
- BGG rank
- BGG #500
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Descent: Legends of the Dark
1–4 players120–180 min2021

Expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)
Rules assistance for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack
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Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack is an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) released in 2013 for 2–5 players. It was designed by Daniel Clark (I), Justin Kemppainen, and Nathan I. Hajek and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Grid Movement.
With Lieutenant Packs for Descent: Journeys in the Dark Second Edition, you can replace the game’s lieutenant tokens and bring the overlord’s most powerful agents to life. The Splig Lieutenant Pack features a detailed plastic figure that places its deadly operative, the “King of all Goblins,” on equal footing with Terrinoth’s champions. Moreover, it includes a plot deck and rules that allow the overlord to pursue devious new strategies, inserting this fat and cowardly goblin into any quest as his nefarious agent!
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack supports 2–5 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.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Grid Movement. 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 Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack are: Daniel Clark (I), Justin Kemppainen, and Nathan I. Hajek. 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 Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack as an expansion for Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.