Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Ardus Ix'Erebus Lieutenant Pack

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2015
2–5 120+ min Weight 3.0/5
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If you're a Descent Overlord who loves good strategy and wants to power up your monsters, Ardus Ix'Erebus is the missing piece for your campaigns!

Highlights
  • Fantastic miniature
  • Enhanced combat tactics
  • New Overlord options
  • More challenging monsters
  • Campaign replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game and expansion
  • Language dependent
  • Overlord-focused
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About the game
Get ready to give your Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) campaigns a sinister upgrade with the Ardus Ix'Erebus Lieutenant Pack! This isn't just another villain; Ardus is a veteran of centuries of battles, a tactical master from Waiqar's legendary Deathborn Legion. With him by your side as the Overlord, your simplest monsters will fight like never before, exceeding all the heroes' expectations. The pack includes a detailed miniature to replace Ardus's token, which is already a huge plus for immersion. But the icing on the cake is the 'First Legion' Plot deck, which allows the Overlord to use Ardus's vast tactical experience to their advantage. Just imagine: boosting your monsters' attack power, rewarding them for fighting in formation, or even inspiring your minions to copy the abilities of master monsters. Ardus isn't just a commander; he's a formidable warrior. If you use him as an agent in other campaigns, you can flank the heroes with other monsters, break through their defenses with devastating blows, or rally your forces for a crushing final push. Whether leading from afar or on the front lines, Ardus Ix'Erebus is an indispensable asset for any Overlord looking to dominate Terrinoth.
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Components: Miniatures Game: Descent – Journeys in the Dark Mechanism: Campaign Games Setting: The Realms of Terrinoth
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer Kara Centell-Dunk
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Ardus Ix'Erebus Lieutenant Pack add to the game?
It brings a detailed miniature of the villain Ardus Ix'Erebus to replace the token, plus a 'First Legion' Plot deck and rules that allow the Overlord to use him in any campaign, enhancing monster tactics.
Do I need the Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) base game to play?
Yes, this is an expansion pack and requires the Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) base game to be played. It is not a standalone game.
Is the 'Mists of Billehall' expansion required?
To use the miniature in place of Ardus's original token, yes. However, the Plot deck and rules for using Ardus in other campaigns can be applied even without the expansion, though the experience is more complete with it.
What is the main advantage for the Overlord player?
The main advantage is access to the 'First Legion' Plot deck, which offers new and powerful tactical options for the Overlord, allowing monsters to fight more effectively and strategically, making the challenge for heroes much greater.
Which aspect of the game does this pack focus on most?
It is strongly focused on enhancing the Overlord player's experience, providing new strategic tools and an iconic villain to lead the forces of darkness.
What level of complexity does this expansion add?
The expansion adds a moderate level of complexity, mainly for the Overlord, who will have new cards and tactical decisions to consider. For heroes, complexity increases due to more elaborate challenges.