8.9
rating
Ludopedia
8.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you love Sword & Sorcery and want a dwarf hero with two combat personalities to kick some serious butt, Skeld is the way to go!
Highlights
- Legendary and powerful dwarf
- Two distinct playstyles
- New epic items
- Expands the campaign
Keep in mind
- Moderate language dependency
- Requires base game
Rules manual not indexed yet
Upload the PDF rulebook to ask questions about this game with AI.
About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to boost your Sword & Sorcery adventures with the Skeld Hero Pack! If you enjoy adding characters with strong personalities and unique abilities to your party, this pack is for you. Skeld, the legendary dwarf, arrives to show what a stubborn and resilient warrior is capable of, whether in his relentless Slayer form, who doesn't know the word 'retreat,' or as a Berserker, mastering blood rage to deliver devastating blows. This expansion brings two detailed miniatures of Skeld (normal and ethereal Ghost Soul forms), his Soul Gem, and new cards, including three powerful items: the sharp Tomahawk, the golden axe, and the legendary Furioso. With mechanics like action points, area movement, and variable powers, Skeld adds an extra layer of strategy and combat to the already immersive Sword & Sorcery universe. It's the right choice for those who want more variety and epic challenges in their cooperative fantasy campaigns, especially if you're already a fan of the base game and looking to expand your hero options. Language dependency is moderate, so having translated cards or a reference sheet handy will greatly aid immersion.
Expansion for
Published additional content
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Best player count
BGG community vote
1
OK
2
OK
3
OK
4
OK
5
OK
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Loading playlist...
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Finding best prices...
Prices unavailable at this time.
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Ares Games, Gremlin Project, GaGa Games, Intrafin Games
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base Sword & Sorcery game to use this Hero Pack?
Yes, absolutely! This is a hero pack that adds Skeld to your adventures, so you need the base Sword & Sorcery game to use it.
How many players can benefit from this expansion?
The base Sword & Sorcery game is for 1 to 5 players, and this Hero Pack fits perfectly within that player count, adding a new hero for any player combination.
Is Skeld very different from other heroes?
Yes! Skeld can be played as a Slayer, focused on direct combat and no retreat, or as a Berserker, channeling rage for more potent attacks. These two forms offer distinct gameplay experiences.
What comes in this pack besides Skeld?
Besides Skeld's two miniatures (normal and Ghost Soul), you get his Soul Gem and new cards, including three exclusive items: Tomahawk, Golden Axe, and Furioso.
Does the game get harder with Skeld?
He adds new strategies and tactical options, which can make the game more dynamic. The overall difficulty depends on the campaign and the enemies you face, but Skeld brings considerable firepower.
Do I need to know English to play with Skeld?
The base game and this expansion have cards with text. The language dependency is considered moderate, so having translated cards or a reference sheet can greatly help during gameplay.