Master Armorers

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Fergus, a dwarf and supposed master craftsman with all types of armor, has a forge within the walls of Crows’ Perch in Velen. Head there and speak with him. Even though you can request that he make you some armor, you’re here looking for a “master armorer.” Speak about a durable and lightweight suit, and Fergus reckons it’s impossible to make.

But his helper, Yoana, pipes up that the folk of Clan Tordarroch (on the isle of Undvik) have the tools to make such a piece. Fergus reprimands her for talking to the customers again. Despite this, Yoana describes where such tools can be found—in a cave on the north side of the isle.

Tools of the Tordarroch Clan

The trek to Undvik is perilous, and should be undertaken once you’ve visited Kaer Trolde with Yennefer, as part of the Main Quest. Once you’re free to explore, set sail for Undvik itself, mooring your boat at the Marlin Coast marker. From there, you have a lengthy hike, which follows the path (exactly) that you take during Secondary Quest: The Lord of Undvik:

• Venture along the coast to the northwest, to the ship’s graveyard.
• Find a winding cliffside path heading roughly southwest, then leads you across various small bridges to a massive giant’s ship.
• Venture past the ship, then to Hjalmar’s Camp, and work your way across the heath to the abandoned village of Urskar, on the southwest shore of the central lake (see previous picture).

From Urskar, trek up and into a slit-like cave opening, and a subterranean cave system. Take a long drop into a low pool, then work your way up the caverns and tunnels, until you reach a mountain-top ruin—the Clan Tordarroch Forge. When you’re here, admire the view near the old ballista (see previous picture).

With the vista ahead of you, turn to the left, so you’re facing southwest (roughly), and you should see an unexplored cave opening. Go inside, and prepare to defeat a rock troll. Approach the hearth, using your Witcher Senses to find a chest just to the right of the stone mantle, where you gather the smithing tools Yoana mentioned.

C--king Up Simple Bungs

Now return back to Velen, to Crows’ Perch, and finally to the forge of Fergus. Tell him you have his tools. You’re about to negotiate some payment, when a high-ranking Nilfgaardian officier (General Groenekan himself) arrives, dismounts, and asks the dwarf about a custom-made set of armor. They go inside to discuss, leaving you with an exasperated Yoana. Speak with her, and you discover she’s the one with the talent (and clan hereditary), while Fergus can’t even shoe a horse.

• Agree to help Yoana demonstrate her prowess by helping her build a set of armor that will out-perform the one that Fergus is constructing for the general. For this, she requires some acid from a draconic griffin—specifically the one seen north of Crows’ Perch. If you actually have some, you can hand it to her now, and skip the following contract.