# Dawn of Battle: Designer's Edition

Dawn of Battle: Designer's Edition is a board game for 1–2 players. It plays in 120–180 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2.

- **Players:** 1–2 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 120–180 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2023
- **Categories:** Fighting, Wargame, Card Game, Medieval, Ancient, Renaissance
- **Mechanics:** Action Points, Impulse Movement, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Events, Grid Movement, Simulation, Command Cards, Line of Sight, Action / Event, Zone of Control

**Designers:** Mike Nagel

**Artists:** Mike Nagel

**Publishers:** Blue Panther

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dungeon Marvels | 85.56 € | https://dungeonmarvels.com/dawn-of-battle-designer-s-edition-76689.html |

## Expansions

- [Dawn of Battle: Scenario Pack #2](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-scenario-pack-2)
- [Dawn of Battle: Scenario Pack #3](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-scenario-pack-3)
- [Dawn of Battle: Epic Combat!](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-epic-combat)
- [Dawn of Battle: Scenario Pack #1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-scenario-pack-1-2)
- [Dawn of Battle: Scenario Pack #4](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-scenario-pack-4)
- [Dawn of Battle: Scenario Pack #1](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-scenario-pack-1)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/dawn-of-battle-designers-edition)
- [Dawn of Battle: Designer's Edition in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/dawn-of-battle-designers-edition)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/395424)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-24. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._