How to Get the Viper Armor in Witcher 3

One of The Witcher 3's best piece of armor is the Viper Armor. Here is how you can acquire it.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is still just as relevant as when it was released back in 2015, and now with its next-gen version on the market, players are exploring the game once again, but now in a much higher definition. A popular armor within the game is the Viper Armor, but how do players acquire such a rare piece of material?

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Viper Armor: How to Craft the Armor in Witcher 3

When first attempting to create the Viper Armor in Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you must ensure you are level 39. Anything lower, and you will not be able to craft the legendary armor.

To acquire the Viper Armor diagrams to craft it, you must complete the Open Sesame! quest.

Viper Armor Required Ingredients:

  • 4 Linen
  • 5 Leather Straps
  • 4 Hardened Leather
  • 4 Wire
  • 1 Cured Draconid Leather

Viper Armor Stats (235 Armor):

  • + 50% Poison Resist
  • + 30% Piercing Resist
  • + 30% Slashing Resist
  • + 40% Elemental Resist
  • + 40% Damage Resist (from Monsters)

The Viper Armor is one of the better pieces of armor within the game, so good luck crafting it.

All Witcher 3 Viper Gear Listed

The Viper Armor is not the only piece of Viper gear in The Witcher 3. Here is a list of every piece of Viper gear in the game.

Viper Gear in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt:

  • Viper Venomous Silver Sword
  • Viper Venomous Steel Sword
  • Viper Armor
  • Viper Boots
  • Viper Gauntlets
  • Viper Trousers

The list of Viper gear within the game is powerful, unique, and quite flashy. No monster will stand a chance against a Geralt of Rivia wielding any of the Viper Swords or wearing the Viper Armor.

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