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Progression & tracking

Draw Steel XP & advancement guide

Track growth over time. This guide covers the basics of advancement in Draw Steel and gives you a simple workflow to keep progression consistent.

Quick workflow

  1. After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
  2. Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
  3. Keep a history so your table can review progression when needed.

Context: how Draw Steel plays

Character creation in Draw Steel starts with choosing your ancestry (e.g., Devil, Dragon Knight, Dwarf, Elf, Hakaan, Human, Memonek, Orc, Polder, Revenant, Time Raider, Wode Elf) and culture, which includes your environment, organization, and upbringing. Your career represents what you did before becoming a hero.

Character creation
Start from concept to sheet.
Glossary
Look up terms used in progression rules.

Track progression in one place

Save your character, keep notes, and maintain a clean history as your campaign evolves.