Onward: Legendary Expansion

Skytear Games · Board game · 2025
2–4 60 min
rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
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rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want to fight epic bosses for powerful rewards.

Highlights
  • New monsters with challenging fights
  • Legendary items that shift gameplay
  • New Outsider for strategic variety
  • Adds depth to the combat
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game to play
  • Increases encounter complexity
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About the game
If you're already a fan of the brawl in Onward, get ready because the Legendary Expansion is here to crank up the intensity. You know that feeling of facing an impossible challenge where the reward makes every struggle worth it? That's exactly what this expansion delivers. It doesn't just add more stuff; it injects a dose of epic scale into your sessions with the arrival of five legendary monsters. These creatures aren't playing around; they are true bosses designed to test your group's resilience. But don't worry, the effort pays off: defeating these beasts grants you legendary items that completely shift the combat dynamics.

Beyond the monsters, the expansion provides a total of 16 legendary items, allowing you to customize your hero with gear that can mean the difference between a crushing victory and a total defeat. For those who love varying their strategy, there's also a new Outsider (complete with their own standee), bringing fresh abilities and dynamics to the table. It's the perfect upgrade for players who feel they've mastered the base game and are craving more complex challenges and more powerful rewards. If you're looking for that sense of progression, where taking down a colossal enemy makes you absurdly strong for the next round, this expansion is the way to go. Grab your dice, gather your friends, and see who can survive the most dangerous encounters in the world of Onward. More content, more power, and of course, way more fighting!
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Game details
Publisher Skytear Games
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! This is an expansion, so you must own the original Onward to use this content.
What's inside the box?
You get 5 legendary monster standees, 1 new Outsider standee, and 16 legendary item cards.
Are the monsters much harder?
Yes, they are designed as epic challenges, but the rewards (legendary items) make the risk worth it.
Does the expansion change the basic rules?
It doesn't change the core rules, but it adds new layers of power and objectives via items and monsters.
How many players is it for?
It follows the base game's lead, working great for groups of 2 to 4 players.