ''Ultimate Food Guide'' Timestamp killed me💀💀💀
On ur Griffin build you should try Eruption instead of Rotation. Explosions are much more fun imo
Also the Ekhidna and Ekimara potion go well with the Griffin build because one increases stamina regen by +2 per second after every standard signs cast and the other regenerates health whenever using stamina to cast a sign
Dude, thank you for this. I can't even imagine the time this took.
Very much appreciated, I love your channel, and your style. The monotone puns you sprinkle in are *muah* chef's kiss. Stay awesome
amazing! I've been playing for about 5 years now and always love new ways to up my stats and gear :)
Can't think of anything to say, so this is just for the algorithm.
Autolike, I just know it’s going to be good :D
Pd: Still waiting for the “What would Geralt do?” Witcher 3 edition
An incredible amount of work. Thank you.
Lovely timing, I was just doing the treasure hunts for Feline and Ursine gear today