Hunter: The Reckoning 5e

Hold the Line Against the Darkness

Hold the line. Track your Conviction, manage your Edges, and hunt the things that go bump in the night. In the Vigil, every night could be your last.

What is Hunter: The Reckoning 5e?

Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition is a tabletop RPG where you play as ordinary humans who have been "Imbued" with supernatural awareness, allowing you to see and hunt the monsters that prey on humanity. As part of the Vigil, you track your Conviction, manage your Edges, and work with your cell to protect the innocent.

How Hunter: The Reckoning 5e Works

Character creation in Hunter 5e starts with choosing your Creed—your philosophical approach to the Vigil. Creeds include Zeal (destroy monsters), Visionary (understand monsters), Mercy (save what's human in monsters), and Defender (protect the innocent). Each Creed offers unique Edges and approaches to hunting.

Key Game Mechanics

4 Creeds: Zeal, Visionary, Mercy, Defender

Edge system: Supernatural abilities granted by the Imbuing

Conviction mechanics: Fuels Edges, represents commitment to Vigil

Cell system: Hunters work in groups for safety

Monster hunting focus: Investigate, prepare, hunt

Human vulnerability: Still human, powerful but fragile

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