How many Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests are in The Witcher 3?

There are 18 Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. These include horse racing events, fistfight tournaments, and Gwent card collecting quests. These optional competition quests provide unique rewards including Gwent cards, gold, and special items.

What are Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests?

Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests in The Witcher 3 are optional competition quests. Races involve horse racing against NPCs for rewards. Fistfights are hand-to-hand combat tournaments. Gwent quests involve collecting Gwent cards by playing and winning against various NPCs throughout the game world. These quests provide unique rewards and are important for Gwent card completion.

How do I use the All Races, Fistfights & Gwent checklist?

Our All Races, Fistfights & Gwent Checklist features auto-save functionality - your progress is automatically saved locally in your browser with no login required. Simply check off quests as you complete them, and your progress will be preserved when you return. The checklist organizes all 18 quests by type and includes detailed descriptions.

Are any competition quests missable in The Witcher 3?

Yes, some Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests can be missable. Some NPCs may become unavailable after certain story events, and some Gwent players may leave areas permanently. It's recommended to complete these quests as you encounter them. Use our checklist to track every quest and ensure you don't miss any competitions or Gwent cards.

Do I need to complete all Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests for 100% completion?

While these quests aren't strictly required for story completion, completing all 18 Races, Fistfights, and Gwent quests is important for 100% completion in The Witcher 3. These quests provide unique rewards and are essential for collecting all Gwent cards. Use our checklist alongside other Witcher 3 checklists to track your full completion progress.

How do I start Gwent quests and card collecting?

Gwent quests start by playing and winning against NPCs throughout the game world. Many merchants, innkeepers, and other characters can be challenged to Gwent. Winning against them rewards you with Gwent cards. Some quests like "Collect 'em All" and "A Matter of Life and Death" are specific Gwent-related quests. Use our checklist to track all Gwent players and ensure you collect every card.

All 18 Races, Fistfight, Gwent Quest in Witcher 3: Checklist & Tracker

There are 6 horse races in The Witcher 3.

Horse races reward Geralt with racing equipment including saddles, saddlebags, horse blinders, and orens based on wagers.

✓		Item Name	Description
		Races: Crow's Perch Region: Velen Signpost: Crow's Perch Horse Race Level 1	On a Crossroads west of Crow's Perch, Geralt can take part in a series of horse races organized by Radko near Crow's Perch. Rewards include a racing saddle, saddlebags, horse blinders, and orens based on wagers. This quest appears on the Crow's Perch Notice Board.
		Race: The Great Erasmus Vegelbud Memorial Derby Region: Novigrad Signpost: Hierarch Square, Wheat Fields Horse Race Level 1	Geralt competes in the annual Great Erasmus Vegelbud Memorial Derby held at the Vegelbud estate. Rewards include superior saddles, saddlebags, horse blinders, and large sums of orens depending on race outcomes. This quest becomes available during Get Junior main quest.
		The Heroes' Pursuits: Fayrlund Region: Skellige Signpost: Fayrlund Horse Race Level 1	North of Fayrlund, Geralt can take part in a short horse race held on the road near Fayrlund, competing against local riders along a cliffside route. Rewards include Zerrikanian saddlebags, experience, and orens. This quest is started by speaking to the race master near the road east-northeast of Fayrlund.
		The Heroes' Pursuits: Kaer Trolde Region: Skellige Signpost: Rannvaig Horse Race Level 1	On a road northeast of Rannvaig, leading toward Kaer Trolde, Geralt can take part in a horse race to the gates of Kaer Trolde. Rewards include Zerrikanian blinders, experience, and orens. This quest is started by speaking to the race master northeast of Rannvaig.
		The Heroes' Pursuits: Fyresdal Region: Skellige Signpost: Blandare Horse Race Level 1	South of Blandare, Geralt can take part in a long-distance horse race through the Palisade toward Fyresdal in a stormy race. Rewards include a cavalry saddle, XP and orens. This quest is started by speaking to the race master between Blandare and the Palisade.
		The Heroes' Pursuits: For the Goddess' Glory! Region: Skellige Signpost: Larvik, Freya's Garden Horse Race Level 1	The final race of the Heroes' Pursuits. Geralt can challenge Astrid, last year's champion, in a race from Larvik's Western Gate to Freya's Garden. Rewards include the Zerrikanian saddle, XP and orens. This quest can be started by speaking with Sister Svana at any Heroes' Pursuits race location or from the Larvik Notice Board. You first need to complete other three The Heroes' Pursuits races.

There are 4 fistfighting tournaments in The Witcher 3.

Fistfighting tournaments test Geralt's unarmed combat skills across Velen, Novigrad, and Skellige, with increasing difficulty and rewards.

