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Mage M20 cheat sheets

Fast Mage M20 references designed to be used during play. Keep one open at the table or print it.

Quick overview

How rolls work

Mage (M20) is a dice pool game where your magical capability is expressed through Arete and Spheres. Coincidental vs Vulgar magic changes risk (Paradox).

Full roll resolution sheet →
Combat at a glance

Mage M20 combat: d10 dice pools, difficulty-based rolls, soak, and the ever-present risk of Paradox when magic enters the fight.

Full combat cheat sheet →

All cheat sheets

Combat
Turn order, actions, and reminders.
Roll resolution
A 1-page summary of how to resolve rolls.
Character creation
A checklist you can run during creation.
Advancement
Progression loop summary.
GM checklist
Before-session and during-session reminders.

More links

Rules reference
The full Mage M20 rules reference.
Quickstart
Learn Mage M20 from zero.
System glossary
Look up terms mid-session.

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Character sheets, dice, and rules lookups in one place at the table.