{"id":1127,"date":"2025-04-10T16:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T16:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hexarionconquest.com\/content\/?page_id=1127"},"modified":"2025-04-21T13:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T13:16:14","slug":"the-edicts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hexarionconquest.com\/content\/howtoplay\/the-edicts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Edicts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Edicts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Power is not given. It is chosen \u2014 one Edict at a time.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In Hexarion Conquest, Edicts<\/strong> are the magical commands Hexmasters channel through ancient Glyphexes. They shape every duel, control the board, and form the heart of all tactical decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each Hexmaster may activate one Edict per turn<\/strong>, selected using their Focalis ring<\/strong>. Choosing the right Edict \u2014 and the right moment \u2014 is the key to mastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Edict Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of Edicts<\/strong> in four categories, each serving a unique tactical function:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Edicts are present on every Glyphex and represent universal abilities that any Atttuned Hexmaster may use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Edicts are available only to a Hexmaster’s specific class. There is one for each of the primary six Hexmaster classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Variable Edicts are a pool of 14 (currently) Edicts that make up the 3 variable Edicts on any given Glyphex. No two Glyphexes are the same, but all are drawn from the standard set of 14 variable Edicts. *NOTE: a game release there are 14 variable Edicts, however, over time and with expansions, new variable edicts will be developed and added to the game on new Glyphexes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edict Category<\/strong><\/th>Purpose<\/strong><\/th>Examples<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Offensive<\/td>Damage, disruption, control<\/td>Backstab, Ignite, Mark<\/td><\/tr>
Support<\/td>Defense, healing, protection<\/td>Fortify, Cleanse, Shielded Pulse<\/td><\/tr>
Resource<\/td>Manipulate CE or Glyphexes<\/td>Reclaim, Channel, Drain<\/td><\/tr>
Control<\/td>Positioning, traps, movement effects<\/td>Blink, Root Trap, Push<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Each Glyphex includes 3 unique variable Edicts<\/strong>, drawn from across these categories, along with the 3 Basic Edicts<\/strong> shared by all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Edicts (All Glyphexes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Edict<\/strong><\/th>Symbol<\/strong><\/th>Effect<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Attack<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Deal 1 damage to an adjacent enemy Hexmaster<\/td><\/tr>
Dash<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td>Move up to 2 hexes in a straight line (cannot pass through other Hexmasters)<\/td><\/tr>
Fortify<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Gain a Shielded status until your next turn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These Edicts are universal \u2014 available to every Attuned (Glyphex-enhanced) Hexmaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Class Edicts (One Per Class)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each Hexmaster class has one signature Edict<\/strong>, usable once per game<\/strong> unless refreshed by special effects. It is selected via the Focalis ring<\/strong> before attunement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class<\/strong><\/th>Class Edict<\/strong><\/th>Symbol<\/th>Effect<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Warrior<\/td>Hold the Line<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>This Hexmaster becomes immovable and gains Fortify until the start of your next turn.<\/td><\/tr>
Archer<\/td>Long Shot<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Deal 1 damage to an enemy hexmaster up to 3 hexes away in any direction.<\/td><\/tr>
Rogue<\/td>Slipstrike<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Move 1 hex, then deal 1 damage to an adjacent Hexmaster<\/td><\/tr>
Mage<\/td>Arcshock<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Deal 1 damage to a target enemy Hexmaster and 1 damage to each enemy Hexmaster adjacent to it.<\/td><\/tr>
Cleric<\/td>Soul Echo<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Spend 1 CE to return a defeated Hexmaster to play on or adjacent to a Sanctum. (Drop Shielded, unupgraded)<\/td><\/tr>
Druid<\/td>Rootstep<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Move 1 hex and leave a Rooted Hex behind. The trap is destroyed once triggered.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Class Edicts are powerful and often define early-game pressure or utility \u2014 but their one-time use<\/strong> makes timing critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Variable Edicts (Glyphex-Granted)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are the modular powers granted by your Glyphexes. Each Glyphex contains 3<\/strong>, pulled from a pool of 15 current Edicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are all 15, sorted by type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offensive Edicts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edict<\/strong><\/th>Symbol<\/th>Effect<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ignite<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Deal 1 damage to an enemy hexmaster up to 2 hexes away (must be in a straight line, obstacles are ignored).<\/td><\/tr>
Backstab<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Deal 1 damage to an adjacent enemy Hexmaster that is not facing you.<\/td><\/tr>
Mark<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Mark an enemy Hexmaster. It takes +1 damage from the next damaging effect it receives.<\/td><\/tr>
Push<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Move an adjacent enemy Hexmaster 1 hex away from you to an open hex in a direction of your choice.<\/td><\/tr>
Silence<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Target Hexmaster cannot activate Edicts during their next turn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Support \/ Defense Edicts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edict<\/strong><\/th>Symbol<\/th>Effect<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cleanse<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Remove all status effects from a target Hexmaster<\/td><\/tr>
Shield Pulse<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>You and all adjacent friendly Hexmasters gain Fortify until next turn.<\/td><\/tr>
Clone Decoy<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>This Hexmaster cannot take damage during your opponent\u2019s next turn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Resource \/ Utility Edicts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edict<\/strong><\/th>Symbol<\/th>Effect<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Drain<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Steal 1 CE from the enemy if they have more than 1 CE<\/td><\/tr>
Reclaim<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Return one of your discarded Glyphexes to your draw pool. When re-deployed, display RED <\/span>side up. It cannot be Reclaimed a second time.<\/td><\/tr>
Channel<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>After activation, if this Hexmaster remains on the board, Gain 1 CE at the start of your next turn. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Control \/ Movement Edicts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Edict<\/strong><\/th>Symbol<\/th>Effect<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Blink<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Instantly move to any empty hex up to 2 hexes away<\/td><\/tr>
Disenchant<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Remove a Glyphex from an enemy Hexmaster; it is discarded<\/td><\/tr>
Root Trap<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/a><\/td>Target a hex up to 2 away and Root it. The next Hexmaster that moves into it becomes Rooted. The trap is removed after it triggers.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Edict Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep gameplay balanced and strategic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • A Hexmaster may not use the same Edict two turns in a row<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A Class Edict may only be used once per game<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If a Glyphex is destroyed, its Edicts are no longer available<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Silenced Hexmasters may not activate Edicts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n