1. Introduction
Gwent cards are special playing cards used in an ancient dwarven game in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Gwent is a competitive sport in the Northern Realms, so you’ll need a great deck and a quick wit to beat some of the stronger players.
To build a great deck, you’ll need to collect rare cards. In this guide, we’re going to show you all the Gwent cards, their effects and locations. We also have a general Gwent guide for newcomers.
There are four faction decks to choose from when playing: the Northern Realms, the Nilfgaardian
Empire, the Scoia’tael and the Monsters. There are also neutral cards, which you can put in any deck. Each faction has its own unique cards, passive perks and leader abilities. You can unlock new cards by doing quests, buying them from vendors and finding them throughout the world.
2. Innkeeper Elsa – White Orchard Gwent Card Purchase Location
Innkeeper Elsa in White Orchard tavern sells cards. You’ll talk with her during the main quest “Lilac and Gooseberries”.
3. Northern Realms Deck
| Name | Preview | Strength | Type | Ability | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foltest, King of Temeria |
|
|
Leader |
Instantly play an Impenetrable Fog from your deck |
You start with it. |
Foltest, Lord Commander Of The North |
|
|
Leader |
Clear all weather effects |
Elsa, White Orchard Tavern |
Foltest The Steel-forged |
|
|
Leader |
Destroy enemy’s siege units if their combined strength is over 10 |
Passiflora, Novigrad |
Foltest The Siegemaster |
|
|
Leader |
Double the strength of your siege units if you have a Commander’s Horn in the row |
Nobleman at Vizima Palace |
Philippa Eilhart |
|
10 |
Hero Ranged |
Immune to special cards |
Random win |
Vernon Roche |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Hadko, Midcopse |
Esterad Thyssen |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Djikstra, Novigrad Bathhouse |
John Natalis |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Ravvy, Golden Sturgeon Tavern, Novigrad |
Thaler |
|
1 |
Siege |
Spy |
Inkeeper, Arinbjorn, Skellige |
Redanian Foot Soldier |
|
1 |
Melee |
/ |
You start with it |
Poor Fucking Infantry |
|
1 |
Melee |
Tight Bond |
You start with it |
Kaedweni Siege Expert |
|
1 |
Siege |
Morale Boost |
You start with it |
Yarpen Zigrin |
|
2 |
Melee |
/ |
You start with it |
Sigismund Dijkstra |
|
4 |
Melee |
Spy |
Philip Strenger, Crow’s Perch |
Sheldon Skaggs |
|
4 |
Ranged |
/ |
You start with it |
Blue Stripes Commando |
|
4 |
Melee |
Tight Bond |
Elsa, White Orchard Tavern |
Sabrina Gevissig |
|
4 |
Ranged |
/ |
You start with it |
Ves |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
You start with it |
Siegfried of Denesle |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
You start with it |
Prince Stennis |
|
5 |
Melee |
Spy |
You start with it |
Crinfrid Reavers Dragon Hunter |
|
5 |
Ranged |
Tight Bond |
Elsa, White Orchard Tavern |
Keira Metz |
|
5 |
Ranged |
/ |
You start with it |
Dun Banner Medic |
|
5 |
Siege |
Medic |
You start with it |
Sile de Tansarville |
|
5 |
Ranged |
/ |
You start with it |
Siege Tower |
|
6 |
Siege |
/ |
Random win |
Dethmold |
|
6 |
Ranged |
/ |
You start with it |
Trebuchet |
|
6 |
Siege |
/ |
You start with it |
Ballista |
|
6 |
Siege |
/ |
You start with it |
Catapult |
|
8 |
Siege |
Tight Bond |
Elsa, White Orchard Tavern |
Special abilities:
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Spy – Place on your opponent’s battlefield (counts towards opponent’s total), and draw 2 cards from your deck.</li>
-
Medic – Choose one card from your discard pile and play it instantly (no heroes or special cards).</li>
-
Tight Bond – Place next to a card with the same name to double the strength of both cards.</li>
-
