Supported by mini-series and player guides
Today marks the official release of Daggerheart, the highly anticipated fantasy tabletop roleplaying game distributed by Darrington Press, the publishing arm of infamous actual-play series Critical Role.
It’s designed as a bold new system that encourages narrative freedom supported by innovative mechanics, Daggerheart debuts along side a week long rollout of different content designed to welcome players to the game.
The Daggerheart Core Set is now available through the critical role web store as well as local game store and online book shops like Amazon. Fans can purchase their own copy today and begin exploring the possibilities of Daggerheart.
A new adventure (system) begins
Daggerheart introduces a fresh approach to TTRPGs with its unique use of Duality Dice (2d12), a flexible class system, and a strong emphasis on character growth and narrative stakes. The launch is accompanied by a comprehensive series of tutorial videos, titled “Get Your Sheet Together” (GYST), hosted by Critical Role’s own Matthew Mercer.
Each day this week, a new episode of GYST will be released at 12 PM Pacific (8 PM BST) to help both new and experienced players dive into the mechanics of Daggerheart. Topics include:
- How to Play Daggerheart (May 20)
- Create a Character (May 21)
- Level Up Mechanics (May 22)
- Player Tips & Tricks (May 23)
The series will be available on Beacon.tv and Critical Role’s YouTube channel, offering players an easy on-ramp into the new system.
Critical Role players return: Age of Umbra
Daggerheart’s launch also includes a brand-new actual play series: Age of Umbra. This 8-part series brings together the full critical role cast; Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham and of course game master Matthew Mercer.
The premiere event, a session zero, will air Thursday, May 22 at 7pm Pacific time. Regular episodes will release weekly each Thursdays , ending in July.
All episodes will be streamed on Twitch, YouTube, and Beacon.tv, offering fans multiple platforms to follow the story’s evolution in this new fantasy setting.
Get ready for your next chapter
Daggerheart signals an exciting time for the TTRPG community, as new presence has entered a crowded market, poised to make a splash. We’ll stay up to date with Daggerheart and are excited to share our impressions of the new system. Stay tuned for more in the coming days.
