Dune: Imperium expansions
Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix vs Dune: Imperium – Immortality
Short answer: buy Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix first. Most BGG thread replies picked it as the one to get first: new leaders and tech tiles open up more varied opening strategies.
Pick Dune: Imperium – Immortality first instead if this sounds more like your table: Good pick if your group wants a stronger deck-building side; some BGG players prefer it over Rise of Ix.
| Question | Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix | Dune: Imperium – Immortality |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Dune: Imperium | #2 for Dune: Imperium |
| What it adds | Tech tiles, dreadnoughts, infiltrate, CHOAM/freighter track, Epic game mode and 6 new leaders. | Bene Tleilax board, research station, grafting of cards. |
| What it fixes | Base game openings can feel samey (spice-for-solari rush); adds new paths to win. | Makes deck-building matter more, with new ways to improve and trim your deck. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | — | — |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | Best for experienced groups | Best for experienced groups |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $40–$60 | $20–$40 |
| More | Dune: Imperium – Rise of Ix details | Dune: Imperium – Immortality details |