Morale Boost – Adds 1 strength to all units in the row (except itself).</li>
4. Nilfgaardian Empire Deck
| Name | Preview | Strength | Type | Ability | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emhyr var Emreis,His Imperial Majesty |
|
|
Leader |
Play a Torrential Rain from your deck |
You start with it. |
Emhyr var Emreis,Emperor of Nilfgaard |
|
|
Leader |
Lets you see 3 random cards from opponent’s hand |
Innkeeper, Inn at the Crossroads |
Emhyr var Emreis,The White Flame Dancing on the Graves of His Foes |
|
|
Leader |
Cancel opponent’s leader ability |
Complete Gwent: Skellige Style |
Emhyr var Emreis,The Relentless |
|
|
Leader |
Pick a card from opponent’s discard pile |
Passiflora, Novigrad |
Tibor Eggebracht |
|
10 |
Hero Ranged |
Immune to special cards |
Olivier, Kingfisher Inn, Novigrad |
Letho of Gulet |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Boatbuilder, Oreton |
Morvran Voorhis |
|
10 |
Hero Siege |
Immune to special cards |
Marquise Serenity, Passiflora, Novigrad |
Menno Coehoorn |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Innkeeper, Inn at the Crossroads |
Siege Technician |
|
0 |
Siege |
Medic |
Inkeeper, Golden Sturgeon |
Etolian Auxiliary Archers |
|
1 |
Ranged |
Medic |
Merchant, Midcopse |
Albrich |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Merchant, Crow’s Perch |
Sweers |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Merchant, Claywich Village |
Nausicaa Cavalry Rider |
|
2 |
Melee |
Tight Bond |
Merchant, Crow’s Perch |
Vreemde |
|
2 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Rotten Mangonel |
|
3 |
Siege |
/ |
Random win |
Morteisen |
|
3 |
Melee |
/ |
Merchant, Midcopse |
Puttkammer |
|
3 |
Ranged |
/ |
Merchant, Claywich Village |
Impera Brigade Guard |
|
3 |
Melee |
Tight Bond |
Merchant, Crow’s Perch |
Vanhemar |
|
4 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Vattier de Rideaux |
|
4 |
Melee |
Spy |
Random win |
Rainfarn |
|
4 |
Melee |
/ |
Merchant, Midcopse |
Cynthia |
|
4 |
Ranged |
/ |
Quartermaster, Crow’s Perch |
Zerrikanian Fire Scorpion |
|
5 |
Siege |
/ |
Merchant, Crow’s Perch |
Young Emmisary |
|
5 |
Melee |
Tight Bond |
Innkeeper, Cunny of The Goose |
Renuald Aep Matsen |
|
5 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Siege Engineer |
|
6 |
Siege |
/ |
Innkeeper, Inn at the Crossroads |
Cahir Mawr Dyffryn aep Ceallach |
|
6 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Fringilla Vigo |
|
6 |
Ranged |
/ |
Caesar Bilzen |
Assire var Anahid |
|
6 |
Ranged |
/ |
|
Shilard Fitz-Oesterlen |
|
7 |
Melee |
Spy |
Random win |
Stefan Skellen |
|
9 |
Melee |
Spy |
Random win |
Heavy Zerrikanian Fire Scorpion |
|
10 |
Siege |
/ |
Merchant, Midcopse |
Black Infantry Archer |
|
10 |
Ranged |
/ |
Merchant, Midcopse |
Special abilities:
-
Spy – Place on your opponent’s battlefield (counts towards opponent’s total), and draw 2 cards from your deck.</li>
-
Medic – Choose one card from your discard pile and play it instantly (no heroes or special cards).</li>
-
Tight Bond – Place next to a card with the same name to double the strength of both cards.</li>
-
Morale Boost – Adds 1 strength to all units in the row (except itself).</li>
5. Scoia’tael Deck
| Name | Preview | Strength | Type | Ability | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Francesca, Pureblood Elf |
|
|
Leader |
Play Bitting Frost from you deck |
You start with it |
Francesca The Beautiful |
|
|
Leader |
Double the strength of your Ranged row if there’s no Commander’s Horn |
Complete Gwent: Big City Players |
Francesca, Daisy of The Valley |
|
|
Leader |
Draw an extra card at the start of the battle |
Innkeeper, Cunny of the Goose |
Francesca, Queen of Dol Blathanna |
|
|
Leader |
Destroy opponent’s Melee units if his Melee strength is over 10 |
Passiflora, Novigrad |
