An unofficial rules guide

Learn to play Grand Archive

Work through the rules one chapter at a time, then play through real game situations yourself in the scenarios.

Arisanna, Astral Zenith
Lorraine, Spirit Ruler
Tristan, Shadowdancer
Rai, Storm Seer
Silvie, Loved by All
Zander, Corhazi's Chosen
Dante, Hemomancer
Diana, Moonpiercer
Mordred, Fated Luminary
Merlin, Kingslayer
Tonoris, Creation's Will
Vanitas, Dominus Rex
Polkhawk, Bombastic Shot
Nico, Whiplash Allure

Read

How to play

A guided course through the core rules, from winning the game to your first event.

  1. The game at a glance
  2. Setting up the game
  3. Paying costs
  4. Turn structure
  5. Combat
  6. Opportunity and the effects stack
  7. Common keywords
  8. Before your first event
Start with the overview →

Play

Scenarios

Drag cards, make choices, and see which rule settles it. Follow the path from your first turn down.

  1. Your first turn
  2. A full turn
  3. Keywords
  4. Your champion
  5. Regalia interactions
See the whole path →