sidebar_label: Basics
These are the basics.
Ability Scores
You begin the game with six values (3, 2, 1, 0, 0, 0) to be assigned to the six ability scores however you desire.
Optionally, you can apply -1 to a score to gain +1 to another score (though you cannot increase the 3 to a 4). You may do this twice if you prefer, applying the -1 to a different stat each time.
Every 4th level (4/8/12/16/20), you gain +1 to two different scores of your choice. You may increase your highest stat with this bonus.
Foundation
You begin the game with three Foundation abilities.
At levels 3, 7, 11, 15, and 19, you gain another one.
Class and Level
When you gain a level (including 1st), you increase your chosen class by one level.
Yes, multiclassing exists.
Pretend I explained it all here.
Rank
Depending on your current level, you also have a "rank":
| Levels | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | 1 |
| 5-8 | 2 |
| 9-12 | 3 |
| 13-16 | 4 |
| 17+ | 5 |
Some abilities hae a required rank to use and/or acquire.
Damage
Any time you encounter the words "light", "medium", or "heavy" in concert with "damage" (e.g. medium fire damage, light slashing damage), it refers to a standard amount of damage based on your rank, proficiency, and ability scores:
| Rank | Light Damage | Medium Damage | Heavy Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1d4 + 0.5x | 1d8 + x | 1d12 + 1.5x |
| 2 | 2d4 + 0.5x | 2d8 + x | 2d12 + 1.5x |
| 3 | 3d4 + 0.5x | 3d8 + x | 3d12 + 1.5x |
| 4 | 4d4 + 0.5x | 4d8 + x | 4d12 + 1.5x |
| 5 | 5d4 + 0.5x | 5d8 + x | 5d12 + 1.5x |
The value "x" refers to a modifier containing:
- the ability score used to inflict the damage
- your proficiency bonus, if proficient in the attack
Skills
When you start the game, you gain 4 Skills of your choice, plus any bonus skills that may be granted by your Class or Foundation abilities.
At level 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, you may choose to:
- Gain proficiency in a new skill
- Gain expertise in a proficient skill
- Gain mastery in an expert skill (level 10+ only)
Level Chart
| Level | Rank | Skills | Foundation | ASIs | What's New? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Everything |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Skill |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Foundation |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | ASI |
| 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Rank |
| 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Skill |
| 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Foundation |
| 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | ASI |
| 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Rank |
| 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | Skill |
| 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | Foundation |
| 12 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | ASI |
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 6 | Rank |
| 14 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | Skill |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 6 | Foundation |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | ASI |
| 17 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | Rank |
| 18 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | Skill |
| 19 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | Foundation |
| 20 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 10 | ASI |
Inspiration
Where could it come from?
- Gods
- Vows / forbidden magic / crossing moral lines
- Equipmentqwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Pick 3
- Tap 1, make your case
- Get your reward
- Pay the price (some sort of meaningful consequence)