Saesenthessis |
|
10 |
Hero Ranged |
Immune to special cards |
Roche, Temerian Resistance Camp |
Iorveth |
|
10 |
Hero Ranged |
Immune to special cards |
Druid, Gedyneith, Ard Skellig (Shock Therapy quest) |
Isengrim Faoiltiarnah |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Morale, Immune to special cards |
Zed’s home, Novigrad |
Eithne |
|
10 |
Hero Ranged |
Immune to special cards |
Zoltan, Rosemary and Thyme, Novigrad |
Havekar Healer |
|
0 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Riordain |
|
1 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Toruviel |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Elven Skirmisher |
|
2 |
Ranged |
Muster |
Innkeeper, Urialla Village, Skellige |
Dwarven Skirmisher |
|
3 |
Melee |
Muster |
Stjepan, Alchemy Inn, Oxenfurt |
Ciaran aep Easnillien |
|
3 |
Ranged |
Agile |
Random win |
Vrihedd Brigade Recruit |
|
4 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Dol Blathanna Archer |
|
4 |
Ranged |
/ |
Merchant, Passiflora, Novigrad |
Hav’caaren Medic |
|
5 |
Melee |
Muster |
Merchant, Seven Cats Inn, Novigrad |
Havekar Smuggler |
|
5 |
Melee |
Spy |
Merchant, Seven Cats Inn, Novigrad |
Mahakaman Defender |
|
5 |
Melee |
Muster |
Merchant, Seven Cats Inn, Novigrad |
Vrihedd Brigade Veteran |
|
5 |
Melee |
Agile |
Olivier, Kingfisher Inn, Novigrad |
Dennis Cranmer |
|
6 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Filavandrel |
|
6 |
Ranged |
Agile |
Random win |
Ida Emean |
|
6 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Yaevinn |
|
6 |
Melee |
Agile |
Sjusta, Kaer Trolde, Skellige |
Barclay Els |
|
6 |
Melee |
Agile |
Innkeeper, Golden Sturgeon, Novigrad |
Dol Blathanna Scout |
|
6 |
Melee |
Agile |
Innkeeper, Golden Sturgeon, Novigrad |
Milva |
|
10 |
Ranged |
Morale |
Win at ball, Vegelbud Estate, Novigrad |
Special abilities:
-
Muster – Immediately play cards with the same name.</li>
-
Medic – Choose one card from your discard pile and play it instantly (no heroes or special cards).</li>
-
Agile – Card can be placed into Melee or Ranged row.</li>
-
Morale – Adds 1 strength to all units in the row (except itself).</li>
6. Monster Deck
| Name | Preview | Strength | Type | Ability | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eredin, Commander of the Red Riders |
|
|
Leader |
Play a weather card from your deck |
You start with it |
Eredin, Bringer of Death |
|
|
Leader |
Discard 2 cards and draw 1 of your choosing |
Complete Gwent: Velen Players |
Eredin, Destroyer of Worlds |
|
|
Leader |
Take one card from the discard pile |
Passiflora, Novigrad |
Eredin, King of The Wild Hunt |
|
|
Leader |
Double the strength of Melee row, unless there’s a Commander’s Horn |
Innkeeper, New Port Inn, Kaer Trolde, Skellige |
Kayran |
|
8 |
Hero Ranged |
Morale Immune to special cards |
Random win |
Leshen |
|
10 |
Hero Ranged |
Immune to special cards |
Ermion, Gedyneith, Skellige |
Imlerith |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Random win |
Draug |
|
10 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Crach an Craite, Kaer Trolde, Skellige |
Ghoul |
|
1 |
Melee |
Muster |
Inkeeper, Harviken, Skellige |
Nekker |
|
2 |
Melee |
Muster |
Inkeeper, Harviken, Skellige |
Wyvern |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Foglet |
|
2 |
Melee |
/ |
Innkeeper, Svorlag, Skellige |
Celaeno Harpy |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Gargoyle |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Cockatrice |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Harpy |
|
2 |
Ranged |
Agile |
Innkeeper, Harviken, Skellige |
Endrega |
|
2 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Vampire: Bruxa |
|
4 |
Melee |
Muster |
Win at ball, Vegelbud Estate, Novigrad |
Vampire: Fleder |
|
4 |
Melee |
Muster |
