# Sentinels of the Multiverse: The Scholar Hero Character

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.38 / 5
- **Designers**: Adam Rebottaro, Christopher Badell, Paul Bender
- **Artists**: Adam Rebottaro
- **Publishers**: Greater Than Games, LLC
- **Categories**: Card Game, Comic Book / Strip, Expansion for Base-game, Fighting
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you like teamwork and a hero that bends reality, the Scholar lands just in time.Unique manipulation powersThematic, rich deckSeamless base‑game integrationFull translation requiredCard learning curveBase game dependentRECOMMENDED

## Description
John Rhodes, the "Scholar", arrives in the Multiverse as an additional hero for Sentinels of the Multiverse. He is an elderly alchemist living on a houseboat in the Everglades, guarding the legendary Philosopher's Stone. The stone lets him twist reality's threads, transmuting objects and even meddling with interdimensional threats. In the game, the Scholar provides his own deck packed with cards that blend resource manipulation, healing, energy control, and a few subtle attack options. Like all Sentinels heroes, he works in a team, cooperating with other players to defeat powerful villains. His standout feature lies in the Variable Player Powers mechanic, giving each player a unique set of abilities, and the cooperative aspect, where the group must coordinate the Scholar's powers with those of the other heroes to seal dimensional rifts and stop catastrophes. The expansion requires a full translation of the cards, as the original text is extensive, but this ensures rich, thematic content. Components include a 30‑card deck, an energy token, and a concise rule sheet. Playtime is about 45 minutes, perfect for 2‑5 players already familiar with the base game. If you love superhero settings, enjoy cooperative play, and appreciate heroes with alchemical and reality‑bending abilities, the Scholar is a welcome addition that adds fresh strategies without overcomplicating the experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can use the Scholar?
2 to 5 players, provided they have the base game.

### How long does a game with this expansion take?
About 45 minutes, similar to the base game.

### Do I need to read in another language?
Yes, the cards are extensive and require a full translation into Portuguese.

### What components are included?
A 30‑card deck, an energy token, and a short rule sheet.

### Does the Scholar increase the game's complexity?
It adds new mechanics but keeps the overall learning curve similar to Sentinels.

### Can I play without the base game?
No, this expansion works only as a supplement to Sentinels of the Multiverse.

### What is the complexity rating (BGG weight)?
The game has a weight of 2.4/5, considered light to moderate.

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