Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition is a horror investigation roleplaying game based on H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. Players take on the roles of Investigators—ordinary people who uncover cosmic horrors beyond human comprehension. As you investigate mysteries, your character's Sanity slowly erodes, skills improve through use, and the line between reality and madness blurs.
Character creation in Call of Cthulhu starts with choosing an Occupation—from Antiquarian to Private Investigator, each occupation provides specific skill bonuses and starting equipment. Roll or assign your eight Characteristics: STR, CON, POW, DEX, APP, SIZ (3d6×5 each), INT and EDU (2d6+6×5 each). Calculate derived stats: HP = (CON+SIZ)/10, Sanity = 99-POW, MP = POW.
Percentile skill system: Roll d100, succeed if equal to or below skill rating
8 Characteristics: STR, CON, POW, DEX, APP, SIZ, INT, EDU
Occupation system: Each occupation grants skill bonuses and Credit Rating range
Sanity mechanics: Starts at 99-POW, decreases with Mythos encounters
Skill improvement: Mark skills during play, improve after sessions
Derived stats: HP, Sanity, MP, Build, Damage Bonus calculated from Characteristics
Need to roll dice for your Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition game? Use our free online dice roller with system-accurate mechanics.
You can also create and manage Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition characters online with RPG Stack. Track XP, manage character sheets, and keep your characters organized—all for free.
Create a Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition character →