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Gwent is a card game within the world of The Witcher 3. Find out what the cards are, where to get the cards, where the players are, and how to play the game here!

Gwent Cards

List of Gwent Cards by Faction

Northern Realms Scoia'tael Nilfgaardian Empire Monsters
Skellige Clans Special Cards Weather Cards Neutral Cards

Gwent includes over 200 different cards with different factions as well as Neutral and Special cards that you can add to any deck.

List of All Gwent Cards

Gwent Players and Vendors

Gwent Players

You can acquire more cards by buying cards from vendors or defeating other players throughout the different regions.

List of Gwent Players and Vendors

Gwent Quests

Gwent Quests
Gwent Quest: Collect ‘em All! Gwent Quest: Playing Innkeeps
Gwent Quest: Velen Players Gwent Quest: Big City Players
Gwent Quest: Old Pals A Matter of Life and Death
Gwent Quest: Playing Thaler Shock Therapy
High Stakes A Dangerous Game
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There are multiple Secondary Quests that involve Gwent or reward you with Gwent cards upon completion. Complete these quests to make your deck even stronger.

List of Gwent Quests

Best Gwent Decks

Best Decks
Best Northern Realms Deck Best Nilfgaardian Empire Deck
Best Monsters Deck Best Scoia'tael Deck

These are the best decks for each of the different Deck Factions in the game, including the Neutral and Special cards that help these decks win.

Gwent Gameplay

How to Play Gwent

How to Play Gwent

Gwent is a tactical card game which Geralt can choose to play with NPCs throughout the game. Play your cards on the field and have a combined card value higher than your opponents to win a round. You must win two rounds to win a match.

How to Play Gwent

Gwent Card Effects

Gwent Effects

Gwent cards have different ranges, effects, and abilities, such as removing cards from the field, reducing your opponent's card values, or doubling your own.

List of Gwent Card Effects and Abilities

Gwent Tips and Tricks

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How to Get The Best Gwent Cards Easy Gwent Opponents
List of Random Gwent Cards How to Get the Guide to Gwent Book

These guides can help you get started and build a strong deck as you progress through the game.

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10 Anonymous Anonymous almost 6 years

the online alone makes it worth it, but it is hard to grind for cards so unless you spend ur cards will look sameish with everyone else

9 Anonymous Anonymous almost 6 years

I think it adds for more versatility, they're not locked into their certain rows and some units have different effects depending if they're melee or ranged. Also, their are stuff like charges and zeal that can do some really cool techniques

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