Rules reference

Skills in Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition

Skills overview and how checks typically work. 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

Skills describe trained competence. Use this page to quickly understand what the skill list covers and how to pick priorities.

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
What’s in this system
Skills
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Examples
Example: When to roll

Roll when the outcome is uncertain and matters. If it’s routine and no one at the table cares about failure, just succeed and move on.

Example: Make stakes explicit

Before rolling, say what success gives you and what failure costs (time, exposure, resources, harm).

Common mistakes (smallest fix)
  • Mistake: Rolling without stakes. Fix: Say what success changes and what failure costs before rolling.
  • Mistake: Treating failure as ‘nothing happens’. Fix: Fail forward: you still learn something, but pay a cost (time, exposure, resources, harm).

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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