Opponent's turn in Gwent

This guide specifies the order and timing in which actions are taken during players' turn in Gwent: The Witcher Card Game.

It is meant for new players, or for intermediate players who want to get a refresher on the phases of the game.

Number of Rounds

  • A game of Gwent has a minimum of two rounds, and a maximum of three rounds
  • Game ends after two rounds if the same player won both rounds.
  • If a different player won each of the first two rounds, a third round will determine the winner.

Draft

  • Draw 10 cards from your deck
  • You can draw multiples of your bronze units/spells

Mulligan

  • You can re-draw a max of 3 cards
    • Right click to skip the mulligan phase if you're satisfied with your hand.
  • A card you discard gets "blacklisted" and won't be drawn again.

Round 1

  • Who goes first: A simulated coin toss determines which players goes first.
  • During your turn, you can take one of the following actions:
    • Play card
    • Use leader ability
    • Pass
  • Exceeding the maximum time limit will end your turn and a random card will be discarded from your hand.

Round 2

  • Draw 2 more cards into your hand
  • You may mulligan one card
  • Who goes 1st: The player who won the first round

Round 3

  • Draw 1 more card into your hand
  • You may mulligan one card
  • Who goes 1st: The player who won the second round
  • Player with most strength on the game board when both players are out of cards is the winner of the round