7 Shocking Secrets Of The Newest Star Wars Villainous Movers (Cold Tactics 2025)
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The Newest Villain Movers: Count Dooku and Grand Admiral Thrawn
The core of the *Star Wars Villainous* experience is the unique, sculpted resin Villain Mover that players guide across their personal Sector board. The newest expansion, *Cold Tactics*, introduces two iconic figures known for their strategic genius rather than brute force, making their movers and associated gameplay some of the most complex in the series.Count Dooku: The Separatist Mastermind
Count Dooku, the Dark Lord of the Sith and leader of the Confederacy of Independent Systems during the Clone Wars, brings a political and organizational flavor to the game. His Villain Mover captures the elegance and menace of the former Jedi Master, often depicted with his signature curved-hilt lightsaber.Dooku's Core Objective and Strategy:
Dooku's objective is a multi-step process that revolves around establishing his influence and eliminating key threats. His ultimate goal involves finding and playing four specific Organization cards, then locating and playing multiple Heroes, and finally, using the Vanquish action to defeat them.
- The Organization Mechanic: This is a unique element to Dooku's gameplay. He must first establish his Separatist power base by getting four different Organization Allies into play. This is a slow, methodical process that requires careful resource management using Ambition Tokens.
- Finding the Heroes: Once his Organizations are set up, Dooku must actively draw and play Heroes from the Fate Deck to his Sector. This forces him to utilize the Fate action, typically a defensive move, as part of his offensive strategy.
- The Final Vanquish: The final step requires Dooku to successfully Vanquish the Heroes he has played, cementing his victory. This slow-burn objective means opponents must constantly disrupt his Organization setup to slow his progress.
Grand Admiral Thrawn: The Cold Tactician
Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Chiss military genius from the Imperial Remnant, is perhaps the most cerebral villain in the *Star Wars* canon. His Villain Mover is a striking piece, reflecting his calm, calculating demeanor. Thrawn’s objective is a pure test of strategic placement and control, fitting his reputation.Thrawn's Core Objective and Strategy:
Thrawn's victory condition centers entirely on his ability to control and occupy specific locations on his Villain Sector board. His objective is described as "impossibly slow" by some early reviewers, highlighting the long-term planning required.
- Location Occupation: Thrawn must systematically occupy locations through a series of specific moves and actions. This means he won't be rushing to defeat Heroes but rather focusing on positioning his cards and his Mover.
- Ambition Dependency: A significant challenge for Thrawn players is that every step toward completing his goal requires an Ambition action. Ambition is the resource used for powerful actions, and his reliance on it means opponents can cripple his progress by forcing him to spend Ambition defensively or by limiting his opportunities to gain it.
- Art of War: Thrawn's gameplay is a reflection of his character—a patient, methodical approach where the board itself is the weapon. Players must master the flow of their Sector and the timing of their location occupation to succeed.
The Villainous Ecosystem: Cold Tactics in the Full Game
The *Star Wars Villainous: Cold Tactics* is an "expandalone," meaning it can be played as a standalone two-player game or integrated with the base game, *Power of the Dark Side*, and the previous expansion, *Scum and Villainy*, for a larger, multi-player experience. The addition of Dooku and Thrawn brings the total number of playable Villain Movers to ten, drastically increasing the game’s replayability and strategic depth.The Role of Ambition Tokens and Fate Cards
The Ambition Token is the unique currency of the *Star Wars Villainous* line, replacing the "Power" tokens of the Disney and Marvel versions. It is used to activate special card abilities and perform certain actions. The new movers emphasize the strategic use of Ambition more than ever.For Dooku, Ambition is vital for playing his necessary Organization Allies. For Thrawn, Ambition is the direct fuel for his objective progress. This creates a fascinating dynamic where opponents must decide whether to use the Fate Deck to hinder the opponent's board state or to specifically target their Ambition pool, a key counter-strategy against these two new movers.
The Fate Deck remains the primary method for players to interfere with one another. When playing against Dooku, the key counter-strategy is to prevent him from gaining the Organizations he needs for his victory condition. Against Thrawn, the focus shifts to disrupting his location control and forcing him to spend his precious Ambition on non-objective-related actions.Topical Authority: A Complete List of Star Wars Villainous Movers
To fully appreciate the new additions, it's helpful to review the entire line-up of Villain Movers and their respective expansions, which collectively form a comprehensive look at the dark side of the Star Wars galaxy.1. Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side (Base Game)
This set established the foundation of the game, introducing the Ambition mechanic and the unique Star Wars-themed Fate Deck.
- Darth Vader: Objective focuses on defeating Luke Skywalker.
- Asajj Ventress: Objective involves defeating a specific number of unique Heroes.
- General Grievous: Objective is to collect four unique Lightsabers.
- Kylo Ren: Objective centers on playing a specific number of Allies and Upgrades.
- Moff Gideon: Objective is to capture The Child (Grogu) and bring him to the Imperial Remnant.
2. Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy (Expansion)
This expansion introduced the criminal element, focusing on bounty hunters and Imperial agents.
- Boba Fett: Objective is to claim three Bounties and deliver them.
- Cad Bane: Objective involves collecting a large sum of Credits.
- Seventh Sister: Objective is to deploy her Probe Droids and capture a specific target.
3. Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last (Expansion)
A smaller, two-villain expansion that added more depth to the line-up.
- The Grand Inquisitor: (Details vary, but typically involves hunting down Jedi/Force-sensitives).
- Maul: (Objective often revolves around establishing his crime syndicate or defeating specific enemies).
4. Star Wars Villainous: Cold Tactics (The Newest Expansion - 2025)
The latest addition, focusing on the master strategists.
- Count Dooku: Focuses on establishing Organizations and Vanquishing Heroes.
- Grand Admiral Thrawn: Focuses on methodical Location Occupation using Ambition.
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