✓		Item Name	Description
		Fists of Fury: Velen Region: Velen Signpost: Inn at the Crossroads, Blackbough, Crow's Perch, Lindenvale Fists of Fury Level 11	Geralt can take part in a series of fistfights across Velen, facing Stan Fishgulper, Jonah, and Smithy before earning the right to challenge Sergeant Ardal in Crow's Perch. One of the fighters, Stan Fishgulper, may ask Geralt to throw the match so he can win food for his family, giving the player a moral choice. Rewards include XP and orens for each victory, with a larger payout after defeating the Sergeant. This quest appears on the Crow's Perch Notice Board.
		Fists of Fury: Novigrad Region: Novigrad Signpost: Hierarch Square, Southern Gate, Portside Gate Fists of Fury Level 23	Geralt can take part in a citywide fistfighting tournament in Novigrad, facing Georgius "Piledriver" Georg, Archibald O'Neill, and Iron Mortimer before earning the right to fight the champion, Durden. Early on, Geralt may be offered a bribe to throw one of the fights, giving him a choice between easy coin or honest victory. Rewards include XP and doubled wagers for each win, with the largest payout after defeating Durden. This quest appears on the Hierarch Square Notice Board.
		Fists of Fury: Skellige Region: Skellige Signpost: Kaer Trolde Harbor, Arinbjorn, Harviken, Urialla Harbor Fists of Fury Level 30	Geralt can take part in a Skellige-wide fistfighting tournament, facing Valgard at Kaer Trolde Harbor, Grim in Arinbjorn, and Einar in Harviken. After defeating all three, he earns the right to challenge Skellige's champion, Olaf, in an arena northeast of Urialla Harbor — where the final opponent turns out to be a bear. Rewards include XP, orens, and a unique trophy Gwestog. This quest appears on the Kaer Trolde Harbor Notice Board.
		Fists of Fury: Champion of Champions Region: Skellige Signpost: Hov Fists of Fury Level 11	After becoming the fist-fighting champion in Velen, Novigrad, and Skellige, Geralt is invited to face the ultimate opponent, the Champion of Champions, in the arena at Hov on Spikeroog. This final challenge pits him against a rock troll in a one-on-one brawl. Rewards include XP, Orens and a diagram for The Tamer weapon. Completion of this quest also unlocks the Brawl Master achievement/trophy. This quest becomes available automatically after Geralt has completed all other Fists of Fury quests.

There are 8 Gwent quests in The Witcher 3.

Gwent is a collectible card game played throughout the Northern Realms. Complete these quests to build your deck and collect all unique cards.

Note: The "A Dangerous Game" side quest with Zoltan in Novigrad is a full-fledged Side Quest and is listed under Novigrad Side Quests.

✓		Item Name	Description
		Collect 'Em All Region: White Orchard, Velen, Novigrad, Skellige, Vizima, Kaer Morhen Signpost: Woesong Bridge, Hierarch Square Gwent Quest Level 1	Geralt must collect all 120 unique Gwent Cards from Merchants, NPCs, and quests across the Northern Realms, Nilfgaardian Empire, Monsters, Scoia'tael decks and neutral cards. Some cards are missable if quests are skipped or certain choices are made. This quest can be progressed throughout the game and is tied to completing Gwent-related side quests and tournaments. You can see your Gwent Cards after going to the Escape / Pause Menu, not Inventory.
		Gwent: Playing Innkeeps Region: Velen, Novigrad Signpost: Hierarch Square, Oxenfurt Harbor, Inn at the Crossroads Gwent Quest Level 1	Geralt must defeat three innkeepers in Gwent: the Innkeep at the Inn at the Crossroads, Stjepan at The Alchemy in Oxenfurt, and Olivier at The Kingfisher in Novigrad. Each victory grants a unique Gwent Card. This quest progresses naturally as you play Gwent against key NPCs and is required for the Card Collector achievement.
		Gwent: Velen Players Region: Velen Signpost: Crow's Perch, Benek, Midcopse, Oreton Gwent Quest Level 1	Geralt must challenge several Gwent Players in Velen, including the Bloody Baron, the Old Sage in Benek, Haddy in Midcopse, and a boatwright in Oreton. Each victory grants a unique Gwent Card. This quest appears on Crow's Perch and Midcopse Notice Boards.
		Gwent: Big City Players Region: Novigrad Signpost: Hierarch Square, St. Gregory's Bridge Gwent Quest Level 1	Geralt must defeat several prominent Gwent Players across Novigrad, including Vimme Vivaldi at the Vivaldi Bank, Marquise Serenity at the Passiflora, Sigismund Dijkstra at his bathhouse, and a Scoia'tael Merchant at the trading camp. Each match grants a unique Gwent Card. This quest appears on Harborside Notice Board or start it by challenging Vivaldi at Hierarch Square.
		Gwent: Old Pals Region: Novigrad, Kaer Morhen Signpost: Seven Cats Inn, Temerian Partisan Hideout, Gate of the Hierarch, Kaer Morhen Gwent Quest Level 1	Geralt must defeat several old friends in Gwent – Zoltan, Vernon Roche, Lambert, and Thaler (if available). Each victory grants a unique Gwent Card. The NPCs can change locations as the story progresses. This quest can be started during the Broken Flowers quest (Geralt visits Dandelion's mistresses) and progresses naturally.

		Gwent: Playing Thaler Region: Novigrad Signpost: Seven Cats Inn, Border Post Gwent Quest Level 1	This quest is only available if Vernon Roche was played before completing A Deadly Plot. Geralt must challenge Thaler in Gwent, either immediately after the quest or at the Seven Cats Inn. Victory grants the Geralt of Rivia card. This is a supporting gwent quest that only appears if Thaler wasn't challenge in Gwent: Old Pals. If you got this quest, best time to complete this quest is after rescuing Thaler. This quest fails unavailable if Thaler dies during Reason of State.
		Gwent: Skellige Style Region: Skellige Signpost: Kaer Trolde Harbor, Gedyneith, Kaer Muire Gwent Quest Level 1	Geralt must defeat Gwent Players in Skellige: Ermion, Crach an Craite, Gremist, Sjusta, and Madman Lugos. Each victory awards a unique Gwent Card. This quest appears on Kaer Trolde Notice Board. You first need to complete the Echoes of the Past and Practicum in Advanced Alchemy for all matches to become available.
		Gwent: High Stakes Region: Novigrad Signpost: St. Gregory's Bridge Gwent Quest Level 26	Geralt enters the High Stakes Gwent tournament at the Passiflora Inn, facing Bernard Tulle, Sasha, Finneas, and Count Tybalt, along with minor participants. Winning matches rewards unique Gwent Cards and leader cards. This quest requires paying a 1,000 Oren entry fee. This quest appears on a St. Gregory's Bridge Notice Board.

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