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Perfect for RPG lovers who want the feeling of campaign progression paired with brutal tactical combat.
- Epic and challenging boss fights
- Immersive branching narrative
- Rewarding character progression
- Thrilling exploding dice system
- Steep initial learning curve
- Sessions can be quite long
About the game
What you do in a play session
The game structure is split into two main phases. First, you navigate through a storybook, making decisions that shape the group's destiny and lead to inevitable encounters. When the fighting starts, the action shifts to the combat board. This is where the game shines with epic, multi-phase boss fights, where you face monsters controlled by a clever AI. It's not just about hitting hard, but about outsmarting and outplaying the enemy using the right strategy.
The heart of the combat is an 'exploding dice' push-your-luck system that keeps you on edge: you can aim for massive damage, but you risk missing the attack entirely. To balance this luck, there is the 'Battleflow', a Euro-style cooldown system that requires careful resource management to ensure the group doesn't run out of steam mid-fight. As the campaign progresses, you feel real growth: gaining new levels, powerful loot, and allies who join your journey. It's the kind of game where the story evolves organically, and the feeling of victory after defeating a colossal boss is immensely rewarding. If you love RPGs, deep campaigns, and tactical miniature combat, Oathsworn is your next obsession.
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Rules videos
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In English
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Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood - How to Play - Part 1: The Campaign
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Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood - How to Play - Part 2: The Story
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Oathsworn Training Camp
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Oathsworn First Look by Man vs Meeple
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Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood - How to Play - Part 3: The Encounter
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Oathsworn Painting: Chapter 1 Broodmother!
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Oathsworn: Into The Deepwood | Chapter 1 | Encounter Overview
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Oathsworn: Into The Deepwood | Chapter 1 | Setup & Narrative
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Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood Rules Challenge
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Painting Oathsworn Video Series
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Oathsworn Vs. Aeon Trespass: Odyssey
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Oathsworn: Into the Deepwood Kickstarter Details!
Rules manual
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