Best HeroQuest Expansions Ranked (2026) — Which to Buy First
All 11 official HeroQuest expansions ranked using our own published review scores — so you know exactly which one to add next.
Our highest-rated HeroQuest expansion is Rise of the Dread Moon (9.1/10) — it adds the most new systems of any quest pack, including alchemy, mercenaries, and a new hero. For a first expansion, Kellar's Keep (9.0/10) is the safest pick since it matches the base game's difficulty exactly. This ranking uses the same scores from our individual expansion reviews — nothing here is re-scored.
We've reviewed all 11 official HeroQuest expansions individually, and each one has its own rating on our site. This guide pulls those scores together into a single ranked list, so you don't have to click through every review to figure out which expansion is actually worth buying next.
For the full rundown of what each expansion contains, see our complete HeroQuest expansions guide. This page focuses purely on the ranking — best to skip-it-for-now.
Every score below comes directly from our individual expansion reviews — this ranking doesn't introduce new numbers, it just puts the existing ones side by side so you can compare at a glance.
Best HeroQuest Expansions, Ranked by Score
Here's every official HeroQuest expansion in order, based on our published review ratings.
Which HeroQuest Expansion Should You Buy First?
👶 New to HeroQuest?
Start with Kellar's Keep (9.0/10). It matches the base game's difficulty exactly and keeps the story moving without overwhelming a fresh group.
🧙 Ready for the Best We've Reviewed?
Go straight for Rise of the Dread Moon (9.1/10) — our highest-rated expansion, though it's built for groups who've already played a few others first.
Not sure the base game is even for you yet? Our Gloomhaven vs. HeroQuest comparison breaks down how HeroQuest stacks up against the genre's other big dungeon crawler.
Do You Need Every Expansion?
No — every HeroQuest expansion is fully self-contained. You can buy one, play through its 10 quests, and stop there. Budget-conscious players should prioritize the top four on this list; collectors chasing everything can see the full expansion list here for what's still left to pick up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rise of the Dread Moon is our highest-rated HeroQuest expansion at 9.1/10, thanks to its alchemy system, mercenaries, and new playable hero.
Kellar's Keep (9.0/10) is the best starting point for new groups, since it matches the base game's difficulty level exactly.
If you're new to HeroQuest, get Kellar's Keep. If your group already has a few expansions under its belt and wants our top-rated pick, get Rise of the Dread Moon.
Yes — every expansion we've reviewed scores 8.4/10 or higher. The ranking above reflects small differences in how much each one adds, not weak expansions to avoid.
⚔️ Bottom Line
Rise of the Dread Moon is our top-rated HeroQuest expansion, but Kellar's Keep remains the smartest first purchase for any new group. Every expansion on this list scored well in our individual reviews — this ranking just tells you the order we'd recommend buying them in.
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