Daggerheart Corebook
Daggerheart Corebook from Darrington Press is a complete heroic fantasy tabletop roleplaying game designed for narrative-driven, collaborative play.
- Game system
- Daggerheart
- Product type
- All-in-One Rulebooks
- Language
- English
Product overview
Built around a core resolution mechanic utilizing two twelve-sided dice—a Hope die and a Fear die—the system dynamically fuels character abilities while providing the Game Master with narrative resources to heighten tension. The rulebook provides 9 domains, 9 classes, 18 ancestries, 9 communities, 189 abilities, 279 printable cards, over 130 adversaries, 19 environments, and 6 complete campaign frames.
Hope and Fear Narrative Dice System
Daggerheart controls action resolution through paired 12-sided dice representing Hope and Fear. When the Hope die rolls higher, players generate Hope resources to power heroic capabilities; when Fear triumphs, the GM gains Fear tokens to trigger narrative complications and dangerous adversary abilities, ensuring every roll impacts dramatic momentum.
Card-Driven Progression and Campaign Frames
Character progression is managed through Ancestry, Community, Subclass, and Domain cards that make abilities readily accessible at the table. The 386+ page PDF includes 279 illustrated printable cards, comprehensive weapons and armor tables, a bestiary of 130+ adversaries across 19 environments, and 6 customizable campaign frames.
Questions & answers
What dice are used to play Daggerheart?
Daggerheart uses two 12-sided dice (one designated as the Hope die and one as the Fear die) along with standard polyhedral dice for damage and effects.
Where can the official Daggerheart Corebook PDF and bundles be found?
GMCraft provides product overviews, while digital PDF downloads and related bundle options are sold directly on DriveThruRPG.