description Dux Bellorum Overview
Dux Bellorum is a historical tabletop wargame by Daniel Mersey, published by Osprey Games and focused on warfare in Arthurian and early medieval Britain. Its rules represent battles through formations, shieldwall tactics, leadership points, and the control of groups rather than concentrating on individual heroic figures. It is intended for players who want relatively fast historical mass battles using small collections of miniatures or other suitable battlefield representations.
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What historical setting does Dux Bellorum use?
Dux Bellorum focuses on warfare in Arthurian and early medieval Britain. It is a historical tabletop wargame by Daniel Mersey and published by Osprey Games.
How does Dux Bellorum represent shieldwall tactics?
The rules represent battles through formations and grouped units, including shieldwall-style tactics. Players must manage the position and cohesion of groups rather than move every warrior as a separate hero.
What are leadership points used for in Dux Bellorum?
Leadership points represent the command influence available to a force's leaders. They help players control formations and make battlefield decisions at the right time.
Is Dux Bellorum a skirmish game with individual heroes?
It is centered on formations and control of groups, not on isolated hero models. Its battlefield scale is intended to show organized early medieval warfare in Britain.
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