Are there missable Gwent cards in Witcher 3?
Yes, there are missable Gwent cards in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and players can obtain new cards through purchasing from merchants, completing Gwent-related side quests, or beating opponents in games of Gwent. To avoid missing these cards, players must be strategic in their gameplay and keep track of the cards they have collected, using tools like a book from a merchant in Novigrad that provides information on missing cards in general areas.
Understanding Missable Gwent Cards
The Witcher 3 features a vast array of Gwent cards, with a total of 199 cards to collect, including unit cards, special weather cards, and unique cards rewarded through Gwent quests and defeating opponents.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you know which Gwent cards are missing?
Players can purchase a book from a merchant in Novigrad that will tell them how many cards they’ve got missing in the general areas, but aside from that, they’ll just have to look up online guides.
2. Is Geralt card missable?
Yes, Geralt’s card is missable if not obtained during the main game, specifically through Gwent quests during Act 1 by playing Zoltan, Roche, and Thaler, and Lambert.
3. Is Baron’s Gwent card missable?
Baron’s card is not entirely missable; as of Patch 1.20, if you didn’t defeat him before the secondary quest Return to Crookback Bog, you can find the Baron’s card attached to the list of players in his office after the quest has been started.
4. What is the doomed status in Gwent?
Doomed is a keyword in Gwent: The Witcher Card Game that removes the unit from the game after it moves to the graveyard, serving a purpose similar to Fleeting, Medic, and Permadeath.
5. What is the rule of 16 in Gwent?
The Basic Rule Of 16 states that in each normal, full game of Gwent, 16 cards are played from both sides, meaning the maximum number of resources (provisions) must be invested in those cards to generate the maximum possible value.
6. Should I give Zoltan the cards?
It is wise to take the three rare cards from Zoltan to help with the side quest “Collect ’em All!”, as this choice provides a significant advantage in collecting Gwent cards.
7. Are the White Orchard Gwent cards missable?
White Orchard cards can be missable, but they can also be purchased from the merchant (the one you save from the griffin) if missed, thanks to a patch update.
8. What Gwent card does Dijkstra give you?
Dijkstra gives the Esterad Thyssen card, directing you to the final player, a little-known Scoiatael merchant, who, when defeated, gives the powerful Ciri card.
9. How many total Gwent cards are there?
There are 199 total Gwent cards to be collected in The Witcher 3, including the base Northern Realms deck with 24 unit cards and special weather cards.
10. Does it matter if you lose Gwent?
Losing a Gwent game during quest games does not result in losing cards or Orens; you simply lose the game, making it a low-risk activity.
11. Where to get the best Gwent cards early?
With the Hearts of Stone installed, a Gwent-obsessed elven merchant north-west of Carsten sells loads of cards, including great ones like the 2nd Catapult card and excellent Scoia’tel cards.
12. What is the missable armor in The Witcher 3?
The Viper School armor set is easily missable, as there is no secondary quest associated with it, and it grants better stats and an awesome snakeskin motif compared to the starting armor.
13. Are any Witcher contracts missable?
Yes, some Witcher contracts can be missable, such as the woodland contract, which is missed if you side with the old man and never kill the beast, although this does not prevent achieving the achievement for completing all contracts.
14. Who is the hardest Gwent player?
The hardest Gwent players include the Nobleman in Vizima, Sasha, The Armorer in Larvik, a Merchant in Novigrad, and The Bloody Baron, each posing a significant challenge.
15. Does anyone play Gwent in White Orchard?
Yes, there are several individuals in White Orchard who play Gwent, including a player at one of the tables at the Inn, Elsa the innkeeper, and the merchant you saved from the griffin, all of whom sell cards or play Gwent.