Learn to Play and Run Daggerheart

In this opening unit, learners are introduced to Daggerheart and how it plays differently from traditional tabletop RPGs. You’ll explore what you need to play, how characters are structured, and how ancestry, community, and class shape both mechanics and story. By the end of this unit, players and Game Masters alike will understand the core ideas behind Daggerheart and be ready to engage with the rules and fiction confidently.

In this unit, learners dive into the core rules that drive moment-to-moment play in Daggerheart. You’ll learn how actions and rolls work, how characters interact with the world, and how equipment, magic, and advancement shape gameplay. By the end of this unit, players and Game Masters will understand how the rules support story, decision-making, and character growth during play.

In this unit, learners shift focus to the Game Master’s role in Daggerheart. You’ll explore how GMs guide play, build adventures, manage conflict, and use adversaries and environments to create engaging scenes. By the end of this unit, learners will understand how to run Daggerheart confidently without relying on rigid structures or heavy preparation.

In this unit, learners explore the practical tools Game Masters use to guide pacing, manage tension, and prepare for play in Daggerheart. You’ll learn how countdowns shape dramatic moments, how Session Zero sets expectations, and how to confidently run your first session. By the end of this unit, GMs will have concrete tools to keep games focused, flexible, and engaging.

In this final unit, learners focus on long-term play and campaign structure in Daggerheart. You’ll explore how campaigns are framed, how settings come alive through play, and how inciting incidents and story loops keep games moving forward. The unit concludes with practical guidance and final tips to help GMs feel confident running Daggerheart beyond their first sessions.