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What is Gwent?

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This is a guide to the card game Gwent found within the world of the guide The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Read on to learn how to play Gwent and for a variety of resources related to the game.

What is Gwent?

Gwent is a tactical card game which Geralt can choose to play with non-player characters throughout the game. Although it's possible to obtain rewards through Gwent, it's largely optional for progressing through the story.

As Gwent resembles trading card games like Magic: The Gathering, fans of this genre might enjoy the strategic and card-collecting aspects of Gwent. Check out our guides below to learn how to become a Gwent master!

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Learn all about the rules of Gwent, from the basics for first-timer players, to clarifications of advanced rules for veterans.

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List of Gwent Cards and Locations

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List of Gwent Players

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List of Gwent Card Effects and Abilities

What do those icons on the side of your Gwent Cards mean? Read on for the straight scoop on the meaning of each symbol and all the different Effects and Abilities found among the wide variety of Gwent cards.

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List of Gwent Quests

Find out which side quests make you participate in Gwent tournaments or reward you with powerful Gwent cards.

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10 Anonymous Anonymous over 5 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 over 5 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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