Root expansions
The Exiles and Partisans Deck vs The Homeland Expansion
| Question | The Exiles and Partisans Deck | The Homeland Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Root | #2 for Root |
| What it adds | A new 54-card deck you use instead of the base deck. Cards give new lasting powers. | Three new factions (Lilypad Diaspora, Twilight Council, Knaves of the Deepwood) and two new maps. |
| What it fixes | Replaces some base cards that many players felt were unbalanced. | Makes 5- and 6-player games playable on a bigger map. |
| Type | Mini expansion | Expansion |
| Players | — | 2–6 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | — |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | Under $20 | $60–$100 |
| More | The Exiles and Partisans Deck details | The Homeland Expansion details |