Quick answer
Choose River of Souls if you want a stand-alone expansion with Egyptian and Babylonian pantheons; pick Court of the Emperor if you prefer a smaller, budget-friendly set focused on Chinese mythology.
Pantheon focus and card variety
River of Souls introduces gods, warriors, and disciples from Egyptian and Babylonian myths, offering a broad mythological spread. Court of the Emperor narrows its scope to Chinese mythology, which may appeal if you prefer a cohesive theme.
Stand-alone vs expansion
River of Souls is a stand-alone expansion, meaning you can play it without the base Kamigami game. Court of the Emperor is an expansion that requires the base game or another stand-alone set. This difference matters if you're new to the system.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Scope of content: River of Souls covers two pantheons (Egyptian and Babylonian) with a larger card pool; Court of the Emperor covers one pantheon (Chinese) with fewer cards.
- Price and value: River of Souls costs USD 27.17 (down from USD 39.95), while Court of the Emperor is USD 14.96 (down from USD 19.95). The larger set costs more but offers more content per dollar.
- Stand-alone capability: River of Souls works as a stand-alone expansion; Court of the Emperor requires the base game or another stand-alone set to play. If you don't own the base game, River of Souls is the only choice.
Product facts
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Kamigami Battles: River of Souls: River of Souls includes brand new artwork featuring Gods, Warriors and Disciples from the Egyptian and Babylonian pantheons and myths. You get two distinct mythological themes in one box, giving your deck more visual and strategic variety.
Kamigami Battles: River of Souls
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Kamigami Battles: Court of the Emperor: Court of the Emperor features gods and warriors from Chinese mythology, with 6 Gods, 9 new Warrior Types, 1 new Disciple type and 1 new temple. This expansion adds a focused Chinese mythological theme with a modest number of new cards, making it a targeted addition.
Kamigami Battles: Court of the Emperor
Which expansion fits you?
Best for
- Players who want a stand-alone experience with two mythological themes
- Budget-conscious buyers who prefer a focused, lower-cost expansion
Not for
- Players who already own a stand-alone set and want a small, thematic addition (choose Court of the Emperor instead)
- Anyone seeking the broadest card variety (River of Souls offers more)