Rejoice, Critters! The Critical Role: The Armory of Heroes is here to be a glorious addition to your bookcase and a life-saving resource for cosplayers. Critical Role has shared their stories across various media formats in recent years. From comic books to novels, the stories of Exandria and its cherished heroes are plentiful. With Tusk Love and Der Katzenprinz and Other Zemnian Tales now available, Critters can have a piece of the world’s literature from the Critical Role campaigns. However, Critical Role: The Armory of Heroes brings the magic of Exandria to a natural 20.
Within this hardcover lies the cast of characters from Vox Machina (including Taryon Darrington and Trinket), the Mighty Nein, and The Ring of Brass of the EXU Calamity in full, gorgeous illustration by Ana Fedina. This book is a collection of beloved weapons, armor, and artifacts across the three campaigns of Critical Role throughout the years.
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“From Mythcarver to Dwueth’var, this compendium is filled with exquisite, detailed art of these iconic relics, as well as their lore and history, unveiling these favorite heroic armaments like they’ve never been seen before.”
Critical Role: The Armory of Heroes showcases every member of these cherished campaigns in striking detail. The attention to detail and care for these characters shines throughout the pages, down to the last rune on Vax’s Deathwalker’s Ward. Illustrations show front, side, and back profiles from head to toe, with notable weapons, armor, and accessories equipped throughout the campaign, as well as their histories.
Scattered throughout the pages are more pieces of Exandria’s lore in the form of first-hand statements, poetry, and descriptions of artifacts. From skimming through this volume, I gleaned that Vox Machina was seen as glorious heroes who have saved the world, while the Mighty Nein aren’t given a clear label in their chaotic adventures.
“Look at me! Purple skin, red eyes, curling horns, I’m covered in tattoos and marks and scars that I couldn’t tell you where the f***ing f**** they came from because I don’t even know where I came from! People are going to look anyway, because people are awful and curious little birds. Might as well give them something to look at, if that’s going to be how it is.’ And then they said I was paing and stormed out. – an excerpt from Tallulah Fontaine, interviewing Gustav Fletching, tracked down in Rexxentrum. (pg 115)
There is truly something for every Critter within these pages. Whether you are a seasoned Critter or a fan of great high fantasy with no prior knowledge of Critical Role, Exandria, or the characters, this volume can still inspire you. Over 200 pages of illustrated goodness, this collectible book can also make a great gift.
After announcing that a fourth campaign will launch on October 2nd, there is still time to freshen up on Exandria and its heroes. Also, be sure to check out our review of Der Katzenprinz and Other Zemnian Tales before you dive into your Critical Role cosplay!
Critical Role: The Armory of Heroes is available at Insight Editions. Der Katzenprinz and Other Zemnian Tales is now available here.
Thank you, Insight Editions, for providing a physical copy!
Book Details:
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 7/29/2025
ISBN: 9798886635539
Pages: 216
Trim Size: 7.75 x 10
About the Author of Critical Role: The Armory of Heroes
Martin Cahill, Author: Martin Cahill is an Ignyte Award-nominated writer living in Hell’s Kitchen, NY, and works as the Marketing and Publicity Manager for Erewhon Books. He’s a graduate of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop of 2014 and a member of the NYC-based writing group, Altered Fluid. His fiction can be found in numerous literary magazines, including Tor.com, Clarkesworld, Lightspeed Magazine, and more. His short story, “Godmeat,” appeared in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 anthology. He was also one of the writers on Batman: The Blind Cut from Realm Media. His non-fiction and game design can be found at Catapult, Ghostfire Gaming, Tor.com, and others. You can find him online at @mcflycahill90.
Ana Fedina, Illustrator: Ana Fedina, also known as Anafi, is a concept artist working primarily in the video game industry. She began her journey studying academic arts and design, then later moved on to freelancing and working in-house for various video game projects. With her experience designing characters for games, Ana has decided to dip her toes into the world of tabletop in recent years. Combining her love for various cultures, fashions, and character stories, she is ready to take up any design challenge, be it the regal heroes of old or gothic villains. In her free time, she likes to play with her cats, participate in D&D games, and draw suspiciously way too many elves.
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