The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game expansions
The Dark of Mirkwood Scenario vs Elves of Lorien Starter Deck
| Question | The Dark of Mirkwood Scenario | Elves of Lorien Starter Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game | #4 for The Lord of the Rings: The Card Game |
| What it adds | An 82-card box with two scenarios for the Revised Core Set. | A themed starter deck of Elf player cards. |
| What it fixes | Adds replay content early, before buying a full campaign box. | Adds Spirit/Lore player cards that were previously available only in out-of-print cycles. |
| Type | Scenario pack | Expansion |
| Players | 1–4 players | 1–4 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Fine for any group |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | $20–$40 |
| More | The Dark of Mirkwood Scenario details | Elves of Lorien Starter Deck details |