Quick answer

If you regularly play Sorcerer with three or more players, the Extra Dice pack saves time and reduces passing. For two-player games or casual sessions, the base game dice are sufficient.

What the base game gives you

The Sorcerer base game includes a set of custom dice with pentagrams, double skulls, and single skulls. These cover combat and energy rolls for one or two players. When you add a third or fourth player, everyone shares the same pool, which means waiting for dice to be passed around.

What the Extra Dice pack adds

The Sorcerer Extra Dice (Regular) pack includes one D8 energy die and seven combat dice with the same custom symbols. That brings the total to two energy dice and 14 combat dice. With two sets, two players can roll simultaneously, and larger groups can keep a dedicated set at each seat.

Trade-offs to consider

  • Cost vs. convenience: The Extra Dice pack costs $5.03 (down from $6.99). For the price of a coffee, you eliminate dice-passing delays in larger games. If you only play two-player, the base set works fine and you save the money. Buy for convenience in groups of 3+; skip for strict two-player sessions.
  • Dice quantity vs. table space: With 14 combat dice and 2 energy dice, two players can roll simultaneously. However, more dice mean more table clutter. If your play area is tight, the base set may be easier to manage. Extra dice speed up play but require a bit more room.
  • Compatibility with character packs: Character packs like the Sorcerer Seth Character Pack do not include dice. If you plan to use multiple character decks in one game, extra dice become more useful because each player may need their own rolls. Extra dice complement expansions without adding rules complexity.

Product facts at a glance

  • Sorcerer Extra Dice (Regular): Extra dice help to speed up multiplayer games. Includes a D8 and 7 Combat Dice with custom symbols: pentagrams, double skulls, and single skulls. 7x 16mm Sorcerer battle dice and 1x 20mm 8-sided energy die. This product requires the Sorcerer Base Game. If you often play with three or four players, this pack cuts downtime by letting multiple people roll at once.
  • Sorcerer Seth Character Pack: This exclusive expansion requires the Sorcerer base game. Play as Seth and forge the sins of your enemies into bullets! You’ll play sin cards, gaining effects and free actions, then attach those sins to your character skill card. Unleash those sins to deal collateral damage to the battlefield. The Seth Character Pack adds a new play style that changes how you use dice, but it does not include extra dice—you still need the base set or the Extra Dice pack for smooth multiplayer.

Which should you choose?

Best for

  • Groups of 3–4 players who want faster turns
  • Players who own multiple character packs and want dedicated dice per seat

Not for

  • Two-player games where dice passing is not a bottleneck
  • Players on a tight budget who rarely play with more than two