Problem → workflow → tool

Rolling dice online in Daggerheart

Use a system-accurate roller so results match the game’s mechanics. Use the links below to apply the workflow in Daggerheart and keep it consistent across sessions.

Workflow (do this first)

State the problem in one sentence (what is stuck?).
Pick the fastest consistent mechanic to resolve it (DV/DC/band/difficulty).
Make stakes explicit (success changes what, failure costs what).
Resolve once, then apply a consequence that moves the scene forward.

Roll loop reminder

This system uses a dice pool approach in RPG Stack’s guides: build a pool from your character traits, roll, count successes, and apply consequences.

Example: Treat every roll as a decision: success advances, failure changes the situation.

Copyable facts

2d12 Hope & Fear system: Narrative control shifts based on which die rolls higher
9 classes with 2 subclasses each: Bard, Druid, Guardian, Ranger, Rogue, Seraph, Sorcerer, Warrior, Wizard
19 ancestries: Clank, Daemon, Drakona, Dwarf, Elf, Faerie, and more
6 traits: Agility, Strength, Finesse, Instinct, Knowledge, Presence
Domain card system: Class abilities that grow with your character
Critical success on doubles: Both dice showing the same number

Common mistakes (smallest fix)

Mistake: rolling repeatedly until you get the answer you want. Fix: one roll should change the situation; if you need another attempt, change position/resources first.
Mistake: unclear stakes. Fix: state what success gives and what failure costs before the roll.

Dice mistakes

Fix recurring rule slips.

Roll resolution

Fast lookup while running scenes.

Context (system overview)

Daggerheart is a heroic fantasy tabletop RPG by Darrington Press that uses a unique 2d12 Hope and Fear dice system. Players create heroes defined by their ancestry, community, class, and subclass, then embark on adventures where narrative control shifts between players and the GM based on which die rolls higher.

System guide

Rules + key concepts.

System glossary

Definitions for system terms.