These cost a little more, generally you get 3 new playable factions for Grand Campaign AND a campaign that can have it's own mechanics and challenges. Some also offer different playstyles (Nomadic Tribes are basically all Cavalry, Black Seas have hybrid rosters so a mix of units, Pirates & Raiders can hire mercenaries a lot cheaper, but their upkeep is also increased, and Greek States use Hoplites a lot.)ĮDIT: Desert Kingdoms adds 4 new factions.

They each have different starting positions in campaign, unique traits and units, some have their own culture. Different people will rate them differently. These each add 3 new factions that you can play. I personally feel that they are all value for money based on the enjoyment I've got out of them, and when they're on sale even better.Īs for the DLCs I'll split them into categories: I have all the DLCs (except Blood & Gore, as it doesn't interest me.) Really they depend on what you're after. Longer answer: Haven't updated this for Desert Kingdoms yet, but you may find it useful. You'll still get to fight against Spartans, Nomads, Black Seas Colonies etc in the Grand Campaign. All the DLC factions and units get patched into everybody's games for the AI to use in the campaign, so you need only buy a DLC if you actually want to play as those factions, play those specific campaigns, or use those units in your army. Short answer: There are no essential DLC for Rome 2.

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