Godtear Primer: How to Get Started
The gods have fallen. The fight is on to claim their tears, absorb their power, and take their place in the pantheon. Only one question remains: Are you worthy?
You may have seen we announced a new champion for Godtear recently—Durthax. Some of you may not have come across Godtear before, so it’s time for a primer on what the game is, how it plays, and why you’re gonna love it.
What is Godtear?
Godtear is a factionless, fantasy miniature game for two players. Each player assembles a small warband of up to three champions and their follower units, and battles it out on a hex-based board to claim godtears and win the game.
You score points by planting your banner on a godtear, defending it, and by taking out enemy champions and followers.
Each champion has a totally unique playstyle, and you’re free to mix and match any champions to form your ultimate warband!
There’s no need to break out the glue, either. Because all of the minis come already assembled, Godtear can be played right out of the box.
With a range of champions to choose from and more still to come, there’s never been a better time to join the fight.
What sets it apart?
In Godtear, you can play any champions together in the same warband. You have total freedom to play a combination of champions that appeal to you the most, whether in playstyle, or visually. This flexibility allows you to run a wide variety of champion combinations, and makes for some great tactical combinations.
Godtear also has the battle ladder system—a unique tug of war mechanic that allows the flow of battle to ebb back and forth. This keeps the game tight, giving both players everything to play for until the very end.
Getting started
For players new to Godtear, there are two starter sets that contain everything you need to begin the path to godhood: The Borderlands Starter Set and Eternal Glade Starter Set.
To see how the sets compare, check out this unboxing video from some of the team here at Steamforged Games:
Both starter sets contain two unique champions and their follower units, as well as a double-sided board, dice, and all the cards and tokens needed to play.
In The Borderlands Starter Set, you’ll find Finvarr, Lord of Mirages, who once stood guard over elven forests, and Titus, the Disgraced; a warrior banished from his homeland.
In the Eternal Glade Starter Set, you’ll find Nia, the Crystalmancer—more interested in understanding the elements than becoming a god—and Morrigan, fallen Lich Queen, who watched and waited from her frozen realm before seizing her chance to regain power.
You can find out more about these champions on the Godtear page.
Enter the Branchlord of the Weald
The newest addition to Godtear is Durthax, Branchlord of the Weald, a living tree on a mission to protect nature. You can read all about them here, or watch the reviews below from Wargamer Fritz!
Recruit Durthax for your woodland alliance here, or come and hang out with us and other Godtear players on our socials or in our Discord!
