Programmatic landing page
Character builder for Draw Steel
Create characters fast with a guided flow and an online sheet. Links below take you directly to the most relevant guides and tools for Draw Steel.
Quick workflow
- Open the tool and set the system.
- Use the system’s roll loop to keep outcomes consistent.
- Track only the numbers/resources that matter for this scene.
- After the scene: update your sheet so the next session starts clean.
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.
Examples
Keep the tool page open, apply one consistent roll loop, and update the sheet immediately after a scene so the next roll starts from the truth.
If the table argues about a rule, use one reference page, apply it once, then move on. Consistency beats perfection mid-session.
Common mistakes (smallest fix)
- Mistake: opening too many tabs and losing the source of truth. Fix: keep one “primary” page open (sheet or reference) and link out only when needed.
- Mistake: rolling without stakes. Fix: state what success changes and what failure costs before rolling.
Copyable facts
- 2d10 Power Roll with 3 tiers: Tier 1 (≤11), Tier 2 (12–16), Tier 3 (17+)
- 9 classes: Censor, Conduit, Elementalist, Fury, Null, Shadow, Tactician, Talent, Troubadour
- 12 ancestries: Devil, Dragon Knight, Dwarf, Elf, Hakaan, Human, and more
- 5 characteristics: Might, Agility, Reason, Intuition, Presence
- Edge & bane system: Each edge adds +2, each bane subtracts -2
- Kit system: Equipment loadouts that define your combat style
Quick overview
Draw Steel is a heroic tactical RPG by MCDM Productions that uses a 2d10 Power Roll system with tier-based results. Characters are defined by their ancestry, culture, career, class, and kit. The game emphasizes cinematic combat, meaningful character choices, and a world where heroes stand against overwhelming darkness.