# Kingdom Death: Monster – Campaigns of Death Expansion

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 8.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6
- **Duration**: 60-180 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Adam Poots
- **Artists**: Lokman Lam, Lorinda Tomko
- **Publishers**: Kingdom Death
- **Categories**: Adventure, Civilization, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Horror, Mature / Adult, Medieval, Miniatures, Prehistoric
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Critical Hits and Failures, Dice Rolling, Events, Grid Movement, Narrative Choice / Paragraph, Paper-and-Pencil, Pattern Building, Role Playing, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Square Grid, Storytelling, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks

## Verdict
For KDM lovers eager to craft their own sagas, Campaigns of Death is a feast! It provides the tools to design unique campaigns and deepen the experience even further.Campaign creation toolkitGuaranteed replayability boostDetailed monster guideExpands base gameRequires KDM base gameFocus on creation, not new contentRelies on KDM rulesetHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you've already braved the brutal world of Kingdom Death: Monster and felt it needed more replayability or a more organized way to craft your own madness, pay attention: Campaigns of Death is here for just that!

This hardcover tome isn't just another stack of paper; it's packed with refined rules and a spectacular guide for you to design completely custom campaigns, using both the base game and the 12 existing expansions. Want to create your own saga? Get ready, because here you'll find 3 full 30-Lantern Year campaigns, each with its own unique timeline, story and settlement events that add that special flavor, and of course, new gear to boost your spirits. And for those who prefer something quicker, there are also 2 short 3-5 Lantern Year campaigns.

The key here is that the book teaches you how to use a node system to build your own campaigns, helping you balance the difficulty to the usual KD standard and decide when to throw in a beneficial event. It details the nodes and power levels of all monsters from the base game and previously released expansions (note: these are not new monsters from future expansions!). Plus, it includes a bonus: the Ancient Butcher, a monster you can add to your creations, along with new armor sets and a bunch of game and gear cards. It's the perfect kit for those who want to dive headfirst into creating stories and challenges in KDM, maintaining the RPG and narrative feel we love.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Kingdom Death: Monster game to use this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! Campaigns of Death is a rulebook and guide for creating your own campaigns, but you need the base game and other expansions to have the necessary components and monsters.

### How many players can participate in campaigns created with this book?
The book is designed for campaigns that can be played solo (1 player) or with up to 6 players, maintaining KDM's characteristic cooperative experience.

### How long does it take to play a campaign created with this book?
The ready-made campaigns in the book vary: there are 3 x 30-Lantern Year campaigns (quite long) and 2 x 3-5 Lantern Year campaigns (shorter). The exact time will depend on your choices and the group's speed.

### Does the book bring new monsters or just rules for using existing ones?
It includes one specific monster, the Ancient Butcher, and new armor sculpts. The main focus is teaching you how to use existing monsters in your custom campaigns, detailing their powers and nodes.

### Is it very complicated to create my own campaigns?
The book is designed to guide you through the process. It explains the node system and offers tips for balancing difficulty, but it still requires a good understanding of KDM rules and creativity to put together something truly unique.

### Does this expansion add many new cards and components?
Yes, in addition to the book, the box includes game cards, gear cards, settlement and character record pads, and the Ancient Butcher. It's a good set of materials to bring your campaigns to life.