All Gwent Card Locations in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Find all Gwent Card Locations in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Collect every unique card to unlock achievements and strengthen your deck for challenging opponents.

Collecting all Gwent cards is a monumental task, but a deeply rewarding one for any true Witcher fan. Not only does it unlock the "Gwent Master" achievement, but it also significantly strengthens your deck, allowing you to dominate even the most challenging opponents. This section will guide you through acquiring every unique Gwent card, from common purchases to rare quest rewards. Remember, many cards are missable, so pay close attention to the questlines!

General Acquisition Methods

• Merchants and Innkeepers: Many vendors across the Northern Realms sell Gwent cards. Always check their inventory, especially innkeepers, as they often have unique cards for sale. These are typically purchased for a few crowns.
• Playing Against NPCs: The most common way to earn new cards is by defeating Gwent-playing NPCs. The first time you beat a specific NPC, they will award you a random, unique card from a predetermined pool. Subsequent wins will only yield crafting components or a few crowns.
• Quest Rewards: Several crucial Gwent cards are awarded as part of specific quests. These are often powerful Hero cards or unique unit cards that can turn the tide of a match.
• Random Drops (Rare): Very occasionally, a Gwent card might be found as loot in a chest or on a defeated enemy. This is less common for unique cards and more for basic unit cards.

Velen & Novigrad Card Locations

Innkeepers & Merchants

• Innkeeper at the Inn at the Crossroads: Purchase cards like the Poor F***ing Infantry (x3) and the Catapult.
• Quartermaster at Crow's Perch: Sells several Northern Realms cards, including the Ballista and Trebuchet.
• Stjepan (Innkeeper in Oxenfurt): Offers a few unique cards, such as the Crinfrid Reavers Dragon Hunter.
• Olivier (Innkeeper at Kingfisher Inn, Novigrad): Has a selection of Northern Realms cards, including the Siege Tower.
• Marquise Serenity (Passiflora, Novigrad): Sells a few higher-tier cards.
• Merchant in Lindenvale: Check his inventory for basic unit cards.

Quest-Specific Cards

These cards are tied to specific quests and are often missable if not completed before certain story points.

• Zoltan Chivay: Acquired during the main quest "A Matter of Life and Death" in Novigrad. You'll play against him at the Vegelbud Estate party. Defeat him to earn the powerful Zoltan Chivay Hero card.
• Thaler: Found during the side quest "A Deadly Plot." You'll need to play him at the Seven Cats Inn. Winning against him rewards you with the Thaler Hero card. Ensure you complete this quest before proceeding too far in the main story, as Thaler can become unavailable.
• Dijkstra: Play against Dijkstra in his bathhouse during the main quest "Count Reuven's Treasure." Defeating him will net you the Dijkstra Hero card.
• Vernon Roche: Encountered during the side quest "A Dangerous Game." You'll play against him in his camp. Win to receive the Vernon Roche Hero card.
• Lambert: During the main quest "The Ugly Baby," you'll have an opportunity to play Gwent against Lambert at Kaer Morhen. Defeat him to gain the Lambert Hero card.

Random NPC Wins (Velen & Novigrad)

These are just a few examples; always challenge any NPC with a Gwent icon above their head!

• Innkeeper at the Seven Cats Inn (Novigrad): Often yields a random Northern Realms unit card on first win.
• Blacksmith in Novigrad: Can provide a basic unit card.
• Armorer in Crow's Perch: Another source for common unit cards.
• Herbalist near Oxenfurt: Challenge them for a chance at a new card.

Skellige Isles Card Locations

Innkeepers & Merchants

• Innkeeper at the New Port (Kaer Trolde Harbor): Sells several Skellige-themed cards and Northern Realms units.
• Innkeeper at Urialla Harbor (An Skellig): Check their inventory for unique purchases.
• Innkeeper at Arinbjorn (Ard Skellig): Offers a selection of cards.

Quest-Specific Cards

• Ermion: During the main quest "King's Gambit," you'll have a chance to play against Ermion at Kaer Trolde. Defeat him to acquire the Ermion Hero card.
• Cerys an Craite / Hjalmar an Craite: Depending on your choices during "King's Gambit," you'll play against either Cerys or Hjalmar. Winning against either will reward you with their respective Hero card.

