Overview
Welcome! This is a collection of the resources you will need to understand how GWENT (post Homecoming) works and how you should approach this Strategy CCG. This is a redefined game compared to the Gwent found in The Witcher 3 made for a deeper, more competitive multiplayer experience.
TL;DR
- Choose one faction and one archetype from the Meta and PlayGwent decklists (Tier 1 or a viable Budget Deck)
- Win substantially to increase your stash of utilities
- After understanding how the mechanics of the game works, build your own decks reflecting your strategies and ideas
- Explore and move on to a faction and archetype of your choice
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The complete guide follows the TL;DR below.
The To-Do List
1. You do not have to read and memorize every article in one go before playing the game, but I recommend reading up the Glossaries in order to familiarize yourself with the Keywords. The definition of the words are present in-game as well, so its exposure over time that will help you learn them all. Here is Aretuza’s Glossary list[teamaretuza.com] and here is TLG’s[teamleviathangaming.com]. Do not stress over topics like “Economies” and “Advanced Strategies” and force yourself to read them. Instead, spend time on the Crafting Screen in the game to identify the different archetypes associated with different factions and design a deck based on these understandings. The Meta list (given in Points 4 and 5) should give you an idea of the different strategies used by different factions.
2. The in-game tutorial is brief and the best way to learn is to play, play and play again. Your foes are by far your best teachers, as they bring never-before-seen decks to the board and open your mind to possibilities. Follow this link to view a database with all the cards and their functions[gwent.one]
3. In the beginning, the dearth of cards may stand as an issue on the way to making your ultimate deck, but not to worry as GWENT is very generous when it comes to drops, awards and progressions. If you put in the time, you will definitely get it all back in the form of in-game utilities using which you can build a deck without having to inescapably shell out real-world currency to do the same. Keep an eye out on your
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4. Absolutely check out PlayGwent[www.playgwent.com], the Official Website to view decks built by other players and make your own to share it with the community. Join Gwent’s Official Discord Server[discord.gg] to clarify doubts, discuss strategies or simply chat with other Gwent players. Don’t forget to link your Twitch and Gwent accounts for Drops to earn in-game rewards [www.playgwent.com]
5. In order to progress till you get a feel of how the game works, I highly recommend following the top meta decks as published by Aretuza[teamaretuza.com], Team Leviathan[teamleviathangaming.com] or Team Elderblood[www.teamelderblood.com] (subject to change as seasons and updates come by) and glance at the Articles published by TeamBanditGang[teambanditgang.com].
6. Here’s a list of Gwent Streamers[www.twitchmetrics.net] you must follow. Check ’em out and choose your favorite. If you cannot watch streams, almost all content creators have a YouTube channel they post viable and fun decks to.
7. If ever you see acronyms describe the various Factions in a community hub or chat room, this is what the acronyms stand for:
a) NG –> Nilfgaard
b) ST –> Scoia’tael
c) SY –> Syndicate
d) SK –> Skellige
e) NR –> Northern Realm
f) MO –> Monster
8. Play the Standard mode to get paired up with players of your rank. The Training mode will bring you players at random including pros that may hinder your progress and overall experience in addition to providing lesser XP per game. Use the Training mode to try out new decks and spam cards for quest completion instead.
Closing Remarks
I will keep amending the list as and when changes occur within the links mentioned above or post-patches, updates and expansions.
Feel free to ask me any question you have regarding the guide or the game. The forum is open to queries as well with many GWENT players clarifying doubts.
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