War of the Ring (Second Edition) expansions
War of the Ring: Kings of Middle-earth vs War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor
| Question | War of the Ring: Kings of Middle-earth | War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Depends on your group | Most groups can skip |
| Buy order | #3 for War of the Ring (Second Edition) | #4 for War of the Ring (Second Edition) |
| What it adds | Figures and rules for the Free Peoples sovereigns Theoden, Denethor, Dain, Brand and Thranduil (starting, awakened and corrupted versions per the Limited Edition description), a Sovereign Corruption board, five corrupted sovereign rings, two special action dice, 13 character cards, 19 event cards, and Dark Chieftains for the Shadow. | Alternate map tiles, character cards and event cards for the War of the Ring base game, as an alternate setup. |
| What it fixes | — | — |
| Type | Expansion | Mini expansion |
| Players | 2–4 players | 2–4 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Best for experienced groups | Best for experienced groups |
| What you need | Needs War of the Ring Second Edition (BGG lists it as expanding the second edition). No requirement for Lords or Warriors stated on the pages read. | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | — |
| More | War of the Ring: Kings of Middle-earth details | War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor details |