Blackguards

You play a person accused of murder who joins a band of criminals and other outcasts in a threatened fantasy world. The campaign follows their story through a dark setting, with choices at key turning points that can affect how events unfold.

Combat takes place in turn-based battles on hexagonal maps. Lead a party of up to five characters, plan their positions, and use abilities, spells, and battlefield objects—such as traps and hazards—to meet each encounter’s challenges.

Develop characters by spending Adventure Points on attributes, weapon skills, talents, combat abilities, and spells. Choose a warrior, mage, or hunter starting role, then shape the party and its tactics as the campaign progresses.

Players who enjoy Blackguards often praise its tactical battles, distinctive maps with interactive hazards, and range of character-building options. Some also appreciate the dark setting, cast, and story. Reviews are divided on the demanding combat: many find overcoming difficult encounters satisfying, while others criticize hit-chance randomness, lengthy fights, and systems that can be hard to understand.