Verified according to the Frosthaven Rulebook (v1.2) Enhancement mechanics.
Plan your character’s progression effectively with our Frosthaven Enhancement Calculator. Estimate the exact gold cost for adding stickers to your ability cards, accounting for card levels, previous enhancements, and multi-target modifiers.
Frosthaven Enhancement Calculator
Frosthaven Enhancement Calculator Formula:
Source: Official Frosthaven Rulebook (BGE) | Cephalofair Games
Variables:
- Base Cost: The starting cost of the specific enhancement type (e.g., Move is 30g).
- Multiplier: Set to 2x if the ability card affects multiple targets or hexes.
- Level Mod: Additional cost based on the ability card’s level (L1/X = 0, L9 = 200).
- Previous Enhancements: A 75g penalty for every existing enhancement sticker already on that specific card.
What is Frosthaven Enhancement Calculator?
In the board game Frosthaven, “Enhancing” allows players to permanently upgrade their ability cards using gold earned during scenarios. The costs are calculated based on a specific grid of rules designed to balance high-level and multi-target abilities.
The Frosthaven Enhancement Calculator automates this math, ensuring you don’t overspend or miscalculate during your downtime in the Frosthaven outpost.
How to Calculate Frosthaven Enhancement (Example):
- Choose your enhancement (e.g., Wound – Base 50g).
- Check the card level (e.g., Level 4 – Add 75g).
- Count existing stickers on the card (e.g., 1 sticker – Add 75g).
- Check for multi-target (e.g., Single Target – Multiplier 1x).
- Total: (50 × 1) + 75 + 75 = 200 Gold.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Are enhancements permanent? Yes, once a sticker is placed, it stays on the card for the remainder of the campaign.
Can I enhance a Level 1 card? Yes, Level 1 and Level X cards have a 0g level modifier, making them the cheapest to enhance.
What does the “Previous Enhancement” fee apply to? It applies to stickers on the *same physical card*, regardless of which half (top or bottom) you are currently enhancing.
Does “Multiple Hexes” always double the cost? Generally, if the ability targets multiple enemies or areas, the base cost of most enhancements is doubled.