Many aspects ofThe Witcher 3captured the hearts of players around the world, but the fast-paced card minigameGwenthas done so well for itself that it was reborn as a spinoff game. Now, one fan has created a striking tribute toThe Witcherseries by drawing a customGwentcard depicting franchise protagonist Geralt of Rivia.
This isn’t the first time afan ofThe Witcherhas created a customGwentcard, but it may be one of the most striking. A Redditor produced an incredibly detailed colored sketch of Geralt that wouldn’t be out of place as a panel in a graphic novel.
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The card showsGeralt in his older and more worn design fromThe Witcher 3, complete with a practical ponytail and a neatly trimmed beard. He’s illustrated in the same combat-ready stance as the original Geralt card and is wearing a stern expression. Both his swords are visible, but one is worn on his back and the one in his hand has been mostly cut off by the limited space on the card. Also taken from the original Geralt card is the card quote, “If that’s what it takes to save the world, it’s better to let that world die.”
Like the original Geralt card, this version is a close combat Leader card with 15 strength–the highest the original game allows a card to have. The graphic novel-style art would make this card pop out if it wasadded to aGwentdeck, however, as most other Gwent cards use a significantly more realistic art style. This different visual approach may make it easier for fans to see the details of Geralt’s scars and face, as the original card’s deep shadows conceal some of Geralt’s features. The price is that the custom Geralt card lacks the near-photorealism of the original and the shading and detail work are both a bit clumsier.
As of writing, it appears that fans ofThe Witchernoticed theflaws in this portrayal of Geralt, but are still tentatively in favor of the custom card design. One user gave the creator some advice about the proportions of Geralt’s right hand, while another commented on the alignment of the arrowsGwentuses as quotation marks. A third user simply declared that they loved the image. A fourth suggested that the infamous “lesser evil” quote would have been a better choice.
Gwent: The Witcher Card Gameis now available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, as well as iOS and Android Devices.
