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Core Rare Magic Deck

The Viva La Dungeon Core Rare Magic Deck defines the core Rare Magic Loot used in the Viva La Dungeon board game Rare Magic Deck, including Rare Magic names, component IDs, quantities, Magic Forms, Armor slots, Weapon modes, Weapon slots, bonuses, damage dice, printed component descriptions, and manual clarifications.

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Source metadata

File ID

RARE_MAGIC_CORE

File name

Viva La Dungeon Rare Magic Deck

Version

0.2

Status

ACTIVE

Game component type

Card

Canonical definition

This page is the official component reference for the Core Rare Magic Deck used in the Viva La Dungeon board game. Each listed component is a Rare Magic Loot card in the Rare Magic Deck unless another rule specifically states otherwise.

This document is intended to be plug-in-play. The Rare Magic Loot in this deck can be played on any map or ruleset unless a specific rule says otherwise.

This file defines component identity and printed card text. It does not create additional card effects beyond the card text and the rules stated in this document.

Authoritative for

  • Core Rare Magic Deck contents
  • Core Rare Magic card definitions
  • Rare Magic component IDs
  • Rare Magic names
  • Rare Magic quantities
  • Rare Magic forms
  • Core Rare Magic Consumable cards
  • Core Rare Magic Armor cards
  • Core Rare Magic Weapon cards
  • Core Rare Magic Other cards
  • Rare Magic Armor slot eligibility
  • Rare Magic Weapon mode and slot eligibility
  • Rare Magic Damage dice
  • Rare Magic Defense bonuses
  • Rare Magic Stat bonuses
  • Rare Magic printed descriptions
  • Rare Magic manual clarifications

Dependencies

Dependency

00_ONTOLOGY

Dependency

01_CORE_CONCEPTS

Dependency

04_PLAYER_STRUCTURE

Dependency

05_ACTIONS

Dependency

06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER

Dependency

07_DUNGEON_BOMBS

Dependency

08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY

Dependency

10_RANDOM_ENCOUNTERS

Used by

  • 03_SETUP
  • 05_ACTIONS
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER
  • 07_DUNGEON_BOMBS
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY
  • 10_RANDOM_ENCOUNTERS
  • Future card-specific Rare Magic documentation

Reference

  • 00_ONTOLOGY > Rare Magic Deck
  • 00_ONTOLOGY > Loot
  • 00_ONTOLOGY > Card
  • 00_ONTOLOGY > Damage Dealer
  • 01_CORE_CONCEPTS > DAMAGE (Damage)
  • 01_CORE_CONCEPTS > HEAL_VS_GAIN (Heal vs Gain)
  • 01_CORE_CONCEPTS > KAOS (Kaos)
  • 01_CORE_CONCEPTS > REROLL_TOKENS (Reroll Tokens)
  • 04_PLAYER_STRUCTURE > HEALTH (Health)
  • 04_PLAYER_STRUCTURE > DEFENSE (Defense)
  • 04_PLAYER_STRUCTURE > PORTRAIT (Portrait)
  • 05_ACTIONS > FREE_ACTIONS (Free Actions)
  • 05_ACTIONS > MOVE_ACTION (Move Action)
  • 05_ACTIONS > HIDDEN_STATUS_AND_ACTIONS (Hidden Status and Actions)
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER > COMBAT_TURN (Combat Turn)
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER > ATTACK_CHECKS (Attack Checks)
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER > MELEE_ATTACK (Melee Attack)
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER > RANGED_ATTACK (Ranged Attack)
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER > DAMAGE_CALCULATION (Damage Calculation)
  • 06_COMBAT_ENCOUNTER > DISENGAGE (Disengage)
  • 07_DUNGEON_BOMBS > DUNGEON_BOMB_STEP (Dungeon Bomb Step)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > MAGIC_LOOT (Magic Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > CONSUMABLE_LOOT (Consumable Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > ARMOR_LOOT (Armor Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > WEAPON_LOOT (Weapon Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > EQUIPPED_LOOT (Equipped Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > STORED_LOOT (Stored Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > ARMOR_SLOTS (Armor Slots)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > WEAPON_SLOTS (Weapon Slots)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > GEAR (Gear)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > GEAR_SWAP (Gear Swap)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > LOOT_MANAGEMENT_WINDOW (Loot Management Window)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > DISCARDING_LOOT (Discarding Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > LOOT_AND_DEFENSE (Loot and Defense)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > LOOT_AND_STAT_BONUSES (Loot and Stat Bonuses)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > LOOT_AND_DAMAGE (Loot and Damage)
  • 09_DEATH_AND_VICTORY > DEATH_TRIGGER (Death Trigger)
  • 10_RANDOM_ENCOUNTERS > RANDOM_ENCOUNTER (Random Encounter)

