How to Play Descent: Legends of the Dark – The Betrayer's War

Game Objective

In Descent: Legends of the Dark - The Traitor's War, players take on the roles of heroes seeking to unite the fractured kingdoms of Terrinoth against the threats that plague them. The goal is to protect the refugees of Forthyn and rebuild the Citadel, facing powerful enemies like the Dragon Lady Levirax and the hordes of Uthuk Y'llan. Victory depends on the players' decisions, which shape the fate of Terrinoth throughout the campaign.

Setup

To start playing The Traitor's War, follow these steps:

• Update the Descent: Legends of the Dark app and add the expansion to the collection manager.
• Assemble the 3D terrain elements using the included assembly guide in the box.
• Place the miniatures, tokens, and markers as instructed by the app.
• Select a saved game from Act 1 (Blood and Flames) or start a new campaign directly in Act 2.
• Distribute the Act 2 hero cards and prepare skill, weapon, and companion cards based on campaign progress.

Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Game Flow

The game is divided into missions where heroes face challenges and enemies controlled by the app. Each mission follows a turn structure where heroes take actions to complete specific objectives. The app also controls enemy activations and global events, such as the darkness phase, which can damage tormented enemies.

Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Actions and How to Play

During their turn, each hero can perform one maneuver action and two additional actions. Available actions include:

• Maneuver: Gain movement points to traverse the map.
• Combat: Attack an adjacent enemy or one within weapon range.
• Exploration: Interact with exploration markers or 3D terrain elements.
• Preparation: Flip one of your cards to activate abilities.
• Special: Resolve specific card or skill abilities.

Heroes can also use surge abilities during their dice rolls to activate additional effects.

Refer to the manual for details on this section.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when heroes complete or fail a specific mission. Victory depends on fulfilling mission objectives, which may include protecting refugees, defeating enemies, or interacting with map elements. Scoring is determined by campaign progress and the decisions made by players.

Refer to the manual for details on this section.

Tips for Winning

• Use hero surge abilities to maximize dice roll effects.
• Position shadow markers strategically to control enemy movement and protect heroes.
• Interact with 3D terrain elements, such as fire, to increase attack effectiveness.