Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall

Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta · Board game · 2015
8.6 Ludopedia 8.2 BGG 2–5 · best 5 120 min Weight 3.3/5
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RECOMMENDED

If you love Descent and want to amp up the challenge, especially for the Overlord, Mists of Bilehall is an expansion that brings more danger and fun!

Highlights
  • Significantly empowers the Overlord
  • New menacing miniatures
  • More treacherous terrain
Keep in mind
  • No new heroes or classes
  • Short one-act campaign
  • High language dependency
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare to delve into the dark and misty lands of Bilehall with this expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition). Mists of Bilehall plunges you into a one-act campaign where you and your friends will face the horrors of a cursed realm. The big twist here is that instead of introducing new heroes to the party, this expansion focuses on empowering the Overlord, the game's villain. They gain a reinforced army with twelve new, menacing miniatures – including reanimates, broodwalkers, and bone horrors – ready to make life difficult for the adventurers. The environment also becomes more treacherous, with new terrain elements like crumbling walls that can surprise unprepared heroes. To complete the atmosphere of despair, 'tainted' cards are introduced, adding extra challenges and influencing heroes in sinister ways. Even the most experienced players will feel the pressure to survive in this hostile environment filled with half-truths. If you enjoy the core gameplay of Descent and want to amp up the challenge, especially for the Overlord player, this expansion offers a welcome extra threat. Battles become more intense, and the horror atmosphere is amplified, ensuring the journey through the Mistlands is memorable and, of course, quite difficult!

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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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, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
Designer Kara Centell-Dunk, Nathan I. Hajek
Artist Andrew Bosley, David Griffith, Émile Denis, Nicholas Gregory, Stephen Somers, Yoann Boissonnet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

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Do I need the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to play this expansion?
Yes, Mists of Bilehall is an expansion and requires the base game Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to be played.
How many players can participate?
Like the base game, this expansion is for 2 to 5 players.
How long does a game or the campaign take?
The campaign included in this expansion is a one-act campaign, generally shorter than longer campaigns. The exact duration may vary, but expect something around 120 minutes, similar to the base game.
What new components come in this box?
The expansion includes 12 new miniatures (6 reanimates, 3 broodwalkers, 3 bone horrors), new Tainted cards, and terrain elements.
Does this expansion add new heroes or classes?
No, the main focus of Mists of Bilehall is to strengthen the Overlord and add challenges for existing heroes, without introducing new playable characters.
Is the game heavily language dependent?
Yes, Ludopedia indicates high language dependency, as the cards and campaign text are essential to the experience.
Is this a good expansion for someone who primarily plays as the Overlord?
Absolutely! The main feature of this expansion is precisely the enhancement of the Overlord's options and power, making the games more challenging for the heroes.