Innkeeper, Harviken, Skellige |
Vampire: Garkain |
|
4 |
Melee |
Muster |
Random win |
Vampire: Ekimmara |
|
4 |
Melee |
Muster |
Innkeeper, Svorlag, Skellige |
Arachas |
|
4 |
Melee |
Muster |
Innkeeper, Arinbjorn, Skellige |
Botchling |
|
4 |
Melee |
/ |
Innkeeper, New Port Inn, Kaer Trolde, Skellige |
Forktail |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Plague Maiden |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Griffin |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Werewolf |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Innkeeper, Urialla Village, Skellige |
Frightener |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Ice Giant |
|
5 |
Siege |
/ |
Innkeeper, Svorlag, Skellige |
Grave Hag |
|
5 |
Ranged |
/ |
Random win |
Vampire: Katakan |
|
5 |
Melee |
Muster |
Jarl Lugos, Kaer Muire, Skellige |
Crone: Whispess |
|
6 |
Melee |
Muster |
Innkeeper, Arinbjorn, Skellige |
Crone: Brewess |
|
6 |
Melee |
Muster |
Random win |
Crone: Weavess |
|
6 |
Melee |
Muster |
Old Sage, Benek |
Arachas Behemoth |
|
6 |
Siege |
Muster |
Random win |
Fire Elemental |
|
6 |
Siege |
/ |
Random win |
Fiend |
|
6 |
Melee |
/ |
Innkeeper, Arinbjorn, Skellige |
Earth Elemental |
|
6 |
Siege |
/ |
Innkeeper, New Port Inn, Skellige |
Special abilities:
-
Muster – Immediately play cards with the same name.</li>
-
Agile – Card can be placed into Melee or Ranged row.</li>
-
Morale – Adds 1 strength to all units in the row (except itself).</li>
7. Neutral Cards
| Name | Preview | Strength | Type | Ability | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Geralt of Rivia |
|
15 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Thaler, Seven Cats Inn, Novigrad |
Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon |
|
15 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Merchant, Camp in Novigrad Forest |
Yennefer of Vengerberg |
|
7 |
Hero Ranged |
Medic Immune to special cards |
Stjepan, Alchemy Inn, Oxenfurt |
Triss Merigold |
|
7 |
Hero Melee |
Immune to special cards |
Lambert, Nowhere Inn, Novigrad |
Avallac’h |
|
0 |
Hero Melee |
Spy Immune to special cards |
Gremita, Gedyneith, Skellige |
Dandelion |
|
2 |
Melee |
Morale |
Win at ball, Vegelbud Estaten, Novigrad |
Zoltan Chivay |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Emiel Regis Rohellec Terzieff |
|
5 |
Melee |
/ |
Random win |
Vesemir |
|
6 |
Melee |
/ |
Vivaldi, Vivaldi’s Bank, Novigrad |
Villentretenmerth |
|
7 |
Melee |
Scorch |
Random win |
Special abilities:
-
Spy – Place on your opponent’s battlefield (counts towards opponent’s total), and draw 2 cards from your deck.</li>
-
Scorch – Destroy opponent’s Melee units if his Melee strength is over 10.</li>
-
Morale – Adds 1 strength to all units in the row (except itself).</li>
-
Medic – Choose one card from your discard pile and play it instantly (no heroes or special cards).</li>
8. Special Cards
The only special cards we’ve seen so far are weather cards – they are used to decrease the strength of certain unit types.
| Name | Preview | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Biting Frost |
|
Sets the strength of all melee units to 1 for both players |
You start with it |
Impenetrable Fog |
|
Sets the strength of all ranged units to 1 for both players |
You start with it |
Torrential Rain |
|
Sets the strength of all siege units to 1 for both players |
You start with it |
Clear Weather |
|
Eliminates all weather effects from the board. |
You start with it |
Decoy |
|
Swap with a card on the battlefield to return it to your hand. |
Elsa, White Orchard Tavern |
Scorch |
|
Destroy all cards on the board with 7 strength or more. |
Innkeeper, Cunny of the Goose, Novigrad |
Commander’s Horn |
|
Double the strength of a row (for that player only). |
Innkeeper, Inn at the Crossroads |
