# Battlecrest: Expansion Collection #5

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 8.2
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Dustin Dobson, Ian Howard, Milan Zivkovic, Yann Perrin
- **Artists**: Fachri Maulana, Jesse Turner
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting, Print & Play, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Fans of strategy and hero variety will love this expansion!Hero varietyInnovative solo AIDeep strategyModular boardUnique hero tacticsRequires original base gameTranslation needed for cardsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Battlecrest: Expansion Collection #5 brings two fresh heroes to spice up your tactical skirmishes: Dowdran, the undead pyromaniac who loves to watch the world burn with his Heat Wave, and Thrasher, the powerhouse athlete who uses double crests to deliver a punch of impact. In addition to the hero variety, the expansion offers a brand‑new solo AI for Imperator, usable on its own or in combination with the earlier two Imperator releases. Imperator III introduces a more cautious and mobile playstyle, with cards that require refocus at the start of the turn, forcing players to be more shrewd to catch Imperator off guard. With extra components such as health trackers, action cards, and hero card sets, the expansion keeps the game pace brisk—about 20 minutes per session—and still supports solo or 3‑to‑4‑player team games. If you enjoy deep strategy, board mobility, and testing new tactics with unique heroes, this expansion will get you pumped. Just remember: you need the base Battlecrest game and, if the cards aren’t in Portuguese, you’ll need a translation or a translated sheet.

## FAQ
### How many players can play with this expansion?
The expansion supports 2 to 4 players, and it can also be used in solo games with the AI.

### What is the average game duration?
Each game lasts about 20 minutes, keeping the fast pace of the game.

### What is the game complexity?
The complexity is medium; it requires knowledge of the base game and the new hero and AI mechanics.

### What components come with the expansion?
Hero card sets for Dowdran and Thrasher, health trackers, action cards, AI sheets, and the Imperator III solo expansion.

### Does it need translation of the cards?
Yes, if the base game is not in Portuguese, a translation or translated sheet will be required.

### Can the expansion be played without the base game?
No, the expansion requires the base Battlecrest game to function.