[Top 5] Gwent Best Starter Decks

Updated:

23 Jul 2020

Each has its own quirks and play style. Which will you seek glory with first? They are all available after a bit of play. This guide will lay out which will be the best in terms of beginning in the world of Gwent.

5. Northern Realms

Unity in numbers, everyone has a role in the Northern Realms.

Master of the game plan, you and your units will need to strategize, victory is in the details. For those seeking the long round domination with its unit abilities.

What’s good about this deck:

Its engines can do quite the number on enemy units.
Many of your starting cards will mix well, the strategy planning stage will be a must.
Dealing damage will be satisfying as well as watching your numbers rise.

Cards

Tactical Advantage
Geralt of Rivia
Nenneke
Prince Stennis
Thunderbolt
Dorregaray of Vole
Anna Strenger
Ronvid the Incessant
Blue Stripes Commando x2
Siege Tower x2
Reinforced Trebuchet x2
Temerian Drummer x2
Lyrian Arbalest x2
Tridam Infantry x2
Ballista x2
Siege Support x2
Field Medic x2

4. Nilfgaard

Spying and strengthening their ranks, as well as disarming the enemy.

Flexible deck with the ability to lock more threatening units. Nilfgaard is about its viable and multipurpose soldiers. And having access to damaging units as well as spies strengthens your side.

What’s good about this deck:

Has the ability to keep opponents guessing.
Many units in the deck have abilities that work together.
Strengthening units and locking opponents can come in clutch.

Cards

Tactical Advantage
Geralt of Rivia
Sweers
Treason
Auckes
Serrit
Elder Bear x2
Impera Brigade x2
Alzur’s Thunder x2
Nilfgaardian Knight x2
Nauzicaa Sergeant x2
Alba Pikeman x2
Alba Armored Cavalry x2
Slave Infantry x2
Alba Spearman x2
Emissary x2

3. Scoia’Tael

Humans will feel the wrath of these unique races.

Your nonhuman folk have quite the track record of harmonizing and out doin’ human units. Maneuvering the battlefield to your advantage this starter can definitely grow its units.

What’s good about this deck:

It’s got fewer complex pieces then the first two.
But it has all the nonhuman humanoids in it, they also have very good jointed and interlocking skills.
And these units can buff each other, through skill like Harmony.

Cards

Tactical Advantage
Geralt of Rivia
Milaen
Sheldon Skaggs
Pavko Gale
Ida Emean aep Sivney
Dorregaray of Vole
Elder Bear
Incinerating Trap x2
Vrihedd Dragoon x2
Mahakam Defender x2
Mahakam Volunteers x2
Mahakam Marauder x2
Vrihedd Officer x2
Elven Wardancer x2
Dwarven Agitator x2
Dwarven Skirmisher x2

2. Skellige

The Giant Boar can fill the power gap in seconds.

Vicious group of marauders and battlers on the high sea at your command. You’ll be dealing damage and possibly hold an ace in your hand, Giant Boar.

What’s good about this deck:

Fewer strategies to consider.
And damage is the primary win condition.
Units work best in dealing and taking damage.

Cards

Tactical Advantage
Geralt of Rivia
Svanrige Tuirseach
Donar an Hindar
Dorregaray of Vole
Giant Boar
Lacerate
Udalryk an Brokvar
Freya’s Blessing x2
Elder Bear x2
Dimun Light Longship x2
An Craite Longship x2
Brokvar Archer x2
Heymaey Herbalist x2
Gutting Slash x2
Heymaey Spearmaiden x2
Dimun Pirate Captain x2

1. Monsters

Consume your dead and bolster your ranks.

The creatures you may never wish to cross even on a good day. Best thing is they come recommended for newcomers. Easy to handle and where powerful units shine.

What’s good about this deck