First Blood is a fast-paced, tactical fantasy skirmish game set within the world of Conquest.
Designed from the ground up as a scalable skirmish system, First Blood delivers intense tabletop battles where every Warrior, every decision, and every dice roll matters. Players command compact Warbands led by powerful Warlords and Heroes, clashing in tightly focused engagements driven by positioning, timing, and tactical play.
While First Blood shares its universe, factions, and miniatures with Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings, it stands as its own complete game system, built for smaller model counts, faster playtimes, and flexible table sizes.
Whether you’re a veteran Conquest player or stepping into Eä for the first time, First Blood is easy to learn, rewarding to master, and designed for repeat play.
What is a Skirmish Game?
Skirmish games focus on small-scale engagements where individual models act independently, offering a more personal and tactical experience compared to traditional rank-and-file wargames.
Below is a high-level comparison between First Blood and a rank-and-file Conquest battle:
GAME DURATION
First Blood: ~30–60 minutes
TLAoK: ~2 hours
MINIATURE COUNT
First Blood: ~5–20 models per side
TLAoK: ~40–100+ models per side
TABLE SIZE
First Blood: Small, flexible play areas
TLAoK: Larger tables with fixed battlefield requirements
This makes First Blood ideal for players looking for faster games, lower model counts, and flexible play spaces, without sacrificing depth or immersion.
What Makes First Blood Different?
High-energy gameplay driven by alternative activations, ensuring both players remain engaged at all times.
Start with small Warbands of 10 models and grow into larger clashes using the same core rules.
Table size and force size are player-determined, with recommendations provided in the rulebook.
The core rules are free to download, focusing on clarity, speed, and smooth gameplay flow.
Every model matters. Individual activations, Officers, and unique abilities create cinematic and tactical moments.
Fully compatible with existing Conquest miniatures and factions, making First Blood both a perfect entry point and a strong companion game.
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PLAY
Set up quickly and get straight into the action. Choose a scenario, build your Warband, earn Victory Points through objectives and gameplay to claim victory.
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