
Aether
Wars
Aether Wars is a collectable trading card game where players take on the role of the commander of a powerful army, Fighting for dominance of the battlefield in a unique row based system. Wield powerful summons and spells and align yourself with a unique leader to find victory!
About
Aether Wars is a strategic card game of unit management and row-based combat for two or more players. Each player commands an army led by a unique Leader, using cards to summon units, cast spells, and shape the battlefield.
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Aether Wars is divided into 3 rows for each player. Each player may play and move units across their rows, tactically laying out your units among these rows is the key to victory!
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In Aether Wars, cards are played by placing resource cards into your rows. When playing a card, you must use shrines in the row you wish to play that card.
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Aether Wars features summons you may play from your deck, but also features starting and recurring units called recruits. These recruits represent your standing army and can always be called back.
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In Aether Wars, the objective is to destroy your opponent’s leader. Leaders sit on the battlefield and participate in combat, carve through your opponent’s army to deliver your finishing blow.
Types of Magic
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Cosmic
Cosmic embodies the inscrutable magic of the cosmos—shaping the battlefield, overwhelming foes with a growing army, and reducing enemies to stardust.
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Dream
Dream is the magic of belief and resilience, focusing on building community and enduring to unleash powerful melee summons when hope is nearly lost.
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Nightmare
Nightmare is the magic of the inevitable, trading sacrifice and fear for the power to revive allies, drain enemies, and overwhelm weakened foes in a relentless assault.
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Order
Order is the magic of kings—rooted in discipline and tradition, it restricts the battlefield, empowers loyal recruits, and turns structure into a strategic advantage.
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Chaos
Chaos is the magic of revolution—igniting the battlefield with explosive spells, relentless soldiers, and disruptive tactics that punish order and reward constant upheaval.
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Fight
What magic is inside of you? Focus on one, or play a different type every game.
Join the Fight
How To Play
You can find the comprehensive ruleset for Aether Wars here as well as links to the print and play files plus the Tabletop Simulator mod!