Elder Scrolls Call to Arms Civil War Card Pack: What It Adds to Your Games

Quick answer

The Civil War Card Pack is worth buying if you already play Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms and want more faction-specific cards for Chapter 1 armies. It is not a standalone game and it does not replace your core deck. If you are new, start with a core set or a bundle such as the Chapter 2 Adversary Bundle first, then add the card pack once your group is playing regularly.

The Civil War Card Pack is an expansion for Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms, not a new game. It adds cards that support the civil war theme and gives you more options when building faction decks for Chapter 1 armies. If you already own models and a core rules set, this is the kind of purchase that changes how your existing collection plays rather than adding a new hobby project.

This guide explains what the pack adds, how it interacts with deck building, and when it makes sense to buy it. It also covers what it does not include, so you can decide whether your budget is better spent on models, scenery, or a larger bundle first.

What the Civil War Card Pack adds to your games

The pack is a card expansion. It gives you additional faction cards and civil war-themed options that slot into the existing Call to Arms rules. You still need the core rules, dice, and miniatures to play. The value is in variety: more choices during list building and more ways to shape a warband around the civil war setting.

Because it is tied to Chapter 1 armies, it works best if your collection already includes those factions. If you mostly play later chapters or other Modiphius miniatures games, the cards may sit unused. Check which factions you own before buying.

• Confirm you own at least one Chapter 1 faction before buying.
• The pack does not include miniatures, dice, or a rulebook.

How it changes deck building

Deck building in Call to Arms is about choosing cards that match your models and scenario. The Civil War Card Pack expands those choices, so you can lean into a themed force rather than a generic one. That matters most in campaign play, where consistent faction identity keeps your warband feeling distinct.

If you play pick-up games, the extra cards still help, but the impact is smaller. You will notice the difference most when you play multiple games with the same faction and want new options without buying new models.

• Sort your new cards by faction before your first game.
• Test one or two new cards per game instead of rebuilding your whole deck at once.

What it does not include

The pack is cards only. It does not contain miniatures, terrain, tokens, or a full rulebook. If you are starting from zero, you will need a core set or a bundle to play. The Chapter 2 Adversary Bundle is one example of a larger purchase that includes models and themed adversaries, which is a different kind of value.

This is not a flaw, but it is a common buying mistake. Treat the card pack as an add-on for an existing collection, not as your entry point.

• New players: buy a core set or bundle first, then add cards.
• Existing players: buy the card pack when you want more list-building options.

How to decide based on your collection

If you already own Chapter 1 models and play regularly, the card pack is an easy yes. It is cheaper than a new faction and gives you fresh decisions without painting anything new. If you are still building your first warband, put the money toward models or a bundle that gets you to the table faster.

If your group plays multiple Modiphius games, compare the card pack against other expansions you are considering. A card pack only pays off if you actually use the factions it supports.

• Regular Chapter 1 player: strong buy.
• New player without a core set: wait.
• Collector who wants everything: buy, but know it is cards only.

Decision rules for buying the Civil War Card Pack

• You own Chapter 1 models and play at least monthly: The pack gives you more faction cards and list-building options for the armies you already use. Buy it.
• You are new and do not own a core set: The pack is cards only and will not get you to the table on its own. Buy a core set or a bundle first.
• You want new models more than new card options: A model bundle adds visible variety and new scenarios; the card pack adds decisions, not miniatures. Choose a bundle such as the Chapter 2 Adversary Bundle instead.
• You play several different miniatures games: The card pack only pays off if you regularly use the factions it supports. Skip it unless Call to Arms is one of your main games.

Other bundles and sets worth comparing

• The Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms - Chapter 2 Adversary Bundle: This bundle includes Dwemer Animunculi, Frostbite Spiders, and Flame Atronachs, with the Flame Atronachs included for free. If you want new enemies and models rather than cards, this bundle adds playable adversaries to your games and is a better first purchase for a new collection.
• Fallout: Factions - Battle for Boston Complete Bundle: This bundle includes all the Battle for Boston launch products at a discount and is described as everything you need to play. If you are deciding between expanding Call to Arms and trying a different skirmish game, this bundle is a complete entry point rather than an add-on.
• Fallout: Wasteland Warfare - Super Mutants: Overlord and Fist: This set contains Super Mutant leaders described as huge, hulking monsters almost the size of Behemoths. A useful comparison if you want a single characterful model to lead a force instead of a card expansion.

Who should buy it

Best for

• Existing Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms players with Chapter 1 factions
• Groups that play campaign or recurring games and want more deck options
• Players who want to expand a collection without buying and painting new models

Not for

• New players who do not yet own a core set or miniatures
• Players who mainly want new models, terrain, or a complete new game
• Collectors who only play later chapters or other Modiphius games

The Civil War Card Pack is a focused add-on for existing Call to Arms players. If you already have Chapter 1 armies and play often, it is a straightforward way to add variety. If you are just starting, spend your first purchase on a core set or a bundle that gets you playing.