Root expansions
The Homeland Expansion vs The Marauder Expansion
Short answer: buy The Homeland Expansion first. The reviewer calls it the best Root expansion and the first faction box to get. Its swamp map makes 5-6 player games work.
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 Homeland Expansion | The Marauder Expansion |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #2 for Root | #4 for Root |
| What it adds | Three new factions (Lilypad Diaspora, Twilight Council, Knaves of the Deepwood) and two new maps. | Two new factions (Lord of the Hundreds, Keepers in Iron), four hirelings and a new setup draft. |
| What it fixes | Makes 5- and 6-player games playable on a bigger map. | Makes 2- and 3-player games feel busier and more alive. |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 2–6 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 | $60–$100 | $40–$60 |
| More | The Homeland Expansion details | The Marauder Expansion details |