Which Spirit Island expansion should you buy next?

Buy order

Start with Branch & Claw.

1. 1

   Number 1: Branch & Claw

   Buy this first

   Adds: Two new Spirits, a new Adversary (France), and Event cards added to the Invader phase. Also new tokens.

   Fixes: Makes the island feel more alive and less predictable.

   Small, cheap first step. Adds events and tokens without overwhelming you.

   Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

   Expansion1–4 playersAdds more rulesPrice: $20–$40

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2. 2

   Number 2: Jagged Earth

   Worth it

   Adds: Ten new Spirits, more Adversaries, and parts for up to 6 players. A very big box.

   Fixes: Lets 5 or 6 people play and adds lots of Spirit variety.

   Best value if you play often. Big and more complex, so many get it second.

   Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

   Expansion1–6 playersAdds more rulesPrice: $60–$100

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3. 3

   Number 3: Feather and Flame

   Worth it

   Adds: Four Spirits, 5 Aspects, 5 Fear cards, 2 Scenarios and 1 Adversary. Collects Promo Packs 1 and 2.

   Fixes: Adds new Spirits without many new rules.

   Can be added any time. Good if you want more Spirits but not more rules.

   Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

   ExpansionAbout the same rules loadPrice: $20–$40

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4. 4

   Number 4: Nature Incarnate

   Depends on your group

   Adds: Eight new Spirits and many new Aspects that change older Spirits.

   Get it last. It needs Jagged Earth and has the hardest Spirits.

   Get Jagged Earth first.

   Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

   Expansion1–6 playersAdds more rulesBest for experienced groupsPrice: $40–$60

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5. 5

   Number 5: Horizons of Spirit Island

   Depends on your group

   Adds: A simpler standalone Spirit Island with five new Spirits that also mix into the full game.

   Fixes: Gives new players easier, more forgiving Spirits.

   Best as a cheaper, gentler way into Spirit Island. If you own the full game, it is mainly five easy Spirits to mix in.

   Plays on its own. Also works with other Spirit Island products.

   Usually a better fit for a different kind of group — still fine if it sounds fun.

   Standalone (mixes in)1–3 playersMakes it lighterPrice: $20–$40

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Rankings are our editorial picks, built from the reviews linked on each expansion page. Last checked 2026-09-27.