Root expansions
The Exiles and Partisans Deck vs The Marauder Expansion
Short answer: buy The Exiles and Partisans Deck first. Cheap and easy to add. The reviewer says every Root owner should have it.
Pick The Marauder Expansion first instead if this sounds more like your table: Best pick if you often play with 2 or 3 people. Has factions for new and skilled players.
| Question | The Exiles and Partisans Deck | The Marauder Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Root | #4 for Root |
| What it adds | A new 54-card deck you use instead of the base deck. Cards give new lasting powers. | Two new factions (Lord of the Hundreds, Keepers in Iron), four hirelings and a new setup draft. |
| What it fixes | Replaces some base cards that many players felt were unbalanced. | Makes 2- and 3-player games feel busier and more alive. |
| Type | Mini expansion | Expansion |
| Players | — | 2–6 players |
| Rules load | — | — |
| Best for | — | Fine for any group |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | Under $20 | $40–$60 |
| More | The Exiles and Partisans Deck details | The Marauder Expansion details |