Test of Honour Dice Set vs Clan Forces Cards: What to Add
By Sarissa Precision Ltd – Sarissa Precision Limited | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Buying Guides
Decide between extra Test of Honour dice and the Clan Forces card set with clear rules based on player count, faction choice, and how often you reach across the table.
Quick answer
Buy the Test of Honour Dice Set first if you regularly play multiplayer games or hate reaching across the table for shared dice. Choose the Clan Forces Card Set first if you are expanding your existing collection and want updated rules for five classic clans.
Why these two expansions solve different problems
The Dice Set is a convenience purchase: it adds eight dice identical to those in the core gaming set, so you can keep a personal pool in front of you. The Clan Forces Card Set is a content purchase: it converts cards from five 1st Edition expansion sets into the new style, giving you 100 updated cards for Mounted Samurai, Daimyo’s Retinue, Onna Bugeisha, Ronin, and Ninjas. One improves table flow; the other changes what your warband can field.
That difference matters because the two products do not compete for the same slot in your budget. If you already own the core set and play at a friend’s house, extra dice may be the only thing missing. If you own 1st Edition expansions and want current rules, the card set does more for your games than another handful of dice.
When the Dice Set is the smarter first add-on
The catalog notes that the Dice Set contains eight dice identical to those in the Test of Honour gaming set. That means no rules learning curve and no compatibility check. The practical benefit shows up in games with three or more players, where one shared dice pool slows every turn. It also helps if you play on a large table and want to avoid walking around the board.
The trade-off is honest: extra dice do not expand your faction options or update any rules. If you are still using 1st Edition cards and want the revised stats, the Dice Set will not help.
When the Clan Forces Card Set earns its place first
The Clan Forces Card Set contains 100 cards covering Mounted Samurai, Daimyo’s Retinue, Onna Bugeisha, Ronin, and Ninjas. The catalog states that some cards are unchanged, but various rules and stats have been tweaked. If you already own any of those 1st Edition expansion sets, this is the most direct way to bring them into the current card style.
The limitation is that the set only covers Clan Forces; the Enemy Forces cards are sold separately. Do not buy this expecting a complete 2nd Edition card library. Check which of the five clan forces you actually use before adding it.
Decision rules for your next Test of Honour purchase
- If you regularly play with three or more players: Choose the Dice Set first. Eight extra dice reduce turn delays caused by sharing one pool across the table. Count your usual player number before buying; multiplayer groups get more immediate value from dice.
- If you already own any 1st Edition clan expansion: Choose the Clan Forces Card Set first. It updates cards for five clan forces, including Mounted Samurai and Onna Bugeisha, to the new style and revised rules. Check the five clan forces listed on the pack against your existing collection.
- If you own neither and play two-player games at home: Start with the Clan Forces Card Set only if you plan to field one of its five clan forces soon. Otherwise, the Dice Set is the lower-risk add-on because it works with any force. Match the purchase to the force you actually plan to play, not to the size of the discount.
- If you want both eventually: Buy the Dice Set when table logistics annoy you during play; buy the Clan Forces Card Set when you are ready to build or update a specific clan force. There is no required order. Let your next game reveal which problem is more urgent.
Product facts at a glance
- Test of Honour - Clan Forces Card Set: Contains 100 cards covering five clan forces: Mounted Samurai, Daimyo’s Retinue, Onna Bugeisha, Ronin, and Ninjas. If you already own any of those 1st Edition expansion sets, this set updates their cards in one purchase.
Test of Honour - Clan Forces Card Set - Test of Honour - Dice Set: Contains eight dice identical to those in the Test of Honour gaming set. You can add a second dice pool without changing how the game plays or checking for compatibility.
Test of Honour - Dice Set
Who should choose which
Best for
- Players who already own Test of Honour and want faster turns with less reaching
- Groups that regularly play with three or more players
- Collectors updating 1st Edition clan expansion cards to the current style
Not for
- Players who have not yet bought the core Test of Honour set, since both products require it
- Anyone expecting the Clan Forces Card Set to include Enemy Forces cards
- Shoppers looking for a complete 2nd Edition card library in one purchase
