Malhya: Lands of Legends · Board game rules
Can you gain a level if you are already at the maximum level?
Quick answer
No, you cannot gain a level if already at the maximum level, as the Evolution Table on the People’s card has predefined levels with no further progression.
Details
The Leveling Up rules (p.16 — Leveling Up) state that when a Level Up occurs, heroes increase one characteristic by 1 and apply the corresponding bonus from their Evolution Table. The Evolution Table on the People’s card (p.16 — People Card - Leveling Up) lists specific bonuses for each level, implying a fixed maximum. Once a hero reaches the highest level shown on their Evolution Table, there are no further levels or bonuses to gain.
For example, if a hero’s Evolution Table ends at Level 5 for Strength, increasing beyond that level is not supported by the rules or the board setup. The rulebook does not mention any mechanism for exceeding the maximum level defined by the Evolution Table.
Watch out: If a Level Up is triggered but all heroes are already at their maximum level, the group should skip the Level Up process for those heroes, as there is no provision for additional progression.