Scenario A — Opening on a group (turn 1)
Scenario B — Focusing a boss (turn with Focus available)
Scenario C — Defensive turn (ally under heavy pressure)
(Note: Exact numeric values vary by character sheet in-game.) frosthaven prism guide
Before we talk about cards, you need to understand the Prism’s unique identity. The Prism does not have a "role." It assumes one.
The Prism utilizes four Modes (represented by four different miniatures or a swappable dial, depending on your table’s organization). Your hand of cards is static, but your Mode determines your stats, your movement, and your innate bonus.
Critical Rule: You switch Modes by playing cards that feature the "Realign" keyword. Most of your powerful "Loss" actions also force a Mode change. Scenario A — Opening on a group (turn 1)
The secret to the Prism is anticipation. You must know what the next two rounds look like. You cannot play the Prism reactively. You must predict the monster ability cards before you flip them.
Here are some common Prisms in Frosthaven and their effects:
Furthermore, the Prism interacts with Glimmer tokens. You generate these by hitting specific elemental thresholds or using specific top actions. Glimmers sit on enemy hexes or empty hexes. When you "Trigger" a Glimmer, you usually perform a free attack, heal, or push. Scenario B — Focusing a boss (turn with Focus available)
Pro Tip: Think of Glimmers as landmines you are legally allowed to place. A Level 5 Prism can lay three Glimmers in a hallway and then use a single Move action to detonate all of them.
Goal: Keep Orbital Cannon alive and buff its damage. Key Cards: Targeting Optics (L1), Overclock (L3), Photon Beam (L7). Playstyle: You sit in the back. Use Mode Switch to summon the Cannon. Use Overclock's bottom to give it +2 Attack. Use your own top actions to shoot. If an enemy approaches, Mode Switch to Hard Light Conduit, kill it in melee, then switch back. Pros: Safest build. Highest single-target damage. Cons: Boring. You ignore half your kit.
Prisms can be acquired through various means, including:
The Prism (H.I.V.E.) in Frosthaven is a high-complexity class utilizing a unique Mode and Summon mechanic to switch between tank, ranged, and support roles by inhabiting active summons. Key strategies involve managing summons through "soft losses" like Reassemble, utilizing specific build paths for ranged damage or melee tanking, and focusing on perks that enhance summon mobility and longevity. For a complete guide, visit