# Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition)

Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) is a board game for 1–5 players. It plays in 120 minutes and is meant for ages 14 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 5. It is rated 6.4 out of 10 by 82 Ludoya reviewers.

- **Players:** 1–5 (best with 5)
- **Playing time:** 120 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 14+
- **Complexity:** 3.2 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2012
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Fighting, Miniatures, Adventure, Exploration
- **Mechanics:** Grid Movement, Solo / Solitaire Game, Map Addition, Role Playing, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Action Points, Movement Points, Stat Check Resolution, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Modular Board, Line of Sight, Multiple Maps
- **Ludoya rating:** 6.4 out of 10, from 82 reviews
- **Owned by:** 144 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 503
- **Unique players:** 205

**Designers:** Corey Konieczka, Kevin Wilson, Adam Sadler, Daniel Clark (I)

**Artists:** Charlène le Scanff, Sylvain Decaux, Thomas Lishman, Allison Theus, Dallas Mehlhoff, Sandara Tang, Henning Ludvigsen, Devon Caddy-Lee, Tod Gelle, Alex Aparin

**Publishers:** Fantasy Flight Games

## Expansions

- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Lair of the Wyrm](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-lair-of-the-wyrm)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Labyrinth of Ruin](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-labyrinth-of-ruin)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Shadow of Nerekhall](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-shadow-of-nerekhall)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – The Trollfens](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-the-trollfens)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Manor of Ravens](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-manor-of-ravens)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Mists of Bilehall](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-mists-of-bilehall)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – The Chains That Rust](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-the-chains-that-rust)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Forgotten Souls](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-forgotten-souls)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Road to Legend](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-road-to-legend)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Heirs of Blood](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-heirs-of-blood)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Splig Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-splig-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Alric Farrow Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-alric-farrow-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Merick Farrow Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-merick-farrow-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Eliza Farrow Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-eliza-farrow-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Belthir Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-belthir-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Zachareth Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-zachareth-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Oath of the Outcast](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-oath-of-the-outcast)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Valyndra Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-valyndra-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crusade of the Forgotten](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-crusade-of-the-forgotten)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Crown of Destiny](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-crown-of-destiny)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Nature's Ire](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-natures-ire)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Bol'Goreth Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-bolgoreth-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Bonds of the Wild](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-bonds-of-the-wild)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Guardians of Deephall](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-guardians-of-deephall)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Verminous Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-verminous-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Serena Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-serena-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Gargan Mirklace Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-gargan-mirklace-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Ariad Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-ariad-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Queen Ariad Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-queen-ariad-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Rylan Olliven Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-rylan-olliven-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Visions of Dawn](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-visions-of-dawn)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Raythen Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-raythen-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Tristayne Olliven Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-tristayne-olliven-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Skarn Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-skarn-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Treaty of Champions](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-treaty-of-champions)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Shards of Everdark](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-shards-of-everdark)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Dark Elements](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-dark-elements)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Stewards of the Secret](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-stewards-of-the-secret)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Kyndrithul Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-kyndrithul-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Zarihell Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-zarihell-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Ardus Ix'Erebus Lieutenant Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-ardus-ixerebus-lieutenant-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Lost Legends Expansion Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-lost-legends-expansion-pack)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Fall 2014 Game Night Kit](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-fall-2014-game-night-kit)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – The Delve](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-the-delve)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) – Trials of Frostgate](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition-trials-of-frostgate)

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## Rules questions

### If I'm tracing line of sight to a space that contains a figure, does that figure block line of sight to that space?

Yes — if the line passes through any blocked space (a space containing a figure or obstacle), including the target space itself, that space is not in line of sight. (p.3)

### Are two spaces separated by the black edge of a map tile (a wall) considered adjacent or in line of sight?

No — spaces separated by a tile edge (the black border) are not adjacent and the wall blocks both movement and line of sight. (p.3)

### If my figure is Stunned, do I lose my whole turn?

No — the Stunned condition forces the figure to use its first action to discard the Condition card, and after discarding it may still perform its second action; if stunned after already using the first action, the second action must be used to discard. (p.3)

### What happens when a hero is knocked out during his turn — does his turn end and can he act after standing up?

If a hero is defeated during his own turn, that turn immediately ends; likewise, if a hero performs a stand up action, his turn ends immediately so he cannot take further actions (or spend fatigue for movement) that turn. (p.3)

### Can I interrupt a move action to perform another move, and what does a card that tells me to 'end your move action' do?

Yes — you may interrupt a move action to start another move action and both are simply move actions (no separate tracking needed); if a card tells you to end your move action, all move actions end and you lose any unspent movement points, and if you want to suffer fatigue for extra movement during a move you must declare exactly when you do so. (p.3)

### If my Necromancer is defeated, is his Reanimate removed, and can a familiar be activated while the hero is knocked out?

No — familiars (including Reanimate) are not removed when their hero is defeated and are only defeated when they suffer damage equal to their Health; a familiar can be activated while its hero is knocked out but only before the hero stands up, and a familiar can be activated only once per round. (pp.3–4)

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition)
- [Descent: Journeys in the Dark (Second Edition) in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/descent-journeys-in-the-dark-second-edition)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/104162)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-19. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._