The Mountain Vargath, a fan-favorite from the first edition, make their exciting comeback, led by their fearless leader, Sunderved. These goat-like warriors specialize in building powerful tactical positions on the battlefield, receiving a strength boost when in proximity to their commander. Sunderved’s ability, “Stronghold,” allows players to regroup during times of crisis, turning the tides of war in their favor.

A fresh addition to the Summoner Wars universe is the Crimson Order, led by the rapidly ascending Baron Daemar. As the head of a vampiric cult, Baron Daemar’s unique “Blood Drain” ability allows players to feed off the vitality of both allies and enemies alike. To ensure Daemar’s survival, players can shield him using his dedicated cultist followers. His “Convert” ability allows players to turn foes into new recruits for the Crimson Order.

Plaid Hat Games’ latest faction introductions promise to inject fresh, strategic options into the game, adding an exciting dimension to the tactical gameplay of Summoner Wars Second Edition.

A Balance of War and Peace

In the initial preview, the High Elves are introduced as a faction that values equilibrium, embodied by the characters of the Arbiter of War and Arbiter of Peace. The Arbiter of War amplifies combat prowess, boosting the strength of friend and foe alike. In contrast, the Arbiter of Peace is a protective force, creating a safe haven amidst the chaos of the battlefield. Balancing the power of these two contrasting forces is key to mastering the High Elves gameplay.

Guardians of Justice and Healing

In the second post, the preview introduces the Arbiter of Justice and the Attendant Priest. The Arbiter of Justice discourages attackers, while the Attendant Priest brings healing abilities to the High Elves faction. These unique units further showcase the High Elves’ dedication to balance and harmony, reflecting their strategic and measured approach to the game.

The Laws of the High Elves

The third preview expands upon the role of Valeria, whose word is law within the High Elves faction. Valeria’s laws introduce new boons and restrictions for players. The Law of Liberty grants common units greater flexibility in choosing between attacking and moving. The Law of Sanctity provides protection for summoners, and the Law of Loyalty encourages aggressive strategies centered around the summoner. Valeria’s laws bring a unique dynamic to the High Elves gameplay, adding an extra layer of complexity and strategy.

Meet the Champions

The final preview post introduces the High Elves’ champions – Titus the Devout, Cassia the Gentle, and Albus the Wise. Titus is a stalwart defender, Cassia offers area healing to friendly and enemy commons, and Albus has the ability to temporarily neutralize abilities of a nearby common unit. Each champion contributes their unique abilities to the High Elves roster, enhancing their strategic options and battlefield presence.

Plaid Hat Games has given Summoner Wars fans a thorough look at the High Elves faction, from their unique gameplay mechanics to their individual units. This faction’s focus on balance and strategy offers a fresh perspective on the game, and it will be exciting to see how these units reshape the battlefield.

The first preview, titled “Bog Shaman and Witch,” provided a glimpse into the essential support units of the Swamp Orcs. The Bog Shaman plays a crucial role in cultivating the swamp, boosting nearby units for a tactical advantage. Although the shamans themselves don’t benefit directly from the boost, the Swamp Orcs possess various ways to capitalize on the accumulated power. Another common unit, the Bog Witch, may appear frail, but her Augment ability allows players to expend boost to enhance their most powerful attacks.

The second preview, “Vinemancer and Mud Drudgers,” introduced two more commons from the faction. The Vinemancer demonstrates the Swamp Orcs’ mastery over their environment with the Vine Pull ability, which allows them to strategically reposition allies or pull enemy units into their range during combat. The Mud Drudgers, on the other hand, act as loyal companions to summoner Mugglug, protecting her from harm and allowing her to unleash devastating attacks without fear of retaliation.

In the third preview, “Blub, Splack, and Glurp,” the spotlight shifted to the formidable champions of the Swamp Orcs. This faction excels at summoning champions inexpensively and even has the ability to resurrect them within the same game. Blub, a menacing force, boasts increased mobility and power during the first turn he is in play, making him a constant threat. Splack, the lower-cost champion, excels when the Swamp Orcs gain the upper hand, possessing tireless and relentless qualities. Glurp, meanwhile, possesses the power to wreak havoc in the swamp, utilizing her Germinate ability to populate the map with valuable Vine Gates, granting her forward summoning potential and added defense.

In the final preview titled “The Events!” Plaid Hat Games unveiled the Swamp Orcs’ event suite. Vine Gates play a central role in the faction’s boost economy, allowing for the summoning of units with a boost ready to go, ensuring a swift start and amplifying the effectiveness of abilities. Sow, another event card, provides players with a choice between boosting their unboosted or boosted commons, granting them the flexibility to adapt their strategies. The last event, Regenerate, offers a vital tool for the aggressive summoner Mugglug, allowing her to convert excess boost into healing for wounded heroes.

With the completion of the Swamp Orcs previews, Plaid Hat Games hinted at the next faction to be unveiled, the High Elves, promising another round of exciting teasers for Summoner Wars enthusiasts. Fans can expect the release of the new decks in June and are encouraged to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest updates and announcements.

The High Elves, a society steeped in ancient lore and divinity, will utilize their unique connection to control the pace of battle. Arbiters and priests will help them gain the upper hand in any engagement, and the faction’s leader, Valeria the Just, will impose her will on both allies and enemies. Common units will be obliged to follow her commands without question.

Meanwhile, the Swamp Orcs have emerged from the depths, led by the powerful Mugglug. This summoner will take center stage with her extended melee reach and ability to reap boost from allies, powering up her attacks for devastating results. The faction’s strategy is to generate boost across as many units as possible, then cash in the boost for powerful effects, such as a lethal blow from Mugglug or a discount on an Emerging champion of the swamp.

