Daggerheart class
Seraph
Seraph is a class in Daggerheart: Divine champions who channel radiant energy to heal and smite.
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Key facts
- Primary Trait
- strength
- Domains
- Splendor, Valor
Overview
Seraphs are divine warriors blessed by higher powers, channeling radiant energy to heal the wounded, protect the innocent, and smite the wicked. They are beacons of hope in dark times, their faith and conviction fueling supernatural abilities that can turn the tide of any battle. Seraphs stand at the intersection of martial prowess and divine magic. Seraph characters in Daggerheart draw from the Splendor and Valor domains, combining radiant divine power with protective abilities. Their primary trait is Strength, reflecting the martial might of a divine warrior who heals and smites from the front line.
How it works
Primary Trait: Strength Domains: Splendor, Valor Role: Healer, support, and front-line combatant. Seraphs excel at healing, buffing allies, and dealing radiant damage to enemies while wearing heavy armor. Key Features: Splendor domain cards provide healing, radiant damage, and divine blessings. Valor domain cards grant protective abilities, defensive auras, and shield techniques. This makes Seraphs the most durable healer class. HP and Stress: High HP slots. Seraphs are built to stand on the front line alongside Guardians and Warriors. Evasion: Moderate evasion, compensated by heavy armor, shields, and protective domain abilities.
Tips and playstyle
Character Concepts: Holy knight, temple champion, wandering healer, divine avenger, chosen one, redemption seeker, battlefield medic blessed by the gods. Playstyle: Seraphs are the anchor of any party. Use Splendor cards to heal allies and deal radiant damage to undead or evil creatures. Use Valor cards to protect yourself and nearby allies. Your high Strength makes you a sturdy front-line divine warrior. You generate and spend Hope frequently. Synergies: Strength fuels your front-line combat and lets you wear heavy armor. Presence enhances your social influence and inspiring leadership. Knowledge can enhance your understanding of divine lore. Experiences tied to faith, service, and protection amplify your role.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seraph similar to a Paladin or Cleric?
The Seraph combines elements of both. Like a Paladin, they wear heavy armor and fight on the front line. Like a Cleric, they heal and channel divine power. Daggerheart's domain card system makes the Seraph mechanically unique, blending Splendor and Valor into a distinctive divine warrior.
Can Seraphs be non-religious?
While Seraphs are themed around divine power, the source of that power is flexible. Your blessing could come from a god, an ideal, a cosmic force, or an ancestral spirit. Work with your GM to define what divinity means for your Seraph.
How does Seraph healing compare to Druid healing?
Both are effective healers. Seraphs heal through Splendor domain divine magic and can do so while wearing heavy armor on the front line. Druids heal through Sage domain nature magic with more battlefield control options. Seraphs are sturdier healers, Druids are more versatile.