Battlecrest: Whispyr – Hero Set

Button Shy, Salt & Pepper Games · Board game · 2022
2–4 20 min
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7.7 rating BGG
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7.7 rating BGG
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you already enjoy Battlecrest and want more hero options, the Whispyr set is a welcome addition! She brings an agile playstyle focused on quick strikes that can change up your tactics.

Highlights
  • More hero variety
  • Great for solo play
  • Good for team games
  • Unique character style
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Tactical combat focus
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Looking to spice up your Battlecrest games? The Whispyr hero set introduces a new combatant to the battlefield, expanding options for those who already enjoy the base game. With Whispyr, you add more variety to your tactical battles, even allowing you to use her in solo modes (either controlling her or facing her) or in team matches for 3 or 4 players. This warrior, a spirit bound to the world by the Dying Guardian, is a specialist in quick, lethal strikes, honed by ages of fighting specters. Her familiar, Aura, accompanies her on this mission to protect the Neververse from dark magic. The set includes Whispyr's hero card, a health tracker, and exclusive action cards, plus a minion to boost your tactics. For fans of Battlecrest's gameplay, this set is a great addition to explore new strategies and relive the tactical grid combat with perfect information, where every move and every card played counts towards victory. It's a chance to add a character with a killer instinct and a unique fighting style to your repertoire, ensuring each confrontation is a fresh experience.

Best player count

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2–4 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Battlecrest Players: Expansions Changing Player Count Series: Wallet & Box Micro Games (Button Shy)
Publisher Button Shy, Salt & Pepper Games
Designer Dustin Dobson, Milan Zivkovic
Artist Fachri Maulana, Jesse Turner

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is this a standalone game or does it require another game to play?
Whispyr – Hero Set is an expansion, so you need the base game Battlecrest to play with her.
How many people can play with this expansion?
The base game is for 2 players, but with expansions like this, you can play in teams with up to 4 players, or even in solo mode.
How long does a game session last?
Battlecrest games, even with expansions, are usually quick, typically around 20 minutes.
Is Whispyr a difficult character to play?
She has a playstyle focused on quick, precise attacks, which might require a little practice to master, but it's quite rewarding.
What comes in this set?
The set includes Whispyr's hero card, a health tracker, exclusive action cards, and a minion.
Is this a board game or a card game?
Battlecrest is a tactical combat (skirmish) game that uses cards to represent characters and actions, with a modular board also made of cards.