The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Wiki · Mechanic · Remastered
Gwent in The Witcher 3
Gwent is the in-world card game built around best-of-three rounds, card advantage and deliberate passing.
Short answer. Win games by forcing the opponent to spend more cards than you, not by playing every strong card in the first round.
01 / Player path
Where to find it and what to do
Find Gwent players in inns, cities and quest routes. Buy cards from merchants and win unique cards from matches and tournaments.
02 / Requirements
Before you start
- 01
Start with the Northern Realms starter deck.
- 02
Buy every affordable card you find.
- 03
Learn when to pass before committing your best cards.
03 / Core facts
At a glance
- Format
- Best of three rounds
- Core skill
- Card advantage
- Key cards
- Spies and medics
- Collection risk
- Missable opponents
04 / Field notes
Details that change the route
A round can be won by passing at the right moment even when you are behind on board strength.
Several unique cards come from one-time matches. Play every new opponent before the story route closes.
05 / Continue
Related entities and guides
Novigrad
Novigrad is the game's densest urban hub and the center of several major political, romance and Gwent routes.
Open verified answer ↗
Manticore Witcher Gear
Manticore gear is a late-game set associated with alchemy, mutations and Blood and Wine progression.
Open verified answer ↗