Progression & tracking
Daggerheart XP & advancement guide
Track growth over time. This guide covers the basics of advancement in Daggerheart and gives you a simple workflow to keep progression consistent.
Quick workflow
- After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
- Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
- Keep a history so your table can review progression when needed.
Context: how Daggerheart plays
Character creation in Daggerheart starts with choosing your ancestry (e.g., Clank, Daemon, Drakona, Dwarf, Elf, Faerie, Faun, Firbolg, Fungril, Galapa, Giant, Halfling, Human, Inferis, Katari, Orc, Ribbet, Simiah, Wanderborne) and community (e.g., Highborne, Loreborne, Orderborne, Ridgeborne, Seaborne, Shadowborne, Slyborne, Wanderborne). These provide background bonuses and roleplay hooks.