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Progression & tracking

Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary XP & advancement guide

Track growth over time. This guide covers the basics of advancement in Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary and gives you a simple workflow to keep progression consistent.

Quick workflow

  1. After sessions: record XP gained (and why).
  2. Spend XP intentionally: prioritize the options that matter to your concept.
  3. Keep a history so your table can review progression when needed.

Context: how Mage: The Ascension 20th Anniversary plays

Character creation in Mage M20 starts with choosing your Tradition—your approach to magic. Traditions include Order of Hermes (hermetic magic), Verbena (nature magic), Virtual Adepts (technomancers), Akashic Brotherhood (martial arts), Celestial Chorus (divine magic), Cult of Ecstasy (altered states), Dreamspeakers (shamanism), Euthanatos (death magic), and Sons of Ether (steampunk science).

Character creation
Start from concept to sheet.
Glossary
Look up terms used in progression rules.

Track progression in one place

Save your character, keep notes, and maintain a clean history as your campaign evolves.