Dwellings of Eldervale: Shapeshifter

About this expansion

Dwellings of Eldervale: Shapeshifter is an optional mercenary expansion for Dwellings of Eldervale, a game for 1–5 players with an approximately 150-minute play time. It adds a versatile ally that can be hired during the game.

The Shapeshifter is an optional Unit, not a Monster. Before play begins, place its 50mm miniature or standee and corresponding Mercenary card in a central area where all players can see and reach them. The Shapeshifter can then be hired as a Free Action during a player’s turn.

Pay for the Shapeshifter with either Gold or an Orb. A Gold-hired Mercenary remains yours until the end of your next Regroup action, while paying with an Orb keeps the Mercenary for the rest of the game. Once hired, the Shapeshifter goes directly into your Ready Area and is available for use.

Its defining Mimic ability lets you use one of your other Unit’s abilities, with one exception: it cannot copy Build. This makes the Shapeshifter a flexible addition for players seeking access to different Unit abilities as the game develops.

• Includes a 50mm Shapeshifter miniature, standee, and corresponding game card.
• Hire it with Gold or an Orb as a Free Action.
• Use the Mimic ability to copy another Unit’s ability, except Build.

In the first Kickstarter and First Edition copies of Dwellings of Eldervale, the Shapeshifter was a hidden surprise beneath the game’s bottom tray, while its card appeared in the standard card pack to “spark the hunt.” Starting with the second printing, it comes in its own tuckbox and is available as a separate expansion pack.