Skill Cards

Main Game Concept, Journeys in the Dark

I - Rules

(see JITD, p. 5, 20)

The hero players each draw three of these cards at the beginning of the game. Skill cards are divided into three decks: fighting, subterfuge, and magic. The decks from which a specific hero draws are determined by the hero's starting skills, as listed on his character sheet. For example, Red Scorpion draws one card each from the fighting, subterfuge, and wizardry decks.

Skill cards are drawn at the start of the game and placed face up in front of the hero players. A hero player keeps the same skill cards all game long (although he can purchase additional skill cards in town) and may use them as often as they allow. Skill cards are never discarded.

Fighting skill cards typically enhance a hero's ability to make Melee attacks and to survive damage. Warriors have the most training in Fighting skills.

Subterfuge skills typically enhance a hero's ability to make Ranged attacks and to move around the board. Thieves and assassins have the most training in Subterfuge skills.

Wizardry skills typically enhance a hero's ability to make Magic attacks or provide a unique magical ability. Wizards, witches, and priests have the most training in Wizardry skills.

II - References

Below is the complete list of all 84 skills in Descent. Sort by clicking on any header or sort multiple columns simultaneously by holding down the shift key and clicking a second, third or even fourth column header.