
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,679
- BGG rating
- 8.2
The Edge: Dawnfall
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2018

Expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault
2019
Rules assistance for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians
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Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians is an expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement.
With the advent of the necroquake, the life magic of Alarielle has been able to seep through cracks in reality back into Shadespire. Some of the Sylvaneth trapped there have stirred once more, with Ylthari and her Guardians being the first to awaken. Imbued with bountiful vigour and wrath, they seek the lost soulpods of their fallen kin. —description from the publisher
Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians supports 2–4 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 Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians is 30–60 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 Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians 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 Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Area Majority / Influence, 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 catalogue lists Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault – Ylthari's Guardians as an expansion for Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Underworlds: Nightvault is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.