Author: Mad

NilfgaardThe most oppressive faction is full of removal, locks, and other no-fun-allowed tools. Playing Nilfgaard drastically reduces your chances of getting ‘gg’ after the game. But all the hatred towards this faction doesn’t change the fact that it’s simply strong. Nilfgaard decks are one of the most difficult to pilot but allow for some crazy shenanigans. Although this faction is not newer-player-friendly it’s one of the best ways to learn the game. Assimilate archetype requires you to know how the enemy deck works so you can use it to your advantage. By playing assimilate you effectively learn how to use…

There are way over 1000 unique cards in Gwent. And this number only keeps going up. The sheer amount of available options can be quite overwhelming for a new player. But the truth is some cards are simply better than others. Gwent is really generous when it comes to providing players with resources but it can take a long time to collect all the cards available in the game.So it’s smart to start with crafting the best and most useful cards there are, to make the best use of your precious hard-earned scraps. Which cards to craft first? This is…

Monsters are considered the easiest faction to play out of all six available. And deservedly. The archetypes are pretty straightforward, cards are not too complicated and the gameplan is very clear with most decks. Monsters are a very good choice for newer players and a good starting point. They’re not among the strongest factions at the moment, nevertheless they’re still fully capable of carrying you to Pro Rank. A few of the most common archetypes include thrive, relicts, wild hunt and vampires. All of them viable if piloted correctly. So which Monster cards should you craft as a newer player?Read…

The Skellige faction is not too complicated and relies mainly on damaging units — both its own and its opponents’. Most cards are easy to understand therefore Skellige shouldn’t be too complicated for newer players. They have a few viable archetypes and pretty decent position in most metas. With so much removal they’re arguably the most aggressive faction and quite fun to play. Now let’s talk about which Skellige cards you should craft first when you are just starting your adventure with this faction.Read more: Crafting Guides• Gwent Crafting Guide: Scoia’tael• Gwent Crafting Guide: Monsters• Gwent Crafting Guide: NeutralsFucusyaCrafting cost:…

The faction offers a nice balance between removal options and engine value, resulting in it being on the stronger side of most metas. Scoia’tael can beat even the strongest decks if played correctly, and that’s why most pro-players decide to include the ST decks in their tourney lineups. The most popular archetypes include harmony, movement, and elves. With harmony being the most successful lately – that’s what we’ll heavily focus on. So let’s talk about which cards are worth crafting if you’re trying to build a competitive deck.Read more: Crafting Guides• Gwent Crafting Guide: Skellige• Gwent Crafting Guide: Monsters• Gwent…