Core Rare Magic Deck Rules

SECTION_ID

CORE_RARE_MAGIC_DECK_RULES

  • Each component listed in this document is a Rare Magic Loot card in the Rare Magic Deck unless another rule specifically states otherwise.
  • The Core Rare Magic Deck contains 10 Rare Magic cards.
  • Each Rare Magic component listed in this document has a COMPONENT_QUANTITY.
  • MAGIC_FORM identifies how a Magic Loot card functions.
  • The standard Magic Forms supported by this document are: CONSUMABLE, WEAPON, ARMOR, OTHER.
  • The current Core Rare Magic Deck contains Rare Magic cards with the following MAGIC_FORM values: CONSUMABLE, WEAPON, ARMOR, OTHER.
  • A Rare Magic card remains a Rare Magic card even if its MAGIC_FORM allows it to function as a Consumable, Weapon, Armor, or other card-specific form.
  • A Rare Magic card is drawn from and discarded to the Rare Magic Deck and Rare Magic discard pile unless another rule specifically states otherwise.
  • A Rare Magic card with MAGIC_FORM: CONSUMABLE follows Consumable Loot rules.
  • A Rare Magic card with MAGIC_FORM: WEAPON follows Weapon Loot rules only if the card text, this document, or another rule specifically states that it functions as a Weapon.
  • A Rare Magic card with MAGIC_FORM: ARMOR follows Armor Loot rules only if the card text, this document, or another rule specifically states that it functions as Armor.
  • Rare Magic card effects are resolved according to their card text and the applicable core rules.
  • Rare Magic stored in the Backpack does not provide passive effects unless the card specifically states that it provides effects while stored in the Backpack.
  • If Rare Magic card text conflicts with a general rule in this document, the Rare Magic card text applies to that card unless another rule specifically states otherwise.
  • MANUAL_CLARIFICATION provides manual-facing explanation, examples, timing notes, or edge-case clarification for a card.
  • MANUAL_CLARIFICATION does not create a new card effect unless another rule specifically states otherwise.
  • If MANUAL_CLARIFICATION contradicts COMPONENT_DESCRIPTION, the contradiction must be resolved by updating the COMPONENT_DESCRIPTION or creating a card-specific rule.

Rule references

  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > MAGIC_LOOT (Magic Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > CONSUMABLE_LOOT (Consumable Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > WEAPON_LOOT (Weapon Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > ARMOR_LOOT (Armor Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > STORED_LOOT (Stored Loot)
  • 08_LOOT_AND_INVENTORY > DISCARDING_LOOT (Discarding Loot)

Core Rare Magic Consumables

SECTION_ID

CORE_RARE_MAGIC_CONSUMABLES

  • Each component listed in this section is a Rare Magic Loot card in the Rare Magic Deck.
  • Each component listed in this section has MAGIC_FORM: CONSUMABLE.
  • Each component listed in this section is Consumable Loot.
  • Each component listed in this section is used according to its COMPONENT_DESCRIPTION.
  • Each component listed in this section is discarded after use unless the card specifically states otherwise.

Core Rare Magic Armor

SECTION_ID

CORE_RARE_MAGIC_ARMOR

  • Each component listed in this section is a Rare Magic Loot card in the Rare Magic Deck.
  • Each component listed in this section has MAGIC_FORM: ARMOR.
  • Each component listed in this section is Armor Loot.
  • Each component listed in this section is Gear.
  • Each component listed in this section may occupy the Armor Slot listed in ARMOR_SLOT.
  • Each component listed in this section grants its DEFENSE_BONUS while Equipped.

Core Rare Magic Weapons

SECTION_ID

CORE_RARE_MAGIC_WEAPONS

  • Each component listed in this section is a Rare Magic Loot card in the Rare Magic Deck.
  • Each component listed in this section has MAGIC_FORM: WEAPON.
  • Each component listed in this section is Weapon Loot.
  • Each component listed in this section is Gear.
  • Each component listed in this section may occupy the Weapon Slot listed in WEAPON_SLOT.
  • Each component listed in this section is available for the attack mode listed in WEAPON_MODE while Equipped.
  • Each component listed in this section uses its DAMAGE_DIE when a rule instructs the Player to use that Weapon's Damage Die.

Core Rare Magic Other

SECTION_ID

CORE_RARE_MAGIC_OTHER

  • Each component listed in this section is a Rare Magic Loot card in the Rare Magic Deck.
  • Each component listed in this section has MAGIC_FORM: OTHER.
  • Each component listed in this section is Magic Loot.
  • Each component listed in this section is not Gear unless the card specifically states otherwise.

Core Rare Magic card list

Rare Magic cards are listed from the canonical source text. Each row has a stable HTML ID for direct linking, citation, and rules-reference use.

