Root expansions
The Exiles and Partisans Deck vs The Squires and Disciples Deck
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 Squires and Disciples Deck first instead if this sounds more like your table: A cheap swap-in deck that works with just the base game. Players are split on whether it beats Exiles and Partisans, so most should get that one first.
| Question | The Exiles and Partisans Deck | The Squires and Disciples Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Root | #3 for Root |
| What it adds | A new 54-card deck you use instead of the base deck. Cards give new lasting powers. | Another swap-in deck with cards inspired by the Marauder and Homeland factions. |
| What it fixes | Replaces some base cards that many players felt were unbalanced. | — |
| Type | Mini expansion | Mini expansion |
| Players | — | 2–4 players |
| Rules load | — | Adds more rules |
| Best for | — | Best for experienced groups |
| You need first | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | Under $20 | Under $20 |
| More | The Exiles and Partisans Deck details | The Squires and Disciples Deck details |