
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,526
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Defenders of the Last Stand
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2016

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Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 is an expansion for Defenders of the Realm released in 2016 for 1–4 players and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Richard Launius and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling.
Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 includes three new heroes – with a miniature and character card for each hero. The new heroes introduced in this expansion are: Eliana the Centaur: Eliana's body allows her to move more quickly as a horse and her strength gives her bonuses in combat. Captain William the Mariner: Captain William uses the sea to help him travel faster across locations that are connected by water. Bartholomew the Bard: Bartholomew uses the power of song and poetry to give him special advantages in combat.
Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 for ages 13 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.
Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Dice Rolling. 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 Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 are: Richard Launius. 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 Defenders of the Realm: Hero Expansion #5 as an expansion for Defenders of the Realm. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Defenders of the Realm to use it. Check that your edition of Defenders of the Realm is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.