Warhammer The Horus Heresy: Legions
A card battler based in the rich universe of the Horus Heresy, the origin story of Warhammer 40,000. Play through epic single-player campaigns, take part in draft tournaments based on famous battles, or build your own unstoppable deck and compete in fast and epic duels against players worldwide.
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March 28, 2019
7 years and 129 days ago
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7 itemsAbout the Game
A BRUTAL CARD GAME BASED ON WARHAMMER: THE HORUS HERESY!
Enter the Age of Darkness! Grab your bolter, build an unstoppable deck, and take part in the civil war that plunged the Empire of Mankind into turmoil. Collect all the major armies of the era, from the Space Marines Legions to the forces of Mars and the minions of Chaos, each with unique mechanics and fighting styles. Fight in the most important battles of the Horus Heresy as you make your way to Terra. Your actions shape the evolution of the game, so get ready to make history!========================= GAME MECHANICS =========================
CHOOSE FROM OVER 100 LEGENDARY WARLORDS
Your warlord leads your army from the front. There are dozens to choose from, each with unique abilities, special cards and dramatic voice lines. Your selection will determine your options and influence your strategy and your path to victory. Will you stay loyal and defend the Imperium of Mankind, or join the traitor forces of the Warmaster? Choose your allegiance!
BUILD THE STRONGEST DECK FOR YOUR ARMY
Choose your favourite army from among all the major factions of the Horus Heresy. Discover the different Astartes Legions, the Custodes and Sisters of Silence fighting for the Imperium, the Knight Houses and other servants of the Omnissiah, as well as the Daemons of the Ruinstorm and other minions of Chaos. Enjoy the stunning artwork. With over 1,300 cards to choose from, the possibilities are endless!
MASTER DEEP MECHANICS, TAILORED TO THE LORE OF EACH ARMY
Each army features distinct traits representing its unique approach to war. From the complex tactics of the Emperor’s Children seeking a perfect turn to the straightforward and bloody approach of the World Eaters, each match-up tells a different story. Find the one that fits your style!
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RANKED MODE: CAN YOU BECOME THE WARMASTER?
Ascend through the major battlegrounds of the Horus Heresy, from Isstvan to Calth. Finally, reach Terra and fight to become the Warmaster! Prove your mettle in monthly seasons to earn big rewards and exclusive card backs to showcase your dominance.
SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGNS: DISCOVER THE LORE AND KICK-START YOUR COLLECTION
Relive key battles from the best-selling novels and prove yourself in the major clashes between Loyalists and Traitors across the galaxy. Start with a deck of 15 cards and face a series of enemies of rising difficulty. Unlock new warlords, cards and upgrades along the way, as you get ready to face an epic final enemy!
DRAFT MODE: TIME-LIMITED ARENAS BASED ON FAMOUS BATTLES FROM THE LORE
Prove your drafting skills in time-limited scenarios based on major battles from the Horus Heresy. Each event features different warlords, including event-exclusive ones. Earn individual rewards and help your Lodge dominate the event leaderboard! Furthermore, your victories contribute points to either the loyalists or traitors, depending on which warlord you play as. The outcome of each event determines which new content will be added to the game!
