Conquest – The Last Argument of Kings is an exhilarating mass battle wargame that offers a perfect blend of accessibility for newcomers and intricate strategic options for seasoned veterans.
Say goodbye to traditional player turns and predictable army deployment, because Conquest introduces a refreshing command stack mechanic. As a commander, you’ll have the power to determine the activation order of your troops at the beginning of each round, injecting a thrilling layer of tactical decision-making into every engagement.
But that’s not all. Conquest employs an innovative escalation reinforcement mechanic, where the roles of light, medium, and heavy troops come into play. This ingenious system creates a realistic fog of war, ensuring that each unit’s capabilities and strengths matter in the ever-shifting tides of battle.
Delve deep into the cool evolving stories behind each Faction and its characters, while being able to catch up and even influence Conquest’s lore through our Living World events!
And here’s the best part, the miniatures you collect for Conquest: The Last Argument of Kings can also be used in Conquest First Blood!
What is a Mass Battle Wargame?
Mass Battle games focus on larger-scale engagements where Regiments and their Commanders act in unison, offering a more grand, eagle-eyes view experience compared to the smaller scale skirmish games.
Below is a high-level comparison between The Last Argument of Kings and First Blood battle:
GAME DURATION
TLAoK: ~2 hours
First Blood: ~30–60 minutes
MINIATURE COUNT
TLAoK: ~40–80+ models per side
First Blood: ~5–20 models per side
TABLE SIZE
TLAoK: Larger tables with fixed battlefield requirements
First Blood: Small, flexible play areas
This makes The Last Argument of Kings ideal for players looking for a fast paced, mass battle experience, without sacrificing tactical nuance.
What Makes The Last Argument of Kings Different?
High-energy gameplay driven by alternative activations that modernizes the beloved rank-and-file formula, ensuring both players remain engaged at all times.
Both Conquest systems are frequently updated, providing constant balance updates, Army Reworks, Quality of Life changes and new content.
The core rules are free to download, focusing on clarity, speed, smooth gameplay flow and is app-supported!
Start Here!
PLAY
Set up quickly and get straight into the action. Choose a scenario, build your forces, earn Victory Points through objectives and gameplay to claim victory.
