Griffin Decoction |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Type | Decoction |
| Rarity | Relic |
| Weight | 0  |
| Effects | Taking damage raises damage resistance (up to an upper limit) for the remainder of the fight. 1% Resistance to slashing damage 1% Resistance to piercing damage 1% Resistance to bludgeoning damage 1% Resistance to damage from monsters 1% Resistance to elemental damage |
| Duration | 1,800 |
| Toxicity | 50 |
| Charges | 1 |
Griffin Decoction is a Decoction in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Decoctions are special mixtures that Geralt can imbibe to gain various buffs with more substantial effects compared to Potions, placing a greater emphasis on synergy with the player's build and playstyle. These effects have a much longer duration, but they also incur Decoction Toxicity which, unlike Potion Toxicity, does not dissipate over time and remains active for the duration of the Decoction, essentially holding a sizeable chunk of your Toxicity bar and limiting your ability to imbibe other concoctions. Decoctions can be used at any time from the Inventory. By default, they have only 1 charge each but can be replenished by Meditating for at least one hour while possessing one or more units of Alcohol.
Griffin Decoction Attributes in The Witcher 3
The Griffin Decoction has the following properties:
Taking damage raises damage resistance (up to an upper limit) for the remainder of the fight.
1% Resistance to slashing damage
1% Resistance to piercing damage
1% Resistance to bludgeoning damage
1% Resistance to damage from monsters
1% Resistance to elemental damage
This Decoction raises your damage resistance by 1% for each hit received, up to a maximum of 25%. This resistance is reset with the conclusion of every fight, so this is particularly useful for longer fights such as with Bosses or very large groups of opponents. Note that blocks (parries) with a Sword or attacks blocked with Quen will not trigger the effect.
Griffin Decoction's effects have a base duration of 1,800, but this can be improved with every single point invested in any Skills in the Alchemy Skill line. The Adaptation skill also specifically improves the duration of all Decoctions up to a maximum of 50%. However, this is generally not a worthwhile skill to invest in as you get more than enough of a duration boost just by investing in any Alchemy skills.
Griffin Decoction Crafting Information in The Witcher 3
Like all Decoctions, the Griffin Decoction can be crafted via Alchemy after finding its Manuscript. Manuscripts can be found randomly in treasure chests, particularly in guarded treasure, but some are also sold by certain Merchants while some formulae can even be learned by reading certain books and notes.
The required ingredients for crafting Griffin Decoction are as follows:
- Dwarven Spirit x 1
- Griffin Mutagen x 1
- Oil x 1
- Bryonia x 1
- Wolf's Liver x 1
The Crafting Manuscript for this Decoction is potentially stocked by Bram who sets up shop next to the White Orchard Inn after being rescued early in the game or Tomira, the Herbalist met during The Beast of White Orchard. It can also be obtained randomly.
The Witcher 3 Griffin Decoction Notes & Trivia
- Additional Notes & Trivia for the Griffin Decoction go here.
