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Character builder for Draw Steel

Create characters fast with a guided flow and an online sheet. Links below take you directly to the most relevant guides and tools for Draw Steel.

Quick workflow

  1. Open the tool and set the system.
  2. Use the system’s roll loop to keep outcomes consistent.
  3. Track only the numbers/resources that matter for this scene.
  4. After the scene: update your sheet so the next session starts clean.
Roll loop reminder

Draw Steel resolves actions with power rolls: 2d10 plus a characteristic, read against outcome tiers rather than pass/fail, tier 1 (11 or less), tier 2 (12-16), and tier 3 (17+). Even low tiers usually do something; higher tiers do it better.

Example: 2d10 + Might 2 totalling 15 lands tier 2: the attack hits with its middle effect line.

Examples

Example: use it during a session

Keep the tool page open, apply one consistent roll loop, and update the sheet immediately after a scene so the next roll starts from the truth.

Example: solve a disagreement fast

If the table argues about a rule, use one reference page, apply it once, then move on. Consistency beats perfection mid-session.

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: opening too many tabs and losing the source of truth. Fix: keep one “primary” page open (sheet or reference) and link out only when needed.
  • Mistake: rolling without stakes. Fix: state what success changes and what failure costs before rolling.

Key facts

  • 2d10 Power Roll with 3 tiers: Tier 1 (≤11), Tier 2 (12-16), Tier 3 (17+)
  • 9 classes: Censor, Conduit, Elementalist, Fury, Null, Shadow, Tactician, Talent, Troubadour
  • 12 ancestries: Devil, Dragon Knight, Dwarf, Hakaan, High Elf, Human, Wode Elf, and more
  • 5 characteristics: Might, Agility, Reason, Intuition, Presence
  • Edge & bane system: one edge is +2, one bane is -2; a double edge or bane shifts the tier instead of stacking further
  • Kit system: Equipment loadouts that define your combat style

Quick overview

Draw Steel is a heroic tactical RPG by MCDM Productions that uses a 2d10 Power Roll system with tier-based results. Characters are defined by their ancestry, culture, career, class, and kit. The game emphasizes cinematic combat, meaningful character choices, and a world where heroes stand against overwhelming darkness.

System guide
Read mechanics + key concepts.
System glossary
Browse terms used in this system.

Recommended next steps

Character sheet
Online sheet page + entry points.
Character creation
Step-by-step creation checklist.
Advancement
XP/IP progression overview.

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