What happens when a character hits zero HP?

The skill triggers the Daggerheart 'Death Move' protocol, prompting the player to choose between Blaze of Glory, Avoid Death, or Risk It All.

How are damage thresholds resolved?

The skill compares weapon damage against a target's Major and Severe thresholds to determine if 1, 2, or 3 HP should be marked, while accounting for Armor reductions.

How does this skill handle Daggerheart initiative?

Instead of numerical initiative, it implements the Spotlight system where flow shifts between players and the GM based on roll outcomes (Success with Hope vs. Fear).

Does it support Advantage and Disadvantage?

Absolutely. The skill calculates d6 modifiers for situations like flanking, being Hidden, or the Frightened condition, and handles stacking rules.

Can it track Hope and Fear tokens across turns?

Yes, it provides standardized visual templates to monitor player Hope (max 6) and GM Fear (max 12) throughout an encounter.

Daggerheart Combat Manager

Name: Daggerheart Combat Manager
Author: rjroy

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Game Development

Automates and manages complex Daggerheart TTRPG combat mechanics, including spotlight flow, Hope/Fear economies, and damage tracking.

About

The Daggerheart Combat Management skill empowers Claude to act as a precise and immersive Game Master for the Daggerheart tabletop RPG system. It replaces traditional turn-based initiative with the dynamic Spotlight system, manages the critical Hope and Fear token economies, and provides structured templates for tracking character HP, Stress, and Armor. By handling the mathematical overhead of Duality Dice rolls and action outcomes, this skill allows GMs and players to focus on narrative pacing and dramatic storytelling while ensuring all rules—from advantage/disadvantage to complex death moves—are applied accurately according to the system's core mechanics.

Key Features

Dynamic Spotlight flow management based on player action outcomes
Comprehensive condition references and Death Move decision logic
Multi-threshold damage resolution and Armor slot management
Automated Duality Dice resolution with Hope and Fear token generation
1 GitHub stars
Visual tracking for Hope (Player) and Fear (GM) token pools

Use Cases

Running high-stakes tactical combat encounters in Daggerheart TTRPG sessions
Real-time rule adjudication for Duality Dice outcomes and player reactions
Managing complex game states and adversary HP/Stress during long campaigns

About

Key Features

Dynamic Spotlight flow management based on player action outcomes
Comprehensive condition references and Death Move decision logic
Multi-threshold damage resolution and Armor slot management
Automated Duality Dice resolution with Hope and Fear token generation
1 GitHub stars
Visual tracking for Hope (Player) and Fear (GM) token pools

Use Cases

Running high-stakes tactical combat encounters in Daggerheart TTRPG sessions
Real-time rule adjudication for Duality Dice outcomes and player reactions
Managing complex game states and adversary HP/Stress during long campaigns