What is Lyctor?

From the designer of Lacksmith and upcoming solo-strategy tactics game SirensWatch comes an ambitious skirmish game seeking to add a new layer (literally) to the tabletop wargaming equation.

Lyctor is a game of sinister strategy in which you, an Adept of the grave magicks, must destroy your fellow Adepts to secure your ascension to Lyctorhood.

Imbuing an Adept with unchecked dark power, Lyctorhood is the crowning achievement of your nefarious sorcery. The pursuit of this malevolent sainthood lures many Adepts to the fields of Erebos to practice and ply the thaumaturgic and profane arts of the Necromantic Disciplines. As a student of one of these Disciplines, you will cast spells, reanimate creatures, summon souls, carve flesh, and even sacrifice your own kin to conjure a devastating Avatar to obliterate your opponent.

Choose your Discipline, build an Adept, and bring forth their Henchman. Pay the soul currency, Phyla, to fill the unholy vessels you create. Fight and survive by demonstrating mastery over the phases of both life and death. Send your foes beyond the veil of Oblivion and claim your right with macabre might.

Lyctor incorporates familiar mechanics inspired by well-loved skirmish classics while adding a new twist that will challenge players to think and strategize on multiple fronts. Units can phase (or be brutally forced) between the realms of Life and Death, leveraging the unique properties of each to outmaneuver rivals. Different Disciplines will allow players to customize their approach to the contentious combat and provide unique flavor to each instance of play.

Whether you're a fan of ghouls, ghosts, gremlins, or even a zealous member of the Wytchbane Inquisition, there's a little something for everyone in this narrative-focused, beer-and-pretzels style indie skirmish title. Lyctor is in active development, and a release date will be announced in Q1 of 2025.

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