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Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition

Hold the line against the darkness

Hold the line. Track your Conviction, manage your Edges, and hunt the things that go bump in the night. In the Vigil, every night could be your last.

What is Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition?

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.

How Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition works

Character creation in Hunter 5e starts with choosing your Creed, your philosophical approach to the Vigil. Creeds include Entrepreneurial (pragmatic networkers), Faithful (believers in higher purpose), Inquisitive (truth seekers), Martial (disciplined warriors), and Underground (street-smart survivors). Each Creed offers unique Edges and approaches to hunting.

Key game mechanics

5 Creeds: Entrepreneurial, Faithful, Inquisitive, Martial, Underground

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

Hunter: The Reckoning 5th Edition frequently asked questions

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