Get Started With Flesh And Blood - Beginner's Guide

How To Play Flesh and Blood

While it is definitely easiest to learn by playing, it’s good to at least have an idea of what the game is all about.

Gameplay-wise, Flesh and Blood is quite straightforward. You and your opponent are playing as heroes fighting to the death, exchanging attack actions and defense reactions as you whittle down each other's life total.

What sets Flesh & Blood apart from most other TCGs is that it offers a high skill ceiling. Other games have a higher level of luck and randomness involved in each game, meaning that even a skilled player might be defeated due to a bad draw. In Flesh and Blood, playing more directly translates into being better, due to the strategy involved. Skilled players consistently outperform those who are just getting started.

Flesh and Blood Expansions

Since the very first expansion, “Welcome to Rathe”, Flesh & Blood has seen numerous updates, including the most recent 2025 release, “High Seas”! Currently, there are 18 expansions for you to choose from, each with its own lore, aesthetics, and unique mechanics.

If you’re a beginner building your first deck, we advise that you focus on the latest sets to get a better grasp on all the existing mechanics and possible builds. Here are the latest six expansions available:

High Seas	The Hunted	Rosetta
Part the Mistveil	Heavy Hitters	Bright Lights

Flesh and Blood Card Rarities

Card rarity in Flesh and Blood usually reflects two things:

• Power level - the rarer a card is, the stronger or more unique its effect will be.
• Frequency - when buying booster packs, higher rarities will appear less often, making them more desirable for collectors.

You can easily tell the rarity of your Flesh and Blood cards by the letter in the card code:

• C (Common)
• T (Token)
• R (Rare)
• S (Super Rare) - discontinued in newer sets
• M (Majestic)
• L (Legendary)
• F/MV (Marvel Cards)

Flesh and Blood Starter Kit - What Do You Need?

Flesh and Blood is usually perceived as having a high cost of entry, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Some of the most common Flesh and Blood products for beginners are:

Armory Decks

With the new addition of Armory Decks (pre-constructed 60-card decks) priced around £40, you can get into the game straight away without needing to track down every single card on your own.

Here are our top three Armory Decks for beginners:

Pleiades

Ira

Boltyn

Single Cards

If you’d like to enrich your collection or experiment with new deck builds, you can do so by browsing our collection of single cards, all authentic and in top condition. This is a simple, surefire way to get the cards you want and build a deck you are comfortable with.

Flesh and Blood's current card pool contains over 3000 cards - plenty for you to choose from.

Booster Packs & Boxes

Booster packs and boxes are great for those who value the collectible aspect. Each pack provides random cards of various rarity levels, which means you could score a Majestic or even Legendary card when you least expect it!

Playmats

While not absolutely necessary for gameplay, Flesh and Blood playmats can enhance your overall experience when battling friends.

Playmats can provide a clean, adherent surface for you to place your cards on while playing. It can keep the battlefield organised, without the danger of cards slipping away during intense moments.

Card Sleeves

Every TCG player will agree that card sleeves are a must. Quality plastic sleeves protect your cards from any stains or bending, especially when you bring them out into the world at local events or tournaments.