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Lords of Waterdeep expansions

Base game: 2–5 players90 minRenegade Game Studios1 expansion checked
  1. #1 overall

    Scoundrels of Skullport

    Worth it

    Owners call it fun, with many more actions, buildings and quests and a nice corruption risk/reward. Hardcore gamers may not be won over. The 2026 reprint has the same content.

    Needs: Just the base game

    Adds: Two modules: Undermountain (bigger quests, resources on the board) and Skullport (Corruption with end-game penalties). Also new Lords, buildings, cards and a sixth faction.

    Fixes: Adds replay variety after many plays of the base game and lets a sixth player join.

    Expansion2–6 playersAdds more rulesFine for any groupPrice: $40–$60
    DetailsBuy:AmazonRenegade Game Studios

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Lords of Waterdeep expansions: quick answers

Which Lords of Waterdeep expansion should I buy first?

Scoundrels of Skullport. On a 2013 r/boardgames thread owners called it pretty fun with many more actions and new buildings and quests; one said the corruption risk/reward is a nice addition, while another warned it will not win over hardcore gamers and mostly keeps the light game fresh longer. The 2026 BGG reprint thread confirms the reprint is the same content.

Is Scoundrels of Skullport worth it?

Our verdict: worth it. It adds: Two modules that can be used separately or together: Undermountain (bigger quests and resources placed on board spaces) and Skullport (a Corruption mechanic with negative end-game points). Adds new Lords, buildings, Intrigue and Quest cards, and a sixth player faction (Gray Hands).

How many Lords of Waterdeep expansions are there?

We checked 1 Lords of Waterdeep expansion and ranked 1 of them in buy order.

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-10-08.