
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,460
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Malifaux (Third Edition)
- 2 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 4.2/5
- 2019

Rules assistance for Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set is an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition) released in 2015 for 2 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Points.
Tara is a Master of time. If she activates first she can reactivate as your last model as well. She'll be throwing out fast and slow and then taking advantage of those conditions further. Opponents may not be seeing Fast as such a benefit after playing against Tara. She can remove opponent’s models from play and use their abilities or just leave them buried underground until the break free. Can hire Death Marshals to further this kind of gameplay too. Being in Outcasts grants her a cheaper Killjoy and innate access to her little buddies the Void Wretches and the Void Beast. Dual Faction with Ressers.
Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set 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 Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set 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 Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set 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.
Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Horror. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Action Points. 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 catalogue lists Malifaux: Herald of Obliteration – Tara Box Set as an expansion for Malifaux (Second Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Malifaux (Second Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Malifaux (Second Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.