# Battlecrest: Noxious – Fan Hero Set

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Jay Yeates
- **Artists**: Jay Yeates
- **Publishers**: Button Shy, (Web published)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fan Expansion, Fighting, Print & Play, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Hand Management, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
A great addition for Battlecrest players looking to expand their roster with creative community-made characters.Highly thematic character designSeamless integration with base gameAccessible Print & Play formatRequires base game and mapsLimited to a single heroFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Ever encountered a character that skips the small talk and goes straight for the kill? Meet Noxious. Imagine a sentient plant, as ancient as the mystical Fellwoods themselves, that spent eons evolving for one single purpose: total annihilation. Now, this force of nature enters the Battlecrest universe as a new combatant to shake up your matches.

But here is the catch: Noxious isn't a standalone game. He is a 'Fan Hero Set,' meaning this is community-created content designed by fan Jay Yeates. To actually bring this killer plant into the fray, you will absolutely need any other Battlecrest Hero Set and, of course, a Map Set to define where the fight takes place. Without those, Noxious is just a very dangerous botanical concept.

Originally, this hero was part of the ShyCon: Chicago 2023 wallet compilation, but the real draw here is the versatility of the Print & Play format. If you enjoy fast-paced, tactical fighting games that don't take up much table space, adding community-created heroes is the best way to refresh your gameplay experience. You'll need to manage your hand with precision and move strategically across the grid to ensure Noxious dominates the battlefield. It's the perfect blend of botanical sci-fi and miniature tactical combat. Ready to let nature take its course?

## FAQ
### Can I play with only Noxious?
No! He is an expansion. You'll need another Hero Set and a Map Set to actually play.

### How long does a match last?
Fights are very quick, usually lasting around 20 minutes.

### Is the game complex?
If you already know Battlecrest, there's no learning curve. If you're new, it's tactical but very accessible.

### How many players can join?
From 2 to 4 players, depending on how many heroes you have available.

### What's included in the set?
As a Fan Set/Print & Play, the focus is on the Noxious hero's cards.