Rules reference

Equipment in Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition

Gear basics and how equipment impacts play. 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.

Key points

Equipment changes what’s possible in the fiction: access, leverage, and risk management. This page focuses on the gear that matters most.

Copyable facts
  • 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
Roll loop reminder

VTM V5 uses d10 dice pools: roll Attribute + Skill, count successes on 6+, and watch for criticals on 10s. Hunger dice add personal-horror volatility (messy criticals and bestial failures).

  • Build your pool (Attribute + Skill).
  • Roll d10s and count successes (6+).
  • Interpret 10s (critical) and Hunger outcomes (messy critical/bestial failure) as story-forward complications.
Example: If Hunger dice contribute to a critical, the success is messy: you win, but the Beast shows.
Examples
Example: Gear as leverage

The best gear changes what’s possible: access, safety, speed, and options. Track what lets you do something you couldn’t do before.

Example: Use equipment to reduce risk

If a roll is dangerous, gear can change position: better tools, better cover, better information.

Common mistakes (smallest fix)
  • Mistake: Tracking too many tiny items. Fix: Track gear that changes options, safety, speed, or access.
  • Mistake: Buying gear without a use case. Fix: Ask: what scene does this gear make easier or safer?
Character creation
Step-by-step checklist.
Cheat sheets
Quick lookup while you play.

Hunter FAQ

What are Creeds in Hunter 5e?
How does Conviction work in Hunter 5e?
What are Edges in Hunter 5e?
What is a cell?
How powerful are Hunters compared to monsters?

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