Why won’t Lambert play Gwent?

Lambert won’t play Gwent immediately, as you can only play him after completing specific quests, such as Following the Thread or visiting Kaer Morhen to complete the Ugly Baby main quest, and even then, the conversation option to play Gwent may not appear until after completing The Final Trial. The earliest opportunity to play Lambert is right after completing his quest, Following the Thread, where you can challenge him to a game of Gwent on the spot.

Understanding Lambert’s Gwent Availability

To play Gwent with Lambert, it’s essential to understand the sequence of events and quests that lead to this opportunity.

Quest Requirements for Playing Lambert

Completing Following the Thread or reaching Kaer Morhen for the Ugly Baby quest are crucial steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you get Lambert to play Gwent? The earliest you can play Lambert is instantly after completing his quest ‘Following the thread’. You can play him on the spot, while you two are still standing around Jad Karadin’s home.
2. How do you trigger the old pals quest? This quest becomes available after completing the main quest, A Poet Under Pressure. Zoltan can be found at The Rosemary and Thyme, and Vernon Roche is at the Temerian Partisan Camp in Gustfields.
3. When can I win a card from Lambert? Lambert is only available for a short time during a side quest Following the thread where you’ll meet him or later at Kaer Morhen. Once you’ve beaten Lambert in Gwent, you’ll receive the unique Triss Merigold card from him.
4. Does Lambert have a Gwent card? The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt note however that Lambert does have a special card that’s also part of a Gwent Quest.
5. Who goes first in Gwent? Before starting a game of Gwent, a wager must be placed. Once a match starts, players who win a coin toss will go first.
6. Who has the Geralt Gwent card? Geralt’s hero card can be acquired during the Gwent quest Old Pals from Thaler at the Seven Cats Inn near Novigrad.
7. When can you play Thaler in Gwent? This quest becomes available immediately after completing A Deadly Plot. If you didn’t play Thaler right after the quest finished, you can find him in Novigrad at the Seven Cats Inn.
8. Why can’t I find Zoltan in Witcher 3? If you’ve already finished “The Play’s the Thing,” Zoltan will have intentionally relocated and only returns after “A Poet Under Pressure” ends.
9. When can I play Zoltan in Gwent? After completing the quest A Poet Under Pressure, Zoltan will return to The Rosemary and Thyme in Novigrad, and you’ll be able to play Gwent with him there.
10. Where is Lambert after the main story? After finishing the main story, most main characters are gone, including Lambert. However, during one of Novigrad contract quests: Monster in the Bits, Geralt will meet Lambert.
11. Where is Lambert in Novigrad? He’s actually in the Nowhere Inn in Novigrad. Even though your quest marker points to Kaer Morhen, Lambert is there.
12. How do I get a Roach Gwent card in Witcher 3? First, to get it, you need to play the standalone Gwent game by CDPR at least once. Then, when you replay the game again, it will automatically be in your deck.
13. Is Gwent discontinued? CD Projekt Red announced that support for Gwent will wind down at the end of 2023, shifting to maintenance mode from 2024 on, with support from the community.
14. Who is the hardest Gwent player? The most challenging Gwent players include the Nobleman in Vizima, Sasha, The Armorer in Larvik, Merchant in Novigrad, and The Bloody Baron.
15. What quest do you meet Lambert? ‘Following The Thread‘ is an optional side quest in The Witcher 3 that sees you help out Geralt’s old pal, Lambert.