"A Dangerous Game" Quest - Unique Cards

This side quest, initiated by Zoltan in Novigrad, is crucial for obtaining three unique, powerful Gwent cards. You'll need to play against and defeat three distinct opponents:

1. Zoltan's Contact (Caesar Bilzen): Defeat him in his home in Novigrad to earn the Isengrim Faoiltiarna card.
2. Finneas: Found in the sewers beneath Novigrad. Beat him to get the Fringilla Vigo card.
3. The Scoia'tael Leader (Schirru): Located in a hideout outside Novigrad. Defeat him for the John Natalis card.

Important: At the end of "A Dangerous Game," you'll have a choice: either sell the cards to the collector for a large sum of crowns or keep them for your collection. To complete your Gwent collection, you MUST choose to keep the cards.

"Gwent: Old Pals" Quest

This quest involves playing against several key characters from Geralt's past. Each victory awards a unique Hero card:

• Roche: As mentioned above, if you haven't played him already during "A Dangerous Game," you'll get another chance here.
• Thaler: If you missed him during "A Deadly Plot," this is your second chance.
• Lambert: If you missed him during "The Ugly Baby," this is your second chance.
• Eskel: Play against Eskel at Kaer Morhen during or after "The Ugly Baby." Defeat him to earn the Eskel Hero card.

"Gwent: Velen Players" Quest

This quest guides you to several Gwent players in Velen. Each victory grants a unique card:

• The Bloody Baron (Crow's Perch): Defeat him to receive the Bloody Baron Hero card. This is a crucial early game card.
• Boatmaker (Blackbough): Win against him for a random unit card.
• Old Sage (Benek): Beat him for another random unit card.
• Haggler (Claywich): Defeat him for a random unit card.

"Gwent: Playing Innkeepers" Quest

This quest directs you to challenge various innkeepers across the world. Each win awards a unique card:

• Innkeeper at the Inn at the Crossroads: Win against him for a unique card.
• Stjepan (Oxenfurt): Win against him for a unique card.
• Olivier (Novigrad): Win against him for a unique card.

"Gwent: Skellige Style" Quest

This quest focuses on the unique Skellige Gwent players. Defeating each one provides a new card, often from the Skellige deck (if you have the Blood and Wine expansion) or a powerful neutral card.

• Gremist (Druid Camp, Ard Skellig): Win against him for a unique card.
• Madman Lugos (Kaer Muire, Ard Skellig): Defeat him for a unique card.
• Crach an Craite (Kaer Trolde, Ard Skellig): Win against him for a powerful Hero card.
• Ermion: As mentioned, if you haven't played him during "King's Gambit," this is your chance.

"Gwent: Big City Players" Quest

This quest involves challenging the Gwent elite of Novigrad.

• Vimme Vivaldi (Banker, Novigrad): Defeat him for the Vimme Vivaldi Hero card.
• Marquise Serenity (Passiflora, Novigrad): Win against her for a unique card.
• Sigismund Dijkstra (Novigrad): As mentioned, if you haven't played him during "Count Reuven's Treasure," this is your second chance.

The Gwent Tournament at the Passiflora

The quest "High Stakes" is the ultimate Gwent challenge and offers several incredibly powerful cards as rewards. This is a multi-round tournament, and you must win every match to get all the unique cards.

• First Round Opponent (Bernard Tulle): Defeat him to earn the Foltest: The Siegemaster Leader card.
• Second Round Opponent (Sasha): Win against her to get the Emhyr var Emreis: The Relentless Leader card.
• Third Round Opponent (Finneas): Defeat him to earn the Francesca Findabair: The Beautiful Leader card.
• Final Round Opponent (Count Tybalt): Win the final match to receive the Eredin Bréacc Glas: King of the Wild Hunt Leader card.

Strategy for "High Stakes": This tournament is difficult. Ensure you have a strong, well-rounded deck, preferably Northern Realms or Nilfgaardian, with plenty of spies and high-power units. Save often between rounds!

Missable Cards & Final Tips

• The Bloody Baron: If you complete his questline ("Family Matters") and he leaves Crow's Perch before playing him, you will miss his card.
• Lambert, Eskel, Thaler, Roche: While "Gwent: Old Pals" offers a second chance, it's always best to play them when the opportunity first arises.
• Innkeepers: Some innkeepers may disappear or change their stock after certain main story events. Always prioritize buying cards from them early.
• Check your Gwent Book: The in-game Gwent book tracks your card collection. If a section shows "X/Y cards owned," it means there are still cards to find in that region or from that type of opponent.
• Challenge Everyone: If an NPC has the Gwent card icon above their head, challenge them! You never know what unique card they might be holding.

Good luck, Witcher! May your deck be strong and your opponents weak.