War of the Ring: The Card Game – Fire and Swords Expansion

About this product

Expand the war across Northern Middle-earth with new factions, skirmishes, battlegrounds and epic Lord of the Rings card battles.

Official Ares Games expansion. Base game required to play.

A deeper, larger War of the Ring card game expansion that adds new factions, new battle locations and support for up to 6 players.

Product Description

Fire and Swords expands War of the Ring: The Card Game with fresh battles across Northern Middle-earth, including Erebor, the Grey Havens, Dale, the Shire and beyond.

This expansion adds three new factions, new battlegrounds, skirmishes, extra paths and additional scenarios for 2–6 players. It also includes solo/co-op support when used together with the Against the Shadow expansion.

This is not a complete game. A copy of War of the Ring: The Card Game is required to play.

Why you’ll love it

• Expands the war beyond the base game – Adds new battlegrounds and skirmishes inspired by Northern Middle-earth.
• New factions enter the fight – Northmen join the Free Peoples, while Easterlings and Ruffians strengthen the Shadow.
• More flexible player counts – Play scenarios for 2–6 players, with options for smaller groups too.
• New skirmish location type – Adds smaller conflict zones that create fresh tactical choices during the game.
• Great for experienced fans – Ideal for players who already enjoy the base game and want more depth, variety and replayability.
• Solo/co-op support included – Includes Shadow replacement cards for use with Against the Shadow solo/cooperative expansion.

Quick Details

• Game type: Card game expansion
• Players: 1–6
• Recommended age: 13+
• Average play time: 60+ minutes
• Publisher: Ares Games
• Designer: Ian Brody
• Theme: Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, fantasy war, faction conflict
• Skill level: Advanced
• Base game required: Yes — War of the Ring: The Card Game
• Expansion available: This is an expansion for War of the Ring: The Card Game

Good to Know

• This expansion is best for players who already understand the base game.
• It introduces new rules, new scenarios and more card interactions, so it is not the best first step for complete beginners.
• The rulebook confirms that Fire and Swords adds three new factions, new battlegrounds, new paths and skirmishes, while keeping most core rules close to the base game.
• The expansion includes scenarios such as Expanded Trilogy, War in the North and Epic Duel, giving players different ways to use the new content.

Care & Maintenance

• Keep cards sleeved or stored flat to protect the artwork and edges.
• Store tokens and scenario pieces in separate bags or trays so setup stays quick and stress-free.