Daggerheart System Reference Document (SRD)

Arcana is a magic domain focused on innate and instinctual forces, allowing wielders to manipulate raw energy and elements. This domain is specifically available to the following classes:

• Druid
• Sorcerer

The Daggerheart System Reference Document (SRD) is a repository of the mechanical elements of the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying game. It is designed for quick reference during gameplay, ensuring homebrew content conforms to core rules, and providing copy text for publications under the Darrington Press Community Gaming License.

Note: This SRD is a lean version of the system focused on mechanics and is not a replacement for the core rulebook, which contains setting information, artwork, and narrative guidance.

The Midnight domain focuses on shadows, secrecy, and obscurity. Practitioners use it to create enigmas, uncover sequestered treasures, and control shadows through magic or clever tricks.

This domain is available to the following classes:

• Rogue
• Sorcerer

The Blade domain focuses on weapon mastery, representing characters who have dedicated themselves to martial prowess and power over death. This domain is available to the following classes:

• Guardian
• Warrior

Grace is the domain of charisma, focusing on storytelling, charming spells, and manipulation of perception. It provides wielders with magnetism and mastery over language.

This domain is accessible to the following classes:

• Bard
• Rogue

The Sage domain represents the power of the natural world, focusing on earth, creatures, and raw magic. It provides themes of vitality and ferocity.

Available Classes:

• Druid
• Ranger

The Sorcerer is an innate magic user whose abilities are often passed down through families. They focus on cultivating and controlling existing power rather than acquiring new power.

Core Statistics:

• Domains: Arcana and Midnight
• Starting Evasion: 10
• Starting Hit Points: 6
• Class Items: A whispering orb or a family heirloom

Suggested Build:

• Traits: 0, -1, +1, +2, +1, 0
• Primary Weapon: Dualstaff
• Armor: Gambeson Armor

The Beastbound is a Ranger subclass focused on forming a deep bond with an animal ally.

Core Mechanics:

• Spellcast Trait: Agility.
• Companion: You have an animal companion (determined with the GM). You must use a separate Ranger Companion sheet to track their stats. When you level up, you must also choose a level-up option for your companion.
• Combat Synergy: At higher levels (Battle-Bonded), you gain a +2 bonus to Evasion if an adversary attacks you while they are within your companion's Melee range.
• Loyal Friend: Once per long rest, if an attack would mark your companion's last Stress or your last Hit Point, and you are within Close range, you or your companion can take that damage instead.

The Warrior is a combat-focused class utilizing the Blade and Bone domains. They are characterized by high combat proficiency, starting with an Evasion of 11 and 6 Hit Points.

Core Statistics & Equipment:

• Suggested Traits: +2, +1, 0, +1, -1, 0
• Suggested Primary Weapon: Longsword
• Suggested Armor: Chainmail Armor
• Class Items: The drawing of a lover or a sharpening stone

The Divine Usurpation is a Tier 4 Event with a Difficulty of 20. It is designed around the impulses of collecting power, overawing others, and silencing dissent.

Potential Adversaries:

• Arch-Necromancer
• Fallen Shock Troops
• Mortal Hunter
• Oracle of Doom
• Perfected Zombie