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InThe Witcher 3,there is only one activity more important than finding Ciri; playing Gwent. you’re able to challenge people all across the Northern Realms and beyond, proving your mastery over the game and winning some rare cards in the process.
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Gwent: Playing Innkeeps, tracks three opponents in Novigrad, Oxenfurt, and Velen. They are innkeepers that manage the largest establishments in their respective regions and happen to be particularly formidable players. Not only will defeating them grant Geralt bragging rights, but you’ll get a unique card from each of them. This guide will help guide you to each player and their rewards.
Defeating Stjepan In Oxenfurt
Your first opponent isThe Alchemy’s Innkeeper, Stjepan.you’re able to find him behind the counter at his establishment in Oxenfurt, polishing cups and waiting for someone to challenge him to a match.You’ll have to defeat him to earn his card and the right to challenge the other innkeeps.
Stjepan is a particularly annoying player to face. His leader cardprevents yours from taking effectwhile his deck is stuffed to the gills withspy cardsthat will have him drawing card after card.
When defeated, he willgive Geralt the Yennefer Gwent cardand suggest challenging the innkeeps inVelen and Novigrad.
TheYennefer Card is a seven strength hero cardthat acts as amedic.As aneutral card, you’re able to slot it into any deck.
Challenging The Innkeep From The Inn At The Crossroads
Headout to Velenand return toThe Inn At The Crossroads,whereThe Nilfgaardian Connectionbrought you earlier in the game. Your next opponent is behind the counter.
This player relies on the samespy card-based strategy that Stjepan uses.At least he can onlysee three cards in your handinstead of canceling your leader ability outright.
After being bested, he gives you theMenno Coehoorn Gwent card,it is aten strength hero cardthat also functions asa medic.
Overthrowing Oliver In Novigrad
Your final opponent is the innkeep at theKingfisher Inn,Oliver.He uses aMonster deckthat is well-suited toflooding the board with Close-combat cards.
Oliver maydie duringNow or Never,based on your choices. If he is no longer able to play Gwent, you canfind his card in the room next to the bar.
Defeating him will get you theTibor Eggebracht Gwent card,which is aten strength ranged hero cardmeant for theNilfgaardian deck.
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