# Runebound (Third Edition): The Gilded Blade – Adventure Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 120-180 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Artists**: Anna Christenson
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Arclight Games, asmodee, Asterion Press, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Hobby World
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Expansion for Base-game, Exploration, Fantasy, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Dice Rolling, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy Runebound and want more options to make your hero shine, The Gilded Blade pack is a great addition! It adds a bunch of new cards for you to customize your deck and face brand-new challenges.More hero customizationNew adventure cardsExpands the world of TerrinothNew agile and lethal heroineHigh language dependencyAdds complexity to the gameRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for another trip to Terrinoth with The Gilded Blade adventure pack! This expansion injects an extra dose of excitement into your Runebound game, bringing new skill and asset cards to supercharge your strategies. Want to upgrade your hero? Now you can customize your decks like never before, swapping cards to adapt to any challenge that arises. Imagine: new goods that vary based on your exploration prowess, or a skill that grants you an extra trophy when another hero falls. It's the kind of thing that makes the game richer and more dynamic!

But that's not all! The pack also adds brand-new adventure cards, ready to throw you into unexpected situations. Maybe you'll need to deal with a highway gang or face a dangerous new enemy. Speaking of danger, the expansion also introduces Red Scorpion, a new heroine who arrives boasting agility and combat skill. Whether facing the sorceress Ariad or the dreaded Dragonlord Margath, Red Scorpion is the perfect addition for those seeking a more aggressive playstyle full of twists. If you already enjoy Runebound and want more variety and customization options, The Gilded Blade is your next step to dive headfirst into this fantastic world.

## FAQ
### Do I need the Runebound (Third Edition) base game to play?
Yes, The Gilded Blade is an expansion and requires the Runebound (Third Edition) base game to be played.

### How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion supports the same player count as the base game, which is 2 to 4 players.

### Does the playtime increase with this expansion?
The expansion adds more options and content, which might slightly increase playtime, but the total duration still remains within the 120-180 minute range, depending on the group.

### Does the game's complexity change significantly?
Complexity increases slightly due to new card options and strategies, but the learning curve isn't steep for those already familiar with the base game.

### What components are included in this pack?
The pack includes new skill cards, asset cards, adventure cards, and a new hero miniature (Red Scorpion).

### Is it worth it for those who already own the base game?
If you're looking for more variety, customization, and new adventures for Runebound, this expansion is highly recommended to enrich your experience.

### Is the game heavily language dependent?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency due to the significant amount of text on the skill, asset, and adventure cards.