Lore & Rules Codex

Explore the world, creatures, magic, and mechanics of the Arcana Beast universe. New to the setting? Start with What is Arcana Beast?.

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Dice Mechanics

Dice Mechanics

Core dice-pool rules for Arcana Beast. Pool die size scales with Arcana Beast Stage.

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Combat

Combat

Complete combat and encounter rules for Arcana Beast. Uses success-pool dice (d6–d12 by Stage).

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Conditions

Conditions

All combat conditions in Arcana Beast. Conditions affect characters' combat abilities.

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Arcana Beast Stats

Arcana Beast

Arcana Beast stats and bounded Stage scaling.

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Qualities

Arcana Beast

All Arcana Beast qualities with ranks and categories in Arcana Beast. Qualities are advantageous characteristics that define what makes each Arcana Beast unique.

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Special Attacks

Arcana Beast

Arcana Beast Special Attack rules and all available effects in Arcana Beast.

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Evolution

Arcana Beast

Relationship-driven branching evolution for Arcana Beast.

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Beast Binder Types

Beast Binders

All Beast Binder character types available in Arcana Beast. Each player in a group must choose a different Beast Binder Type.

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Beast Binder Traits

Beast Binders

Beast Binder BEAST stat reference. Beast Binders now use the same stat model as Arcana Beast.

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Beast Binder Talents

Beast Binders

All available beastbinder talents in Arcana Beast. Each beastbinder starts with 2 Talents at Rank 1.

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Beast Binder Desires

Beast Binders

All available beastbinder desires in Arcana Beast. Each beastbinder chooses 1 Desire during character creation.

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Beast Binder Flaws

Beast Binders

All available beastbinder flaws in Arcana Beast. Each beastbinder chooses 1 Flaw during character creation.

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Advancement

Advancement

Advancement rules for Arcana Beast.

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Exploration

Exploration

Out-of-combat rules for Arcana Beast. Covers exploration, social encounters, skill challenges, and rest/recovery. Uses the same success-pool dice system as combat.

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Discovery

Discovery

Discovery, friendship, Field Guide, and sanctuary rules for wild Arcana Beast.

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