The Witcher 3 Gwent Tips
Here's our list of The Witcher 3 Gwent tips which will help you master this collectible card game.
You may want some The Witcher 3 Gwent tips so you can master this addictive card game that even spawned its own CCG spin-off. Fairly early on, players can happen upon some villagers playing a game of Gwent at an inn, and if you are intrigued enough to sit down and learn the rules, you'll be in for a game that's just as fun as The Witcher 3 itself. Gwent is all about strategy, deck building, and a little luck, but you can make things much easier if you take a look at our selection of The Witcher 3 Gwent tips.
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The Witcher 3 Gwent Tips: Play All The Games You Can
There are tonnes of Gwent players across the game world of The Witcher 3, all of whom are waiting to play at a moment's notice. Not only does this mean you can get plenty of practice in for when you enter tournaments or try the High Stakes quest line, it also allows you to get free cards from the people you defeat to improve your deck further.
The Witcher 3 Gwent Tips: Don't Worry About Losing A Round
To be victorious in a game of Gwent, you need to win two rounds in the best of three, so don't worry about losing one round. Your cards in Gwent need to last for the whole game, so if you spend loads of resources trying to come back in the first round, you may end up essentially gifting the enemy the remaining rounds. Resource management is key here, and having the most cards is almost always the best way to win, so be mindful about when you choose to start burning through cards.
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The Witcher 3 Gwent Tips: Play Nilfgaard Or Northern Realms Decks
There are four main decks you can build in Gwent: Nilfgaard, Northern Realms, Skellige, Scotia'tael, and Monster. While all of them are fun in their own ways, the latter two here are much weaker. To be specific, the Nilfgaard and Northern Realms decks are OP because they have access to Spy cards, which are super powerful ways to earn more cards and overwhelm your enemy, and if you want to have a chance at winning the harder games, you'll need Spy cards.
The Witcher 3 Gwent Tips: Refine Your Deck
You can hold up to 40 cards in your Gwent deck, but if you want to have the most effective deck possible, you'll want to limit it to around 25 cards. This allows you to get rid of the junk and filler cards, and just go for the ones that will actually make a difference when played. This also limits the effects of RNG, giving you the best possible draws when you need them.
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The Witcher 3 Gwent Tips: Save The Strongest Cards
You'll want to try and win Gwent rounds with as little as possible, as this allows you to keep more resources and hold onto your most powerful cards. Don't use your full power too early, or you may find yourself in a difficult situation later where a powerful hero card could come in handy. It's also important to always make sure you have a hero card ready to go.
That's all for our breakdown of The Witcher 3 Gwent tips, and now you know have an idea of how to master this unique card game.
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Tarran Stockton
Tarran is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. He previously wrote reviews for his college newspaper before studying Media and Communication at university. His favourite genres include role-playing games, strategy games, and boomer shooters - along with anything indie. You can also find him in the pit at local hardcore shows.
