Archons: Arena

About this game

Strategic Deckbuilding
Create a unique deck that suits your playstyle and strategy. There's no randomness in the building of your deck. Your strategy and choices determine your path to victory.

RPG Elements
Define your character's identity by unlocking skills, attributes, and specializations (100+). Play as a cunning rogue, an armored knight, a powerful sorcerer, or anything in between. The choice is yours.

Friendly Shopkeepers
A selection of fully-voiced shopkeepers to comment on your choices and progress (1500+ lines in total).

Dynamic Equipment System
Spend your hard-earned gold on new gear from a selection of over 70 items, but remember - equipment degrades over time, so choose wisely and manage your resources carefully.

Challenging Opponents
Face off against 30 unique opponents that will force you to change your strategy.

High Stakes Combat
With a small health pool, every fight matters. Pay close attention to each round, as a single mistake could be your downfall.

Customizable Difficulty
Whether you're a deckbuilding novice or a seasoned veteran, Archons: Arena has you covered. Adjust the difficulty to keep the game challenging, fun, and accessible.

In-Game Editor
Edit and extend the game to your liking, and test your changes within the same session.

Latest news

• Announcements·13 Sept 2024Official

  Archons: Arena has left Early Access

  Good Citizens, After a year of development, Archons: Arena has left Early Access. The full release includes: 30 unique opponents 77 items 111 skills 7 weapon types: Sword, Shield, Blunt, Dagger, Spear, Ranged, Throwing 6 magic schools: Conjuration, Elementalism, Ether, Mentalism, Blood Magic, Life Force 6 attributes: Constitution, Agility, Intelligence, Preparation, Charisma, Specialization 2 fully-voiced shopkeepers The release also includes an in-game editor, allowing you to customize and extend the game to your liking. The modifications are saved in the %APPDATA% folder. There are 4 main categories that can be edited. Items {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44528581/49a210c0e7ccfd6fdc2e57767cb25904862d411a.jpg Value determines the cost of the item in shop Uses determines how many rounds the item can be used before it's worn out Probability determines the likelihood of the item appearing in the shop Cards {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44528581/9acecdf74bbbcc16c42d6611e80407e4eab6ae8f.jpg Cost determines the energy cost to play the card Probability determines the chance that the card will be played successfully Single Use determines if the card can only be played once per round In order for a card to be available to the player, a Skill needs to be created that will grant the card to the player Skills {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44528581/1a6c9374ab11f74cbf165118a151aaf58196639c.jpg Category determines under which weapon/magic/attribute category the skill will appear Cost determines the number of skills points required to unlock the skill Requires determines which other Skills must be unlocked before the current skill can be unlocked Cards determines the cards and number of copies granted to the player when the skill is unlocked Instant Effects and Permanent Effects provide bonuses to the player on unlock Opponents {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44528581/683999ec534eedfdd30ba3704419ba2b4aaa108d.jpg Level determines when the opponent will start appearing in the arena, with higher level opponents only appearing in ...
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• Patch Notes·4 Aug 2024Official

  Conjuration Update

  Good Citizens, We are pleased to announce new additions to the arena. This is the last content update during Early Access before the full release in September. Enhancements A Conjurer is able to adapt to any situation, summoning the right weapons and bonuses at the right time. Conjure a Weapon - conjure a weapon of choice Conjure a Bonus - conjure a bonus of choice Polymorph - transform the target into something else Superior Weapons - receive a superior selection of weapons during conjuration Superior Bonuses - receive a superior selection of bonuses during conjuration Items Conjurer Robes - armor item that reduces the energy cost of Conjuration cards. Staff of Conjuring - weapon item that adds a free Conjure a Bonus spell to the deck Opponents Battlemage - performs strong magical attacks, occasionally conjures a permanent buff Sentinel - retains block between turn, deals damage equal to the block
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• Patch Notes·13 Jul 2024Official

  Shopkeeper Update #2

  Good Citizens, Welcome to Dragon's Hoard, a new welcoming establishment to give you respite between your battles. Haruna, the owner of this little shop, is a dedicated and resourceful alchemist who has carved her path through hard work and determination. Running the store can be overwhelming at times but Haruna always keeps a positive attitude and tries to pass it on to her customers. She loves spending time by herself in nature, on hikes and in her flower garden. And she has a cat named Kaito, who can be a handful. Visit Dragon's Hoard today and say hello to Haruna! You don't want to make her sad, do you? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44528581/40706af1dab08a6e2f5a21e848e7e89b1cd40338.jpg
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• Patch Notes·30 Mar 2024Official

  Shopkeeper Update

  Good Citizens, Welcome to Veteran's Valor, your supply store for the Arena. Oldben is the proprietor of this establishment. As a military veteran, Oldben has seen his fair share of battles and understands the challenges and risks that come with combat. This has fueled his desire to offer guidance and support to the arena combatants who frequent his shop. He considers his shop to not be just a place of commerce, but also a haven for camaraderie and encouragement. His loyal dog, Valor, provides comfort and companionship to both Oldben and his customers. Now as you purchase items, learn skills, and progress through the Arena, Oldben will share his wisdom and experience to encourage you on your journey. A fully-voiced character with 800+ lines. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44528581/b9c952ff7578877584ad59202af6c7d5630e2048.jpg
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• Patch Notes·17 Jan 2024Official

  January Update

  Good Citizens, We are pleased to announce new additions to the arena for the month of January. Enhancements A Life Force mage is a mystical practitioner attuned to the ebb and flow of vitality in the world. With a deep connection to the natural world, they possess the ability to mend wounds, dispel enchantments, and even draw sustenance from the life force of others. Their presence is a harmonious blend of healing warmth and enigmatic power, embodying the delicate balance between nurturing life and wielding the forces of arcane vitality. Heal - +1 HP Dispel - clear random effect from target Absorb - deal 1 unblockable, leeching damage to target Health Bind - absorb 1 HP from target for X turns Rejuvenation - restore all hp and heal all injuries, +3 block Items Vitamancer Robes - armor item that reduces the energy cost of Life Force cards. Staff of Healing - weapon item that adds a free Heal spell to the deck Opponents Soulthirst - performs strong magical attacks that absorb health from the player Vitamancer - performs moderate magical attacks that absorb health from the player, may heal self and other opponents
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