Buy Warriors & Druids first. It adds two new classes, two Party Leaders and two Monsters for $12, and it changes the least about how the game is played. Berserkers & Necromancers is second, Banner Quest third, and the holiday pack Here to Sleigh is last.
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Four expansions are on sale at the publisher’s Here to Slay store today. We’ve played the base game a few times. We haven’t played the expansions, so this ranking is built from their rule sheets, card lists and list prices, checked on October 3, 2026.
| Rank | Expansion | Year | What’s in it | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors & Druids | 2020 | 31 cards, 2 Party Leaders, 2 Monsters | $12 |
| 2 | Berserkers & Necromancers | 2022 | 31 cards, 2 Party Leaders, 2 Monsters | $12 |
| 3 | Banner Quest | 2025 | 32 cards, 13 oversized cards, 20 tokens | $15 |
| 4 | Here to Sleigh | 2022 | 20 cards, 22 Gift cards, 4 overlays | $15 |
1. Warriors & Druids Is the One to Buy First
Warriors & Druids is the simplest expansion and the best value. For $12 you get 16 new Heroes, eight Warriors and eight Druids, plus Items, Modifiers, Magic and Challenge cards to shuffle into the main deck.
It adds two Party Leaders:
- The Piercing Howl (Warrior). Each time you roll, +1 for each Item equipped to a Hero in your party.
- The Noble Shaman (Druid). Once per turn, on each player’s turn, choose any player’s roll and subtract 1 from it.
Both new classes bend a base-game rule. Druid Heroes need low rolls, like 7 or less, where every base Hero needs a high one. Some Warriors can carry two Items, where the normal limit is one.
It also changes how you win. With any expansion added, a full party needs seven different classes, up from six.
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2. Berserkers & Necromancers Is More of the Same, With a Twist
Berserkers & Necromancers has the same shape as the first pack: 31 cards, two Party Leaders, two Monsters, $12. It came out in 2022.
- The Raging Manticore (Berserker). Each time you slay a Monster, draw 2 cards.
- The Gnawing Dread (Necromancer). Once per turn, spend 2 action points to search the discard pile for a card and add it to your hand.
Necromancer Heroes have lower roll requirements, but each one makes you pay a cost before the effect happens. Some Berserkers can hold two Items.
The common assumption: you need both class packs for either to work.
What the rules say: each one works alone with the base game. The full-party win is seven classes “with any expansion(s)” added, whether you own one pack or both.
It ranks second only because the first pack is the gentler step. If your group loves the discard pile and comeback plays, buy this one first.
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3. Banner Quest Adds a Third Way to Win
Banner Quest is the newest expansion, listed on the publisher’s store at the end of 2025. It costs $15 and contains 32 standard cards, 13 oversized cards and 20 tokens.
The big change is Banners. According to the publisher’s description, the first player to end their turn with three or more Banners in their party wins, and slaying three Monsters still wins too.
- There are 10 Class Banners, one for each class across the base game and the two class packs. You claim one by being the first to have three cards of that class in your party, counting your leader.
- A Hunter’s Trophy Banner goes to whoever most recently slew a Monster.
- Banners can’t be stolen or destroyed, but another player can seize one.
Worth knowing: Banner Quest has Banners for all ten classes, so it’s built to be played with both class packs. Buy it third, after Warriors & Druids and Berserkers & Necromancers.
We couldn’t find a published rulebook for Banner Quest online, so we can’t confirm how it interacts with the full-party win. ComicsBeat has a hands-on Banner Quest review if you want an account from someone who has played it.
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4. Here to Sleigh Is a Holiday Novelty
Here to Sleigh is a seasonal pack, and it replaces how you win. In place of Monsters and full parties, the first player with three Good Gifts in their Stockpile wins.
The rule sheet lists 20 standard cards, 22 Gift cards, 4 Holiday Overlay cards that sit on top of a Party Leader, and checklist cards with clips. It’s $15.
Two things hold it back. It changes the goal of the game, so it’s a variant more than an add-on. And BoardGameGeek lists it for 2 to 4 players, which matches the four overlays in the box.
Buy it as a December gift for someone who already owns the game. Otherwise the two class packs add more.
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The Expansions You Can’t Buy at Retail
Some Here to Slay expansions were Kickstarter exclusives and aren’t on the publisher’s store.
- Monster Expansion. 13 extra Monster cards, exclusive to the 2020 Kickstarter.
- Dragon Sorcerer Expansion. A Sorcerer class with its own Party Leader and Monster, also Kickstarter-exclusive.
- Kickstarter Exclusive Edition extras. Dual-class Party Leaders and a handful of extra Heroes and cards.
BoardGameGeek also lists an upcoming pack called Sorcerers & Squires, which the publisher describes as reissuing the Sorcerers with new art and adding a Squire class. It wasn’t on the store when we checked.
Here to Slay: Dungeons is not an expansion. It’s a separate cooperative game based on Here to Slay, crowdfunded on Gamefound in spring 2026.
Which Should You Buy?
- One expansion: Warriors & Druids.
- Two: add Berserkers & Necromancers.
- All in: Banner Quest, once you have both class packs.
- A holiday gift: Here to Sleigh.
The publisher also sells a bundle of the base game with the two class packs and Banner Quest.
If you’re not sure the base game is right for your table yet, read our Here to Slay review first. The new Party Leaders are compared with the originals in our best party leader guide, and the rules guide explains the full-party win.
Choosing between this and the same publisher’s other big card game? See Here to Slay vs Unstable Unicorns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Here to Slay expansions are there?
Four are sold by the publisher today: Warriors & Druids, Berserkers & Necromancers, Banner Quest and Here to Sleigh. Two more, the Monster Expansion and the Dragon Sorcerer Expansion, were Kickstarter exclusives.
What is the best Here to Slay expansion?
Warriors & Druids. It adds two classes, two Party Leaders and two Monsters for $12, and it’s the easiest to add to the base game.
Can you play Here to Slay with both class expansions at once?
Yes. Each pack shuffles into the main deck. With any expansion added, the full-party win needs seven different classes, including your Party Leader.
Do the expansions add more players?
No. BoardGameGeek lists Warriors & Druids for the same 2 to 6 players as the base game, and Here to Sleigh for 2 to 4.
What does Banner Quest add to Here to Slay?
Banners. The first player to end a turn with three or more Banners in their party wins. There are ten Class Banners and one Hunter’s Trophy Banner, and slaying three Monsters still wins.
Is Here to Slay Dungeons an expansion?
No. Here to Slay: Dungeons is a standalone cooperative game based on Here to Slay. It was crowdfunded on Gamefound in 2026 and doesn’t need the card game.
Is Here to Sleigh worth it?
Only as a seasonal extra. It replaces the normal win conditions with collecting three Good Gifts, so it plays like a holiday variant. The two class packs add more to the regular game.