# Summoner Wars: Master Set

Summoner Wars: Master Set is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 30–60 minutes and is meant for ages 9 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 2. It is rated 6.4 out of 10 by 19 Ludoya reviewers. The cheapest copy in stock is $62.75 (United States).

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 2)
- **Playing time:** 30–60 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 9+
- **Complexity:** 2.5 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2011
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Fighting, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Grid Movement, Stat Check Resolution, Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, Dice Rolling, Deck Construction
- **Ludoya rating:** 6.4 out of 10, from 19 reviews
- **Owned by:** 21 Ludoya players
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 77
- **Unique players:** 24

**Designers:** Colby Dauch

**Artists:** JJ Ariosa, Gary Simpson

**Publishers:** Plaid Hat Games

## Where to buy in United States

| Shop | Price | Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eFantasy | 54.99 € | https://www.efantasy.gr/en/products/board-games/170001-board-game-summoner-wars-master-set-2nd-edition |
| Alphaspel | 549 kr | https://alphaspel.se/491-bradspel/137486-summoner-wars-master-set-2nd-ed |

## Expansions

- [Summoner Wars: Fallen Kingdom Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-fallen-kingdom-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars: Vanguards Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-vanguards-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars: Jungle Elves Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-jungle-elves-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars: Cloaks Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-cloaks-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars: The Filth Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-the-filth-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars: Mercenaries Faction Deck](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-mercenaries-faction-deck)
- [Summoner Wars: Rukar's Power Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-rukars-power-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Grungor's Charge Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-grungors-charge-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Goodwin's Blade Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-goodwins-blade-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Hawk's Strike Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-hawks-strike-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-phoenix-elves-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Guild Dwarves – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-guild-dwarves-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Bellor's Retribution Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-bellors-retribution-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Tundra Orcs – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-tundra-orcs-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Cave Goblins – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-cave-goblins-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Piclo's Magic Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-piclos-magic-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Taliya's Spirit Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-taliyas-spirit-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Saella's Precision Reinforcement Pack](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-saellas-precision-reinforcement-pack)
- [Summoner Wars: Fallen Kingdom – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-fallen-kingdom-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Vanguards – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-vanguards-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Khan Queso](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-khan-queso)
- [Summoner Wars: Sairook](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-sairook)
- [Summoner Wars: Khexhu](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-khexhu)
- [Summoner Wars: Cloaks – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-cloaks-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Jungle Elves – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-jungle-elves-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Sand Goblins – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-sand-goblins-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Bodgan](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-bodgan)
- [Summoner Wars: Swamp Orcs – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-swamp-orcs-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Mountain Vargath – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-mountain-vargath-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Benders – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-benders-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: The Filth – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-the-filth-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Deep Dwarves – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-deep-dwarves-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Shadow Elves – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-shadow-elves-second-summoner)
- [Summoner Wars: Mercenaries – Second Summoner](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-mercenaries-second-summoner)

## Similar games

- [Summoner Wars: Alliances Master Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-alliances-master-set)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition)](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition)
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- [Summoner Wars: Guild Dwarves vs Cave Goblins](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-guild-dwarves-vs-cave-goblins)
- [Summoner Wars: Phoenix Elves vs Tundra Orcs](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-phoenix-elves-vs-tundra-orcs)
- [Summoner Wars (Second Edition): Starter Set](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-second-edition-starter-set)
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## Rules questions

### Do I always draw up to 5 cards at the start of my turn even if I already have cards?

At the Draw phase you draw until you have 5 cards in hand (i.e., draw up to a hand size of 5); if you already have 5 or more you do not draw (page 9).

### When I summon a unit where exactly do I place it?

When you pay a unit's summon cost you place it orthogonally adjacent to a Wall on the battlefield (Summon phase rules) (page 9).

### How many units can I move and can they move through other pieces or diagonally?

During your Move phase you may move up to 3 units, each up to 2 spaces; you cannot move diagonally (unless an ability says otherwise) and you cannot move through occupied spaces (page 10; page 16 for diagonal exception).

### Can ranged units shoot around corners or through other cards, and how far can they shoot?

Melee (sword) attacks must target an adjacent card; ranged (bow) attacks must be in a straight line up to 3 spaces and are blocked by any intervening cards, so they cannot shoot around corners or through blocking cards (pages 11–12).

### If a unit is destroyed where does that card go?

When a card is destroyed it is placed in the Magic Pile (the destroyed card handling and Build Magic phase are described in the attack resolution rules) (page 13; see also discard/destroy pile terminology on page 15).

### Can I move after I attack, or attack then move?

No; the Turn Sequence is Draw → Summon → Events → Move → Attack → Build, so movement happens before attacks and you cannot move after attacking unless a special ability or an 'any-time'/free-move effect allows it (pages 8, 16).

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/summoner-wars-master-set)
- [Summoner Wars: Master Set in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/summoner-wars-master-set)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/93260)

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