Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion · Board game rules
When do Bless and Curse cards get shuffled into monster decks?
Quick answer
Bless and Curse cards are shuffled into a monster's attack modifier deck when the monster is affected by the corresponding condition during the scenario.
Details
Bless and Curse are conditions that can be applied to monsters during gameplay. When a monster gains the Curse condition, a Curse card (functioning as a 3 modifier) is shuffled into its attack modifier deck. Similarly, when a Bless condition is applied, a Bless card (functioning as a 3 modifier) is added to the deck. These cards remain in the deck until drawn, at which point they are removed. All Bless and Curse cards are automatically removed from all decks at the end of any scenario [p.22 — New Conditions].
Watch out:
If a monster is affected by Curse or Bless, ensure the corresponding card is physically added to its attack modifier deck immediately. Failure to do so could alter the monster’s future attack outcomes. Additionally, remember to remove these cards after the scenario ends to avoid carrying them over unintentionally.