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Welcome back summoners! The champions of the Wayfarers are here to dance circles around their opponents.

Boldo is a master of dance, using his Agile skills to dance over diagonals after moving and attacking. He can adapt between great speed and great defense, making him a well-known figure among Wayfarer groups.

Tess has taken a liking to the crystalline powers that fuel Astral Waypoints, even learning to apply their abilities to herself. Fake out your opponents and adapt your structure formation with Illusions.

Gusto is a seasoned adventurer with the ability to send your scouts soaring with Favorable Winds. Catch a gust of wind for some smooth sailing over to the opponent’s back row!

 That’s all for the Wayfarers, see you next time for more Summoner Wars previews! Be sure to check out the Shadow Elves previews as well and to subscribe to be among the first to get these decks. Until then, happy summoning!

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Welcome back summoners! The Wayfarers come well prepared for their adventures, boasting a number of tricks and arcane powers to assist them.

Celeste has learned the importance of stealthy travel when in hostile territory. Slip By allows Celeste two valuable diagonal placements, giving her the ability to dash long distances, duck for cover, or even go for a sneak attack. Diagonals are difficult for opponents to cover, and the Wayfarers exploit this the max!

The Wayfarers are a tight bunch and always think ahead to provide for those who will come next. Astral Waypoints are a secret tool they use to mark key locations for these spirited travelers to warp to. When doing so, you are investing in the future by setting up a quick way home if things get dangerous.

In the heart of every Wayfarer is the desire to Seek the Horizon. Should a brave spirit make it to their final destination, they’ll share their story of adventure, meeting new people and seeing new sights, inspiring the next band of explorers to set off to find their own story.

 Tomorrow, we continue our daily Summoner Wars previews with the champion roster for the Wayfarers. See you then!

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Welcome back summoners! Word of Celeste’s band of travelers is making headlines as these new faces are seen across Itharia.

The Wayward Rogue is a sneaky attacker, jabbing diagonally for extra long reach and striking at units your opponent thought would be safe. The Rogues pair exceptionally well with the epic event Coordinate, letting them gain more strength alongside allies, even double-targeting the same enemy. Your opponent will surely want to keep their distance from these combatants!

The Gem Dancers can nimbly reposition the battlefield with their Footwork ability, swapping places with enemy common units when attacking. Use them to kick around bulky commons and expose them to other attackers, or dance your way that much deeper into enemy territory to power up Celeste!

 Tomorrow, we continue our daily Summoner Wars previews with the event suite of the Wayfarers. See you there!

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Welcome back, summoners! We recently announced the Wayfarers, a band of spirited adventurers, seeking the thrill of new horizons across all of Itharia! Check out their summoner, Celeste, and their epic event in the announcement article. Let’s see who else has joined the party!

The Eager Adventurer sets out to see the world with her Embark ability. Strive to reach the opponent’s side of the battlefield, using the flexible timing of Embark to press forward at opportune moments. This unit is fast, but only if you set your sights for the horizon!

The Spirit Voyager doubles down on the speed Wayfarers bring to the table, allowing her to warp long distances when paired up with an ally. Their strong ranged attacks make them a considerable force, especially for how far they can warp at a moment’s notice! 

 Tomorrow, we continue Summoner Wars previews as we share the remaining two trickster common units!

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Summoner Wars 2nd Edition, in both the physical and online editions, is getting a small update. We are revising two cards, both originally printed in the Summoner Wars 2nd Edition Master Set.

The changes not quite final, but are being tentatively deployed to Summoner Wars Online today. We are taking the opportunity to test the changes publicly for a few days before finalizing them. Final versions of the cards and decisions on how players’ physical copies of the game can be updated will be finalized in the next couple weeks, and we’ll announce final plans at that time. In the meantime, here are the changes we’re deploying today:

Sera Eldwyn, summoner of the Vanguards, is going from 2 strength to 3 strength. Sera has fallen far behind in the game and it has been proven that this strength increase helps her a lot.

Ice Ram, epic event of the Polar Dwarves, is changing to only work after forcing friendly structures (not all structures), and will not damage or force summoners. This change is to help structure-heavy opponents in current and future decks and eliminate one-turn-kill potential on summoners in the highest levels of play.

 Even though neither card in its original form breaks the game, we feel both of the changes will have huge benefits for the long term health of the game and the community, and that is why we are doing the update.

We are dedicated to maintaining the health and integrity of Summoner Wars Second Edition, and appreciate the community whose data has helped us make these improvements. Keep your eye out the next couple weeks on our finalization of changes and announcement on how we’ll distribute updated physical cards.

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Welcome back summoners! At last, the champions of the Shadow Elves have arrived!

Taliya can change the pace of battle in the blink of an eye. The moment she reaches into the depths of an enemy gate, its power is corrupted, allowing you to use it as a warp point for your own allies! Watch as your opponents tremble in fear as you turn their gates against them.

Samara, the harbinger of doom, enters the battlefield with overwhelming presence. Each turn, someone will pay the price, and it’s up to you to tip the scales in your favor as much as possible. Samara will lash out at the opponent’s summoner each turn you are able to destroy an enemy unit. And if not, Selundar must take the hit.

Lucian mysteriously weighs the forces of dark and light, carefully calculating each ally that enters and leaves play. When the moment is right, unleash her Judgment upon the unfortunate soul who dares to stand in her way!

 That’s all for the Shadow Elves, see you next week for more Summoner Wars previews of the Wayfarers faction! Be sure to subscribe to be among the first to get these decks. Until then, happy summoning!

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