War of the Ring (Second Edition) expansions
War of the Ring: Lords of Middle-earth vs War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor
| Question | War of the Ring: Lords of Middle-earth | War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Worth it | Most groups can skip |
| Buy order | #1 for War of the Ring (Second Edition) | #4 for War of the Ring (Second Edition) |
| What it adds | Figures and rules for Elrond, Galadriel, Smeagol, Gothmog and the Balrog of Moria, alternate Gandalf, Witch-king and Mouth of Sauron, new Elven Ring Keepers and Lesser Minion action dice, and new Companions for the optional Council of Rivendell rules. Also figures for Aragorn and Gandalf the White. | Alternate map tiles, character cards and event cards for the War of the Ring base game, as an alternate setup. |
| What it fixes | Reddit commenters say it nudges the game's slight Shadow tilt back toward even (a claim another commenter disputes) and adds characters previously only on event cards. | — |
| 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 | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | — |
| More | War of the Ring: Lords of Middle-earth details | War of the Ring: The Fate of Erebor details |