Star Wars: Legion – Ministravaganza 2024 Brings New Updates To The Game
Star Wars: Legion is 6 years old and Atomic Mass Games has refreshed the game. And you can try it out for yourself right now!
First up, all of these cards are up for download RIGHT NOW. There’s some big changes that were mentioned but you really want to read the full rules on the Atomic Mass Games website. That said, here’s a ton of pictures from the presentation.
Mission Dashboard
There’s a new mission dashboard that has been updated. And if you notice the round counter is now down to 5 instead of 6. Additionally, there’s 12 vps up for grabs. The game ends if a player has 12 VPs and they have more VPs than their opponent.
Next, there are new Advantage cards. You can see a couple of the examples below.
Secondary Objectives have also been added and these help keep players engaged and in the game. With more chances to score you’re never really out of it.
The Primary Objective have changed with new missions and deployments as well. I believe there are 12 in total but AMG was previewing six.
Deployment is a rather large change now as well. The red and blue areas are now “territories” instead of your deployment. Units will enter the game from the board edge now.
Core Rules Updates
- 800 point level limit increased to 1000 points
- Unit sizes can be roughly “doubled”
- Cover change from a static system to a roll system using the white dice
These are just a few things that were called out specifically. If you want to see the full rules you can check them out here.
Unit Card Refreshes
There are a ton of these but the key things to note are that things are more streamlined. The text has just keywords now — the rules have the full rule as a reference. Also the new art and it’s shown off in full on the back, too. Personally, I like these changes. They also updated the Upgrade cards to match the same size, too. So let’s get into the cards!
Rebel Card Updates
Rebel Troopers
Luke Skywalker, Hero of the Rebellion
Leia Organa, Fearless and Inventive
Rebel Commander, Resolute Commander
R2-D2, Hero of a Thousand Devices
Fleet Troopers
Rebel Veterans
1.4 FD Laser Cannon Team
Rebel Commandos
The Detachment rule means that you need to take a squad to take a “strike team” of them.
AT-RT
X-34 Landspeeder
A-A5 Speeder Truck
Transport has changed a lot. It’s just a once per game thing now.
Galactic Empire
General Veers, Master Tactician
Imperial Officer, Ruthless Commander
Director Orson Krennic, Architect of Terror
Stormtroopers
Stormtroopers, Heavy Response Unit
Snowtroopers
Shoretroopers
E-Web Heavy Blaster Team
Imperial Dark Troopers
TX-225 GAVw Occupier Tank
AT-ST
Major Marquand, Tempest Scout 2
LAAT/le Patrol Transport
Galactic Republic
Padme Amidala, Spirited Senator
Anakin Skywalker, The Chosen One
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Civilized Warrior
Clone Trooper Infantry
It’s worth noting that the Clone Troopers have a TON of upgrade options to fill basically any role you need in a Galactic Republic Army…note the upgrade bar.
ARC Troopers
AT-RT
Saber-Class Tank
Separatist Alliance
T-Series Tactical Droid, Programmed for Strategy
Super Tactical Droid, Commanding Controller
Super Tactical Droid, Kraken
Super Tactical Droid, Kalani
Count Dooku, Darth Tyranus
General Grievous, Sinister Cyborg
B1 Battle Droids
B2 Super Battle Droids
BX-Series Droid Commandos
AAT Battle Tank
Persuader-Class Tank Droid
Upgrade Card Impact Grenades
Grenades have been changed and now one trooper can commit the attack — and in this case it’s both ranged and melee.
Again, there’s a lot of changes to Star Wars: Legion with this “refresh” to the game. Honestly, it kinda needed it. After being out for six years the game was feeling a little stale beyond just needing more units added. This refresh really is more like a Star Wars: Legion 1.5. Between the Core Rules changes, the points increase, and the new deployment it really feels like a new game. But all of your current “stuff” is still viable.
So get out there and play because it’s Star Wars: Legion 1.5 time!
