ROOT THE MARAUDER EXPANSION

Root: The Marauder Expansion

Publisher: Leder Games | Players: 2–6 | Age: 10+ | Play Time: 60–120 minutes | Game Type: Asymmetric strategy, area control, expansion

Requires the base game Root to play.

Root: The Marauder Expansion introduces two powerful new asymmetric factions, eight hirelings, and a new setup draft system to the woodland war game. Whether you want to crush your enemies or recover ancient relics, the Marauder Expansion delivers some of Root's most aggressive and thematic gameplay yet.

New Factions

• Lord of the Hundreds — oppress the Woodland and burn it to the ground. You suffer no dissent. A ruthless warlord who rules through fear and dominance.
• Keepers in Iron — lead your exiled order of devout knights into battle to recover ancient relics scattered across the Woodland. For glory!

New Hirelings (8 total)

• Forest Patrol & Feline Physicians — Marquise-aligned hirelings for securing territory and healing
• Last Dynasty & Bluebird Nobles — Eyrie-aligned hirelings for crushing foes and proving legitimacy
• Spring Uprising & Rabbit Scouts — Alliance-aligned hirelings for revolt and freedom
• The Exile & The Bandit — Vagabond-aligned hirelings for stalking and stealing

Setup Draft

A new setup draft system makes faction selection more strategic and balanced, suitable for both casual and competitive play.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the base Root game to play the Marauder Expansion? Yes — this is an expansion and requires a copy of Root.

Is the Marauder Expansion compatible with other Root expansions? Yes — it works alongside Riverfolk, Underworld, Clockwork, and Homeland expansions.

How many players does the Marauder Expansion support? The base game supports 2–4 players; with expansions like Riverfolk, Root can be played with up to 6 players.