BLOOD & IRON
Expansion
Winter Expansion
Blood & Iron, the eighth major expansion for KARDS, storms the battlefield with 87 brand new cards and the explosive new Shock mechanic. This expansion brings a relentless focus on armored warfare, with iconic tanks like the Sherman, T‑34, and Maus leading the charge. Each nation embraces the theme in its own way - Germany unleashes devastating heavy armor, Japan strikes fast and hard with Shock infantry, while Britain and the USA fortify their lines with powerful new units. Prepare for hard-hitting clashes, bold plays, and a fierce new era of frontline strategy!
Shock Mechanic
The brand new “Shock” mechanic gives you a powerful tactical advantage on the battlefield. Units with Shock can attack without taking any damage in return, even from units with Ambush, enabling the execution of devastatingly precise maneuvers. Shock tactics are an offensive maneuver that attempts to place the enemy under psychological pressure by rapid and overwhelming attack incapacitating the defenders or causing them to retreat. Use Shock to seize the initiative and control the pace of battle from the very first move.
Thematic Warfare
Blood & Iron captures the raw intensity of World War II’s armored clashes, with each nation reflecting its unique combat doctrine. Germany dominates with unstoppable heavy tanks, the USA brings coordinated Sherman tactics, and the Soviet Union rallies around hard-hitting T‑34 assaults. Britain leans into fortified defenses, while Japan favors lightning-fast Shock infantry. Every card and mechanic is designed to evoke the feel of large-scale mechanized warfare, immersing players in the grit and strategy of frontline battles.
Immersive Battlefields
Blood & Iron introduces five new battlefields, each styled after the iconic tanks of the major nations and designed to amplify immersion and atmosphere. ALAM EL HALFA (Britain), ARRACOURT (USA), BAGUIO (Japan), KURSK (Soviet Union), and VILLERS-BOCAGE (Germany) bring visually striking HQs that reflect the armored identity of each faction. These detailed designs ground every match in the gritty essence of mechanized warfare.
Forge Your Strategy
Blood & Iron unleashes a powerful wave of fresh tactics and deck-building opportunities for every nation. Discover bold new synergies, master the Shock mechanic, and reshape your frontline strategies with a full arsenal of new cards. Dive into the Blood & Iron set and see what breakthroughs await on the battlefield.
