
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,585
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault
- 2 players
- 30–60 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2018

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

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Skytear: Liothan is an expansion for Skytear released in 2020 for 2–8 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Riccardo Neri and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Grid Movement.
This is a faction-expansion box for the Skytear MOBA boardgame. The expansion contains: 4 Hero Miniatures (38mm) 4 Hero Cards (63x88mm) 32 Power Cards (63x88mm) — a pre-built deck You can use these contents to challenge a friend with the starter box. Or you can freely mix and combine these heroes and cards with your existing Skytear collection. The Shapeshifters of Liothan can alter form at will, allowing them great strength when hunting. Shyllavi is her home personified, a deadly predator bent on defending her own. Freyhel, Queen of Grialth, takes life with the same ease with which she grants it. The siren Astryda twists the minds of her foes of battle, turning the tide against them. Brylvar’s taunts force his foes to strike him. His scales scatter their blades. —description from the publisher
Skytear: Liothan supports 2–8 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 listed playing time for Skytear: Liothan is 30–90 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 Skytear: Liothan 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.
Skytear: Liothan belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, 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 Skytear: Liothan are: Riccardo Neri. 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 Skytear: Liothan as an expansion for Skytear. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Skytear to use it. Check that your edition of Skytear is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.