Rare Magic Component ID Magic Form Quantity Details Printed description Manual clarification
Scroll of Mystic Missile CORE_SCROLL_OF_MYSTIC_MISSILE CONSUMABLE 1 Consumable Loot. Combat Turn: Deal 1d4+Intellect Damage. Free Action. Discard. Choose one Combatant in the current Combat Encounter. This does not require a Check and is not an Attack, Attack Check, Combat Action, or Weapon Damage. The Player using this card is the Damage Dealer. If it causes Death, the Death Source is a Loot effect.
The Phylactery CORE_THE_PHYLACTERY CONSUMABLE 1 Consumable Loot. Before Death: Health 1. Disengage for 0 Kaos. Hidden. Discard. Use when an effect would reduce your Health to 0 or lower. Death is not triggered. If you are in Combat, Disengage without paying Kaos. If the effect was not during Combat, ignore Disengage. If this occurs during your Player Turn or Combat Turn, that Turn ends.
The Helm of Sight CORE_HELM_OF_SIGHT ARMOR 1 Armor Slot: HEAD. Defense Bonus: +2. See Hidden Players in your Room. Defense +2. While this Armor is Equipped, Hidden Players in your Room are legal targets for your effects that target Players in your Room.
The Neckromancer's Robes CORE_NECKROMANCERS_ROBES ARMOR 1 Armor Slot: TORSO. Defense Bonus: +2. Use Intellect or Charm for Brawn or Quickness Checks. While this Armor is equipped, when you make a Brawn Check or Quickness Check, you may use your current Intellect or current Charm instead. Choose which Stat to use before rolling. The Check remains its original Check type for all other rules. For example, a Melee Attack Check is still a Melee Attack Check even if you use Intellect or Charm for the roll. The substituted Stat is not added to Damage.
The Sword Named Bill CORE_THE_SWORD_NAMED_BILL WEAPON 1 Weapon Mode: MELEE. Weapon Slot: MELEE. Damage Die: d8. Stat: BRAWN. Stat Bonus: +2. Brawn +2. 1d8 Damage. Gain +2 Brawn while this Weapon is Equipped. This Weapon is available for Melee Attacks while Equipped.
The Hobow CORE_THE_HOBOW WEAPON 1 Weapon Mode: RANGED. Weapon Slot: RANGED. Damage Die: d10. Defense Bonus: +2. Defense +2. 1d10 Damage. Gain +2 Defense while this Weapon is Equipped. This Weapon is available for Ranged Attacks and Take A Shot while Equipped.
The Turtle Idol of Defense CORE_IDOL_OF_DEFENSE OTHER 1 Backpack effect. Defense Bonus: +2 while Stored in Backpack. Backpack: Defense +2. While this card is Stored in your Backpack, it grants +2 Defense. If this card is not Stored in your Backpack, it does not grant this Defense bonus.
The Dragon Idol of Striking CORE_IDOL_STRIKING OTHER 1 Backpack effect. Melee Attack Checks and Ranged Attack Checks +2 while Stored in Backpack. Backpack: Attack Checks +2. While this card is Stored in your Backpack, add +2 to your Melee Attack Checks and Ranged Attack Checks. It does not apply to Combat Order Checks, Contested Checks, Random Encounter Checks, or Take A Shot unless another rule specifically states otherwise.
The Werebear Idol of Reaving CORE_IDOL_OF_DAMAGE OTHER 1 Backpack effect. Damage dealt +2 while Stored in Backpack. Backpack: Damage you deal +2. While this card is Stored in your Backpack, add +2 when you are the Damage Dealer. This includes Damage you deal with Attacks, Take A Shot, Loot, or other effects. Do not add this bonus to Damage rolled against you. Rolling Damage dice for another Player's non-Combat Damage does not make you the Damage Dealer.
The Sprite Idol of Haste CORE_IDOL_OF_HASTE OTHER 1 Backpack effect. Move Action may move 1 or 2 connected Rooms while Stored in Backpack. Backpack: Move up to 2 Rooms with one Move Action. While this card is Stored in your Backpack, when you take the Move Action, you may choose to move 1 or 2 connected Rooms. Make only one Perception Check after movement. Use the final Room entered for Move Action effects.

Quick reference

Deck count

10 Rare Magic cards

The Core Rare Magic Deck contains 10 Rare Magic cards.

Magic Forms

CONSUMABLE, ARMOR, WEAPON, OTHER

The Core Rare Magic Deck uses all four standard Magic Forms supported by this document.

Gear

Armor and Weapons

Rare Magic Armor and Rare Magic Weapons are Gear. Rare Magic Other cards are not Gear unless the card specifically states otherwise.

Backpack effects

Idol cards

The Idol cards provide their listed Backpack effects while Stored in the Backpack.

Official attribution

This reference is designed to define rules precisely. It is not a step-by-step learn-to-play guide and does not replace the official game components. These rules define the core systems but do not include the full commercial game contents, cards, art, components, or final product materials.

Official rules for Viva La Dungeon, a tabletop dungeon-battle-royale board game created by The Lich, featuring art by Greedmaw Coffin, and published by Zontco. Viva La Dungeon is a Zontco product.

© 2026 Zontco. All rights reserved. Please credit: Viva La Dungeon Board Game Rules Reference v1.0. Created by The Lich. Art by Greedmaw Coffin. Published by Zontco.

Preferred citation

Viva La Dungeon Board Game Rules Reference v1.0. Created by The Lich. Art by Greedmaw Coffin. Published by Zontco.