Ancient Might & Mettle

Step onto the battlefields of antiquity with this standalone ruleset spanning the Bronze Age through late antiquity. Adapted from the acclaimed Might & Mettle system, it brings to life epic clashes—chariots thundering across the sands, steadfast phalanxes locking shields, disciplined Roman legions advancing in step, and war elephants shaking the earth. Play your way: use a hex grid or go free-form (no grid)—the rules include clear guidance for both styles so you can match your table, terrain, and collection. Key Features Ancients-tuned core rules that spotlight command dilemmas, morale swings, and the brutal impact of terrain. Exploding dice—roll a 6 and keep rolling to infinite. Excitement's back on the menu, boys! Champions & heroes who rally troops or heroically absorb hits to hold the line—mirroring the fateful choices of real commanders. Hex or free-form: plays perfectly on hexes and without a grid; includes conversion and play-without-hexes guidance. Use any minis, any basing (6mm–28mm). Your collection, your way. Open-table support: army building, terrain rules, and a scenario toolkit for custom campaigns. Ready-to-play historical scenarios, from Kadesh (1274 BCE) to Marathon (490 BCE), Issus (333 BCE), Zama (202 BCE), and Adrianople (378 CE). Period Coverage Field armies from Egypt, Persia, Greece, Macedonia, Carthage, Rome, and beyond. Relive iconic showdowns or craft your own sagas with authentic troop types—spear-wielding hoplites, armored cataphracts, ferocious warbands, nimble skirmishers, and more. Gameplay Basics Combat crackles with decisive dice pools and positioning. Facing, disorder, and bracing can mean the difference between glory and rout—yet the entire quick reference fits on one page for fast, intuitive play. Outflank, time your charges, and commit your heroes at the critical moment—all without chart-chasing or rules bloat.