Greetings, L5R community! We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest expansion of Legend of the Five Rings: New Era Edition – The Rise of Shadows. As the first expansion of the New Era Cycle, this set brings fresh excitement and strategic depth to your games.
What’s New?
The Rise of Shadows delves deep into the intricate world of Rokugan, focusing on the climactic rebellion of Daigotsu Kampeki against the Emerald Empire. This expansion is designed to address the overwhelming dominance of Honor decks in the New Era Base Set, shifting the meta towards military strategies based on dishonor and dishonor as a win condition.
Key Features
- Enhanced Military Strategies: To balance the game, this expansion encourages military tactics and dishonor strategies. New cards are designed to disrupt the honor mechanics and provide alternative paths to victory.
- New Guard Cards: Each clan receives a unique Guard card (Follower), similar to the Clan Medallions introduced in the base set. These powerful followers add a new layer of strategy and customization to your decks.
- Additional Card Types: The expansion aims to boost the playability of underutilized card types such as regions and terrains, offering new strategic options and depth.
- New Strongholds: Two new Strongholds are introduced, allowing players to compete as the Naga and the Shadowlands factions, adding diversity and new gameplay dynamics.
For the Veteran Players
To our loyal players who journeyed through Rokugan during its original era with AEG, welcome back! The Rise of Shadows is a continuation of the rich, immersive experience you cherished. We’ve taken the most enjoyable aspects of the classic game and enhanced them based on the feedback and experiences of our dedicated community. With the stunning, high-quality illustrations facilitated by DALL-E 3, we aim to captivate your attention and elevate the visual experience of the game to new heights.
Get Involved
Join us in playtesting The Rise of Shadows. As this expansion is currently in its beta phase, your insights are invaluable. Participating in this phase ensures that the expansion meets the highest standards of balance and enjoyment. Please note that some card texts may undergo changes based on community feedback. Visit our Discord to connect with other players and share your feedback.
Play and Print
Accompanying this presentation is a Print to Play PDF with all 145 cards of the expansion. First the Unique Cards, them non-Unique. This allows you to fully experience and test the new content in your own games. Download, print, and start playing today to see firsthand the exciting new strategies and dynamics introduced in The Rise of Shadows.
Final Words
As we near the completion of The Rise of Shadows, we invite you all to delve into this new chapter of Legend of the Five Rings. Embrace the challenge, craft your decks, and prepare for epic battles. Let’s keep the spirit of Rokugan alive and thriving!
For more details and to stay updated, please visit our official site and join our community discussions.
May your honor guide you and your strategy be unmatched!