Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

The award-winning series Disciples introduced a milestone in the game's very successful history; the introduction of a new race: The Elves. The Elven Race added a new dimension to the game and added countless hours of gameplay. Now that series has expanded further with Disciples II: Rise Of The Elves.

Disciples II: Rise of the Elves is a strategy, turn-based strategy and classic game developed by Strategy First and published by .
Released on July 06th 2006 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 1,269 reviews of which 1,104 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.17€ on Steam and has a 80% discount.

The Steam community has classified Disciples II: Rise of the Elves into these genres:

Strategy Turn-Based Strategy Classic Fantasy Turn-Based Dark Fantasy Atmospheric Dwarf RPG Great Soundtrack Nostalgia Old School

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

Minimum Configuration: Windows XP, Pentium II 233 Mhz, 32 Mb RAM, 1200 MB hard disk space, DirectX 7.1, 16-bit sound card, Video Card with 8 MB RAM

Recommended Configuration: Windows XP, Pentium II 300 Mhz, 64 MB RAM, 1400 MB hard disk space, DirectX 7.1, 16-bit sound card, Video Card with 16 MB RAM

Reviews

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

Oct. 2024

One of the greatest turn-based strategy games featuring turn-based battles, and probably the best installment of the Disciples series, an upgrade of Gallean's Return, and a sequel of one of my fave childhood games. Nonetheless, the worst facet of it (just like the rest of series) is random number goddess's whims. Battles sometimes rely far too much on mere chance. Other than that, great. 10/10.

Sept. 2024

Amazing classic. Played this game when it was new, and have picked it up many times again over the years. Love the progressive troop/hero leveling & TBS aspects of this game. Would recommend to anyone!

May 2024

WARNING Some players may encounter difficulties with running the game nowadays but it's not a big issue. Just refer to the discussions tab and you'll find any solution you need. Basically it's a 3 minutes problem at best. I strongly recommend you to use "Disciples I & II OpenGL Wrapper" because it solves the most technical problems. REVIEW If it was a modern game then it would be a DLC for sure. The Rise of the Elves (ROTE) not only adds a new race but several updates of graphics, arts and mechanics which makes saves from The Disciples II: Gallean's Return (GR) unable to work so I recommend you to play everything but Elvens' campaign in the GR (my review of GR: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198075304418/recommended/1640/). Anyway the game is great, redesigns are fresh and likeable. I beat it on the highest difficulty but the beginning was a slightly more boring than other races' because Elves are really weak in my opinion so I spent a lot of time to develop my main character. Not many evolution options for melee units which seems unbalanced because range ones are thin even in the late game. However Centaur Lancer has solid initial stats with XP ceiling of 145 so you can simply lock him and get a very tanky first line really fast. That's exactly what I did, tried upgraded ones in first 2 missions and realized it's not worth at all. Healer units are worse than Empire ones in terms of HP and healing potential but have Elemental ward buff which is maybe great in PvP but almost useless in the campaign. Spell book has a lot of debuffs and very few buffs which makes Elves look like Hordes or Legions. This is weird and feels unsuitable lore-wise. Moreover, these rare buffs are laughable comparing to Empire's or Clans'. There are more observations but I think you get my point that some balance update would be great but seems impossible nowadays. ROTE has much deeper story development with captivating details. It tries to put together previous plots and I can say it's quite a success. Thus it's important to play The Elven Alliance last. You can find a recommended order in my GR review through the link above. By the way, the whole Nevendaar's history is told by Ewollin the Storyteller in the final mission. If you find him he will tell you a story every day 6 days in a row. Be warned that if you forget to trigger him in one of the days you will lose a story. The Rise of the Elves is an integral part of whole Disciples II game thus considering it separately is stupid. The game is a masterpiece, just download and play it right now. No reasons to postpone getting your 10/10 experience.

Dec. 2023

thumbs down simply because i cant make my own map like ive used too those old times. i bought this game with that in mind, scenedit doesnt work. would give 5 out of 10. edit: finally found a workaround. go to library, then on the left side menu, check that tool on checkbox. scroll down on the list till you see the ROTE of disciples 2 and install it. so with this solved, im upvoting it now.

Dec. 2023

"Disciples II" holds a special place in the heart of any strategy gaming enthusiast, encapsulating an era when turn-based fantasy games were at their zenith. Released in the early 2000s, this title effortlessly weaves nostalgia into the fabric of its rich, immersive world. The hand-drawn artwork, reminiscent of a bygone era, remains a testament to the game's visual charm. The strategic depth, diverse factions, and engaging storyline create a tapestry of memories for those who spent countless hours building armies, exploring mystical lands, and engaging in epic battles. The haunting soundtrack, composed with an enchanting medieval flair, resonates with the echoes of a time when gaming was a journey into uncharted territories. "Disciples II" is not just a game; it's a portal to the past, a reminder of the joy and wonder that gaming in its golden age brought to our screens. Nostalgia washes over those who revisit this classic, reaffirming its status as a timeless gem in the strategy gaming pantheon.

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