
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,544
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Battles of Westeros
- 2 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2010

Expansion for BattleLore: Second Edition
2015
Rules assistance for BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack
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BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack is an expansion for BattleLore: Second Edition released in 2015 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Robert A. Kouba and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Modular Board.
From the website: Bring unprecedented military might to the battlefield with the Hernfar Guardians Army Pack expansion for BattleLore Second Edition. In Hernfar Guardians, you will find four new Daqan unit types: Greyhaven Battlemages shield your forces with spells, Citadel Lancers charge and trample enemy troops, while armored Ironbound automatons and giant Siege Golems withstand against enemy onslaughts while delivering brutal attacks. Hernfar Guardians includes twenty-five figures representing these new units and nine additional Citadel Guard figures are included, along with everything necessary to use these units in battle. Army cards suggest deployments composed entirely of the units included in Hernfar Guardians, and a full lore deck grants incredible abilities to all Daqan units. New terrain tiles and scenario cards create never-before-seen battlefields and offer players fresh tactical challenges. Hernfar Guardians contains: The first expansion for the Daqan army in BattleLore Second Edition Contains four new unit types with over thirty figures and everything necessary for deployment 9 Citadel Guards 9 Greyhaven Battlemage 9 Citadel Lancers 6 Ironbound 1 Siege Golem Army cards offer ways to integrate the new units into powerful armies New terrain tiles and scenario cards introduce new battlefields and tactical challenges A full deck of Lore cards enhancing the abilities of all Daqan forces.
BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack has a complexity rating of 2.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack are: Robert A. Kouba. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists BattleLore: Second Edition – Hernfar Guardians Army Pack as an expansion for BattleLore: Second Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need BattleLore: Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of BattleLore: Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.