Warhammer Underworlds: Direchasm is available to pre-order now, heralding the start of a new season of the ultimate competitive miniatures game. That makes now the ideal time for new players to join the fray.
Not sure where to begin? Well, the Direcham Core Set has everything a new player needs, including the newly updated rules in full. You'll find that the game mechanics themselves are deceptively simple, but there’s still loads of strategy to consider. Of course, it’s a lot of fun to just dive right in while you learn the ropes. Go for it and figure things out as you play!
Aside from that vital rulebook, all you really need is a warband and a deck of cards. The Core Set gives you two amazing warbands, and more than enough cards to build a complete deck for each. Split it with a friend and start playing immediately, or keep the full set for yourself and try out both warbands until you decide on your preferred play style.
At its heart, Warhammer Underworlds combines pure board gaming, incredible miniatures, and a deck-building component that can drastically change up your strategy. While dice add a random element to the game, careful positioning of your fighters, along with playing the right cards at the right time, make it possible to create powerful combos and unlock fresh ways to use the same set of models. Let’s take a quick look at building up your deck.
If you prefer to get stuck in quickly, Direchasm offers pre-constructed decks that are well balanced against each other, giving you ample time to try it out and mix things up as and when you’re ready.
As the season progresses, new warbands will be released, offering not only fresh opportunities to play and match your wits against them, but also new universal cards that you can add to any deck. The interplay between warband-specific and universal cards is one of the keys that will unlock the strongest builds, so it helps to collect as many cards as you can get your hands on.
If you’re looking for a tournament to join, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for Vanguard events. They’re a brand-new format, allowing only cards from the current season of the game. That makes them ideal for newer players, allowing you to stay up to date without worrying about cards that are now out of print.
Warhammer Underworlds is, by its nature, simple to pick up and play. It’s fast, easy to learn, and yet difficult to master. If you find yourself drawn to it and want to learn more about the setting, the Direchasm book from Black Library brings together several stories exploring the various warbands in the game. It offers a fascinating perspective on why the cursed warriors fight, die, and are reborn to fight once again.
As an added bonus, the anthology includes collectible and exclusive alternative-art cards for three of the universal cards in Direchasm: Hungry Armour, Hunting Season, and Thrill of the Hunt.
Warhammer Underworlds: Direchasm launches this Saturday and is available to pre-order now! Don’t forget to secure a copy so you can get started as soon as possible. Head to the official Facebook page and let us know why you’re excited to get started with Warhammer Underworlds when the new season begins.