Mage M20 Advancement cheat sheet
Progression loop summary. At-the-table reference for Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary.
Mage M20 advancement: earn XP from sessions, spend on Attributes, Abilities, Arete, and Spheres.
Advancement loop
- XP awarded after each session (typically 1-5).
- Costs: Attributes (current × 4), Abilities (current × 2, new = 3), Arete (current × 8), Spheres (current × 7).
- Arete advancement requires a Seeking (narrative quest) in addition to XP.
- New Sphere dots may require a teacher or paradigm shift.
Common mistakes
- Arete is expensive AND requires a story Seeking: plan sessions around it.
- Sphere dots above Arete are wasted: raise Arete first.
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