# Sword & Sorcery: Ancient Chronicles – Genryu/Shakiko Hero Pack

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 8.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5
- **Duration**: 60-90 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Nunzio Surace, Simone Romano
- **Publishers**: Ares Games, Gremlin Project
- **Categories**: Adventure, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Movement, Cooperative Game, Modular Board, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're already hooked on Sword & Sorcery and want more heroes to shake things up, this pack is pure gold! Genryu and Shakiko bring a super interesting Chi mechanic that changes how you play.Two unique and powerful heroesInnovative Chi mechanicWhite/Black Monk versatilityHigh-quality componentsRequires base game translationExpansion, not a standalone gameHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
If you're a fan of Sword & Sorcery and want to supercharge your campaign with powerful new characters, check out this Hero Pack! It introduces Genryu and Shakiko, two monks who excel in hand-to-hand combat and wield the power of Chi to dominate the battlefield. Imagine a blend of martial arts, spiritual abilities, and devastating attacks that will boost your adventures. The cool twist is that you can play them as either White or Black Monks, and this choice significantly changes their playstyle! The White Monk is a master at using Chi to heal allies, create spiritual barriers, and protect the party, leaning more towards support than pure offense. Conversely, the Black Monk is all about destruction, using Chi to inflict heavy damage, drain enemy essence, and scorch the battlefield, though they can still offer some support to comrades. This pack is packed with value: it includes six fantastic miniatures (each in their normal, Ghost Soul, and even Nemesis forms!), along with all the cards, tokens, and rules you need to jump right in. It's an expansion that brings a completely fresh and strategic combat experience to those already immersed in the Sword & Sorcery universe, craving more challenges and unique heroes.

## FAQ
### Is this pack a complete game or does it require the base game?
This is a hero pack, so you need the base game Sword & Sorcery to play with Genryu and Shakiko.

### How many players can use these heroes?
Just like the base game, this pack is for 1 to 5 players. The heroes can be used in any player configuration.

### Does the complexity increase significantly with these new heroes?
The overall complexity of the game doesn't change drastically, but the Chi powers and mechanics add an interesting tactical layer for those already familiar with the basic rules.

### What exactly is included in this pack?
It includes six miniatures (Genryu and Shakiko in their normal, ghost, and nemesis versions), along with all the necessary cards, tokens, and hero sheets to play them.

### Is it difficult to learn to play with them?
If you're already familiar with Sword & Sorcery, learning the Chi mechanic will be straightforward. The specific rules for these heroes are detailed within the pack itself.

### Is it worth it for solo players?
Absolutely! If you enjoy playing Sword & Sorcery solo, these heroes add new options and strategies to your adventures.

### Do I need to translate anything to play?
Yes, the base game has language dependency, and since this is an expansion, you'll also need the translated cards and rules to play comfortably in English.