
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Expansion for Malifaux
Rules assistance for Malifaux: Ronin
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Malifaux: Ronin is an expansion for Malifaux for 2–10 players and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
This expansion for Malifaux includes 3 Outcast mercenaries. From the Malifaux Tactica Wiki site: You've got to love these girls. Once viewed by many as the best 5pt model in Book 1, they were errata'ed to make them more balanced, but still a very strong contender. High mobility, resilience, strong in melee and a shooting attack for when melee isn't the best option, combine to make a model which has many strengths and few weaknesses. Nevertheless, although pretty much a must have in a crew led by the Viktorias, Ronin are rarely seen in crews led by other masters despite the fact that as mercenaries they can potentially be taken by all factions (albeit for the cost of an additional soulstone). As a cheap basic crew which can be simple to pick up and play competitively then you can't go far wrong with the 2 Viktorias and a blister of 3 Ronin.
Malifaux: Ronin supports 2–10 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 Malifaux: Ronin for ages 12 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: Ronin belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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: Ronin as an expansion for Malifaux. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Malifaux to use it. Check that your edition of Malifaux is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.