Eldritch Horror expansions
Cities in Ruin vs The Dreamlands
| Question | Cities in Ruin | The Dreamlands |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #2 for Eldritch Horror | #4 for Eldritch Horror |
| What it adds | Shudde M'ell as a new Ancient One with Disasters and Devastation that can wreck cities, four new investigators, new monsters and encounters. | A Dreamlands side board, eight investigators, two Ancient Ones (Atlach-Nacha and Hypnos), Adventures, plus new Spells, Conditions, Assets, Mythos cards and encounters for every location. |
| What it fixes | Adds a sense of the world crumbling around you, so the map changes over the game instead of staying static. | Adds a second map to explore and a big jump in investigator and encounter variety. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 1–8 players | 1–8 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | Adds more rules |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Best for experienced groups |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $60–$100 |
| More | Cities in Ruin details | The Dreamlands details |