Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Heidelberger Spieleverlag · Board game · 2014
9.4 Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 2–5 — Weight 3.0/5
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FOR GENRE FANS

If you love collecting miniatures and expanding your Descent adventures, this hero and monster collection is a great find! It brings cool figures and new quests to give your campaigns an extra boost.

Highlights
  • Renewed miniatures and art
  • New heroes and monsters
  • Two exclusive quests
  • Expands the Descent universe
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Extensive English text
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Hey everyone! Ready for more action in the Descent universe? The "Crown of Destiny" expansion brings a brand-new pack of heroes and monsters, bringing back beloved figures from the first edition with a visual upgrade featuring renewed miniatures and artwork. If you're a fan of Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition), this collection is a perfect way to boost your adventures.

The pack includes four new heroes – Corbin, Lindel, Jaes the Exile, and Brother Gherinn – ready to face any challenge. And to add that extra bit of difficulty, there's a formidable trio of monsters: imposing giants, chaos beasts, and the dreaded lava beetles. That's thirteen miniatures in total, each with their own character sheets and cards to bring this crew to life.

But "Crown of Destiny" isn't just about the characters. The expansion also features two exclusive quests: "Burning Harvest" and "Crown of Destiny" itself. These quests are designed to maximize the abilities and potential of the new heroes and monsters, ensuring each game is a fresh experience. It's an opportunity to dive into new stories and test your strategies in Terrinoth.

Remember that, like many expansions, "Crown of Destiny" requires the base game "Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)" to play. Also, have your translation tools ready, as the text on the cards and sheets is quite extensive and requires translation to fully enjoy everything. If you enjoy collecting heroes and monsters, exploring fantastic scenarios, and engaging in tactical combat, this expansion is a great addition to your collection.

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Components: Miniatures Creatures: Monsters Game: Descent – Journeys in the Dark Mechanism: Campaign Games Setting: The Realms of Terrinoth
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer Nathan I. Hajek, Tim Uren

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to play?
Yes, absolutely! "Crown of Destiny" is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
The base game supports 2 to 5 players. This expansion adds more hero and monster options, maintaining that player count.
Does the game's playtime change with this expansion?
The expansion adds new quests, which can have varying durations. The total playtime will still depend on the base game and the campaign you are playing.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly?
The overall complexity of the base game remains the same. The expansion adds more tactical options with the new heroes and monsters, but the core rules are unchanged.
Does this expansion come with many miniatures?
Yes! There are 13 plastic miniatures in total: 4 heroes and 9 monsters, all with updated art and design.
Is the game entirely in English?
The "Crown of Destiny" expansion has extensive text on its cards and character sheets. Having a translation or being fluent in English is highly recommended to fully enjoy it.
Who is this expansion recommended for?
It's ideal for those who already own Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) and want to add more variety of heroes, monsters, and quests to their collection, especially if they enjoy miniatures and fantasy themes.