# Ascension X: War of Shadows

Ascension X: War of Shadows is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 30–45 minutes and is meant for ages 13 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 8.7 out of 10 by 3 Ludoya reviewers.

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30–45 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 13+
- **Complexity:** 2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2016
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Open Drafting, Hand Management, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building
- **Ludoya rating:** 8.7 out of 10, from 3 reviews
- **Owned by:** 2 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 30
- **Unique players:** 6

**Designers:** Gary Arant

**Artists:** Eric Sabee, Aaron Nakahara

**Publishers:** Stone Blade Entertainment

## Expansions

- [Ascension: Alliances](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-alliances)
- [Ascension: Shadow Piercer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-shadow-piercer-promo-card)
- [Ascension X: War of Shadows – Chaos Rider](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-x-war-of-shadows-chaos-rider)
- [Ascension: Dreamscape – Nova, Born of Chaos Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-dreamscape-nova-born-of-chaos-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Valley of the Ancients – Project Beta Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-valley-of-the-ancients-project-beta-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Gift of the Elements – Lirys, Skirmish Seer Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-gift-of-the-elements-lirys-skirmish-seer-promo-card)
- [Ascension: Storm's Eye Monk Promo Card](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storms-eye-monk-promo-card)

## Similar games

- [Ascension: Deliverance](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-deliverance)
- [Ascension: Year One Collector's Edition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-year-one-collectors-edition)
- [Ascension: Gift of the Elements](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-gift-of-the-elements)
- [Ascension: Realms Unraveled](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-realms-unraveled)
- [Ascension: Dreamscape](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-dreamscape)
- [Ascension: Year Three Collector's Edition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-year-three-collectors-edition)
- [Ascension: Delirium](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-delirium)
- [Ascension: Dawn of Champions](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-dawn-of-champions)
- [Ascension: Rise of Vigil](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-rise-of-vigil)
- [Ascension: Deckbuilding Game](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-deckbuilding-game)
- [Ascension: Storm of Souls](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-storm-of-souls)
- [Ascension: Year Two Collector's Edition](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-year-two-collectors-edition)

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/ascension-x-war-of-shadows)
- [Ascension X: War of Shadows in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/ascension-x-war-of-shadows)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/200456)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._