# Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Visions of Dawn

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2015
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 120 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Kara Centell-Dunk
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hand Management, Modular Board, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you love Descent and want more monsters and heroes to spice up your campaigns, this expansion is for you! It brings new miniatures and fresh challenges that will make your adventures even more epic.More iconic miniaturesNew heroes and villainsExpands the base campaignExciting new questsRequires the base gameExtensive translation neededFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a new wave of chaos in Terrinoth! "Visions of Dawn" introduces the menace of trolls and ogres, monsters traditionally so consumed by mutual hatred that they left the rest of the world in peace. But now, that peace is shattered! A sinister alliance has united these beasts, and it's up to you to decide which side you'll join: will you lead this monstrous horde on a campaign of destruction, or will you stand with the few brave heroes who dare to face them?

This expansion not only injects an extra dose of danger with new quests like "Trucebreaker" and "Visions of Dawn" itself, but also brings ten plastic creature miniatures previously only available in the first edition of Descent. If you enjoy the Overlord role, you'll love commanding ogres, trolls, and even manticores. For the heroes, four new adventurers enter the fray: Master Thorn, Nara the Fang, Ispher, and Sir Valadir, each with their unique abilities to try and stem the tide of destruction.

With mechanics involving action points, dice rolling, grid movement, and hand management, the gameplay remains true to the spirit of Descent, but with renewed challenges. The modular board ensures each quest looks visually different, and team-based play, whether as united heroes or a relentless Overlord, is key to victory. If you're already a fan of the series and want more content to expand your adventures, "Visions of Dawn" is a treat for those not afraid to face giant monsters and epic battles.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game "Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)" to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "Visions of Dawn" is a Hero and Monster Collection that adds content to the base game, so it's essential to play.

### How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is for 2 to 5 players. One player acts as the Overlord, and the others play as heroes.

### How long does a game session take?
The quests in this expansion, like those in the base game, generally take about 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete.

### Are the components in English?
Yes, the expansion comes in English, and it's recommended to have translations for gameplay, as indicated by sources like Ludopedia.

### What kind of new monsters and heroes will I find?
You'll have the chance to command or face trolls, ogres, and manticores, as well as play with four new heroes: Master Thorn, Nara the Fang, Ispher, and Sir Valadir.

### Does this expansion add a new campaign?
It adds two new quests, "Trucebreaker" and "Visions of Dawn," which can be played individually or integrated into a larger campaign if you adapt the rules.

### Is it much harder than the base game?
The difficulty can vary depending on the quest and player choices, but the addition of new monsters and challenges keeps the experience challenging and engaging, true to the spirit of Descent.

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