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Rules 0.1 — Core Rulebook and Condensed Rules

2026-09-16 · Rules, Playtest
This changes Rules, Play
Check the linked pages for the current public text.
Chromatic Battlelines is in public playtest. Rules version 0.1 is the current reference.

What is locked for this version

  • A deck is 40 cards, with a maximum of 3 copies of any individual card.
  • Each player starts at 30 Life. Reduce the opponent to 0 to win.
  • Mana initiates a play. After the card resolves, Facets may enhance Creatures and Equipment as they enter.
  • Five Facet colors: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple.
  • A card in hand can be Played, Harvested for a Facet, or Shattered to increase Mana Capacity.
See How to Play for a teach and Rules for the public reference.
This post is the patch announcement for version 0.1.