Root: The Squires and Disciples Deck

About this expansion

Root: The Squires and Disciples Deck is a replacement card deck for Root games with 2–4 players, released in 2026. It offers a fresh way to approach the game by swapping in for the deck from the base game.

Inspired by the Marauder and Homeland factions, this deck brings new strategic possibilities to the table. Its cards also introduce abilities that depend on the composition of your hand, rewarding attention to the cards you hold as you plan your turns.

The Squires and Disciples deck is not limited to straightforward tactical changes. It adds a dash of goofs and shenanigans, giving Root players more unusual effects and playful twists to explore while using the replacement deck.

• Swap it in to replace the base-game deck.
• Explore cards inspired by the Marauder and Homeland factions.
• Use abilities that depend on hand composition.
• Change when the game ends or how dominance cards work.

For players who enjoy experimenting with Root’s card play, this deck provides a simple way to change the character of a game without abandoning its familiar foundation. Its hand-focused abilities can encourage new decisions, while its rule-bending options let the deck influence broader aspects of play.

Whether you are looking for new strategies, faction-inspired card ideas, or a little extra mischief, Root: The Squires and Disciples Deck offers another deck to try. Swap it in and discover how its cards reshape your next Root session.