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Build guide

Guardian tank (Daggerheart)

A frontline protector who absorbs damage, controls positioning, and keeps allies safe through sheer resilience.

The starting sheet

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Character identity

Ancestry
Giant
Community
Ridgeborne
Class
Guardian
Concept
A frontline protector who absorbs damage and controls positioning.

Traits

Agility
0
Strength
2
Finesse
0
Instinct
1
Knowledge
-1
Presence
1

Recommended choices

Priorities

  • Position yourself between threats and allies.
  • Build high Armor Score and HP to sustain hits.
  • Choose domain cards that protect and reposition allies.

Play tips

  • When Fear wins, lean into 'standing your ground despite the cost' complications.
  • Use your Stress slots strategically, don't spend them all early.
  • Coordinate with your Bard or Seraph for sustained combat endurance.

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