New cards, treatments, alternate arts, and Collector Rares to chase!
January 4th, 2023
With Dawn of Ashes First Edition fulfillment around the corner, we wanted to highlight the aspects and differences between First Edition (Kickstarter) and Alter Edition (LGS Distribution) for eager players and collectors. The core Dawn of Ashes set, which contains 275 functional cards, will remain the same between First Edition and Alter Edition. You can find the full set on the Index. You can distinguish First Edition from Alter Edition by the set code in the left card footer. First Edition will be denoted by "DOA 1st" while Alter Edition will be denoted by "DOA Alter". The main four differences you will find when opening up First Edition versus Alter Edition will be:
Collector Rares
Alternate Art Versions
New Functional Cards
Art Treatment Changes
First Edition CRs
In First Edition, Collector Ultra Rares (CURs) of the 12 mainline champion cards are the ultimate chase for collectors. Each CUR has a holofoil full art frame, texture treatment, and spot UV print, with a unique gold foil stamped signature and serial number, meaning that no two CURs are the same. Each card is serialized from 1 to 70, and pull rates are approximately 1 in 15 boxes of 1st Edition.
Lorraine, Wandering Warrior
Rai, Spellcrafter
Silvie, Wilds Whisperer
Zander, Prepared Scout
Lorraine, Blademaster
Rai, Archmage
Silvie, With the Pack
Zander, Always Watching
Lorraine, Spirit Ruler
Rai, Mana Weaver
Silvie, Earth's Tune
Zander, Corhazi's Chosen
Alter Edition CRs
In Alter Edition, Collector Ultra Rares will be replaced with Collector Super Rares (CSRs) of the four lineage break champions in the booster box and the starter deck exclusive champion cards in the starter decks. CSRs will have the same treatment and finish as CURs but will not have unique signatures or serial numbers. Pull rates will be approximately 1 in 30 boxes and 1 in 72 starter decks for Alter Edition.
Allen, Beast Beckoner
Merlin, Memory Thief
Mordred, Flawless Blade
Tristan, Grim Stalker
Lorraine, Crux Knight
Rai, Storm Seer
Silvie, Loved by All
Art Changes from First to Alter Edition
In addition, 18 cards will be getting alternate art treatments in Alter Edition. These cards will have the alternate art version in both the booster box and starter deck. This does mean that the First Edition art version will be exclusive to Dawn of Ashes First Edition. Here are the alternate arts in Alter Edition.
Grand Crusader's Ring
Tome of Sacred Lightning
Majestic Spirit's Crest
Luxera's Map
Gaia's Blessing
Immolation Trap
Focused Flames
Blue Slime
Second Wind
Gaia's Songbird
Meadowbloom Dryad
Juggle Knives
Flame-Rune Swordsman
Flamelash Subduer
Ignite the Soul
Blackmarket Broker
Wilderness Harpist
Wind Cutter
Functionally New Cards to Alter Edition
Next, Alter Edition will introduce five new functional cards to help with deck-building synergies and strategies, as well as smooth out our production efficiency.
Bestial Frenzy
Spark Fairy
Frostsworn Paladin
Nullifying Lantern
Young Beastbonder
Other Changes
Finally, to preserve their unique treatment in First Edition, Triskit and the three Domain cards, Avalon, Varuck, and Camelot, will be reframed from extended art treatment to bordered treatment in Alter Edition.
Triskit, Guidance Angel
Varuck, Smoldering Spire
Avalon, Cursed Isle
Camelot, Impenetrable
Lastly, the 12 mainline champion cards will not have a regular foil variant in Alter Edition. Instead, the four lineage break champions will have a regular foil variant, which was not available in First Edition.
Regardless of which edition of Dawn of Ashes you open, there's sure to be excitement with each pack!