
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,204
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Mordheim: City of the Damned
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 1999

Expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Core Book
2022
Rules assistance for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades is an expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Core Book released in 2022 for 2 players, 90–360 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Measurement Movement.
On the shores of Aqshy's Charrwind Coast, the city of Har Kuron stands as a stronghold of the Khainite faith. Once called Anvilgard, it was seized by the armies of Morathi in a bloody coup, and now they exercise iron-handed dominion over the region. Yet unbeknownst to the aelves, they have come to the vengeful attention of Nagash, Supreme Lord of the Undead. At the behest of the Great Necromancer, the Craven King Kurdoss Valentian has dispatched a host of spectral warriors to ravage Har Kuron and return to Shyish with a grim bounty of souls. Whether you're a devotee of the Bloody-handed God or a servant to the Lord of Undeath, this battlebox provides a sizeable force to suit your needs, as well as seven entirely new miniatures – the deadly High Gladiatrix, cruel Scriptor Mortis, and soul-hunting Craventhrone Guard. The murderous zealots of the Daughters of Khaine are perfect for those who like to move fast and hit hard, dicing their opponents in a dance of death, while the terrifying hosts of the Nighthaunt are ideal for anyone who wants to drag their enemies to the underworld with relentless spite and spectral powers. Start a new fighting force as you pick a side in the battle for Har Kuron, or bolster your existing army with reinforcements. Inside, you’ll find 44 plastic Citadel miniatures, including: 1x High Gladiatrix 10x Sisters of Slaughter, also able to be built as Witch Aelves 5x Khinerai Heartrenders, also able to be built as Khinerai Lifetakers 5x Doomfire Warlocks 1x Scriptor Mortis 5x Craventhrone Guard 10x Bladegheist Revenants 1x Spirit Torment 2x Chainghasts 4x Myrmourn Banshees You'll also find: A 56-page Warhammer Age of Sigmar Core Rules book A 40-page Arena of Shades booklet 10x Warscroll Cards 1x Token Board, containing 36 tokens 2x Range Rulers (9") 1x Transfer sheet for use with the Daughters of Khaine miniatures in this set The Arena of Shades booklet tells the story of the struggle for Har Kuron's souls, as the Daughters of Khaine dash forth from their gladiatorial pits to push back the invading Nighthaunt. You’ll find lore for the Charrwind Coast, rules for fighting in the streets and tunnels of the benighted city, plus warscrolls for all included units and a campaign of three new battleplans for use in open play and narrative games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. You will also find a copy of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar core rules in this box. This book contains a Conquest Unbound section featuring rules for more unusual types of battles in the Mortal Realms including Siege Warfare, Tunnel Fighting, and Triumph and Treachery multiplayer games for three or more factions. —description from the publisher
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades 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 Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades is 90–360 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 Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades 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.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Measurement 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 catalogue lists Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Arena of Shades as an expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Core Book. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Core Book to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Third Edition): Core Book is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.