If you are launching The Witcher 3 Remastered for the first time or looking to start a new campaign with the best equipment, this guide can help. With the recent release of The Witcher 3 Remastered, now is a great time to (re)discover the popular RPG from CD Projekt RED, which has been enhanced with improved graphics and gameplay. Whether you are beginning the game for the first time or returning after some time away, having the right weapons and armor can make a big difference in your early experience. The best armor set at the beginning of The Witcher 3 Remastered can be found relatively early in the game. It is purchased from a merchant you rescue during a griffin attack with Vesemir, a key character in the story. This merchant can later be found in the first village near the tavern, just west of the Bridge of Sighs in Blanchefleur. The Temerian armor set is available for purchase here, but it requires level 4 to wear. It provides strong armor stats and increased resistance to various types of damage. However, the full set costs 1,040 crowns, the in-game currency. For the best weapons at the start of the game, players will need to take a more active role. The School of the Viper swords, which are among the best early weapons, are not immediately available. Players must find the blueprints for these swords during the game's prologue. One blueprint is located in a crypt north of the fast travel point called the Mill, while the other can be found in a bandit camp near the fast travel point of the Pillaged Village. Once the blueprints are obtained, players must gather specific materials and visit a blacksmith, such as the one at the Nilfgaardian camp in Blanchefleur, to craft the swords. The School of the Viper Steel Sword requires 1 leather strap, 1 steel ingot, 1 emerald powder, and 1 venom extract. The School of the Viper Silver Sword needs 1 leather strap, 2 silver ingots, 1 emerald powder, and 1 venom extract. These swords offer strong offensive stats and special effects, such as the ability to poison enemies. The steel sword also grants extra experience for killing humans, while the silver sword provides extra experience for killing monsters. These weapons are excellent choices for players looking to start their adventure in The Witcher 3 Remastered with a strong foundation.