In some cases you will only receive one chance to compete against someone. If someone challenges you to a match, accept immediately.Get rid of low-level cards to increase the odds of getting a great hand during a game. Ideally you want a relatively small amount of strong Neutral, Hero, Unit and Special cards in your deck.Fact is, you’ll need to do this ASAP if you intend to defeat the best Gwent players in The Witcher 3. Did you acquire a new and powerful card? Consider adding it to your deck immediately.Use weather cards that will impact your opponent, and do your best to toughen up rows containing your own cards that will not get affected by this Weather card.Avoid playing the strongest cards in the early goings of the match.Basically, don’t feel shame in doing this most of the time. Maybe the other player cannot beat your hand. Maybe you passed because you prefer to save cards for later in the match (remember, you only have 10). It’s OK to pass your turn, since doing this doesn’t admit defeat.Many key characters in the game have their own Gwent cards. In some cases, you will only play against specific non-player characters one time, which makes understanding the general flow of the game extremely important since you cannot afford to lose. In addition, you will be able to take part in Gwent tournaments and regional competitions. Throughout your adventure, Geralt will meet a variety of innkeepers and merchants who play Gwent. Speaking to the scholar also presents Geralt with many Gwent side quests and opportunities to acquire different cards. This will begin the Gwent tutorial, and soon afterward, present an opportunity to play a match. Go inside the tavern and speak to the scholar. You’ll first play Gwent early on in White Orchard village. The game pits two armies against each other, with users playing different cards to gain an advantage over the other. Gwent is a collectible card game Geralt of Rivia (you) can play at key locations in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in between finishing Secondary Missions and Treasure Hunts.