Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game – The Fires Within

Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press · Board game · 2018
2 45–90 min
8.5 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
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8.5 rating Ludopedia
7.7 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you love Legend of the Five Rings and want more firepower (literally!) and new tactical options, this expansion is for you! The Mantis Clan also gets an extra boost.

Highlights
  • Powerful new Fire cards
  • Expands the Mantis Clan
  • More deck building options
  • Increases strategic variety
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Requires the base game
  • Focus on one element
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready to ignite the battlefield with 'The Fires Within', the third Dynasty Pack of the Elemental Cycle for Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game! This expansion introduces 20 brand-new cards, with three copies of each, diving deep into the element of Fire. If you enjoy summoning powerful Shugenja and casting explosive spells that leave your opponents in awe, this pack is right up your alley. The new cards provide a significant boost to strategies focused on raw power and destruction. And that's not all: the Mantis Clan also receives reinforcements, expanding their tactical options and allowing them to grow even further within Rokugan. It's an opportunity to give your game a fresh new look, add more deck-building possibilities, and ensure that the battles between clans are even more electrifying. If you're already a fan of the base game and crave more content to explore, this expansion is a perfect fit to spice up your matches and test new tactics with the power of fire and the new members of the Mantis clan. Don't wait any longer to feel the heat of battle!

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
2 OK

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Game details

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Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Players: Two-Player Only Games Setting: Legend of the Five Rings
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press
Designer Brad Andres, Erik Dahlman (I), Nate French

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game "Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game" to play this expansion?
Yes, "The Fires Within" is an expansion pack and requires the base game to be played.
How many copies of each new card come in the pack?
The pack contains three copies of each of the twenty new cards, totaling 60 cards.
What is the main focus of this expansion?
The main focus is on the Fire element, with new cards for Shugenja and spells, as well as reinforcements for the Mantis Clan.
Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
The overall complexity of the game doesn't change drastically, but the new cards offer more powerful and specific strategies, requiring adaptation.
Does this expansion add new clans or core mechanics?
No, it expands options for existing clans and elements, focusing on deepening existing strategies rather than introducing entirely new mechanics.
Is it necessary to be able to read English to play?
Yes, the language dependency is considered high, as the cards contain text crucial for understanding the rules and effects.