Exalted

Exalted TTRPG · Exalted Roleplaying Game

Exalted

Exalted is a high-powered mythic fantasy where you play champions, outlaws, or rulers standing up to gods and empires. Big stories and sweeping emotions are the focus. You leap from rooftop to rooftop, charm courts, and bargain with dragons. Our Game Masters highlight stunts and bold decisions, making the table feel like martial arts cinema crossed with timeless myth. It welcomes newcomers as much as veterans who enjoy deep options. Planning a birthday or team event? A professional Game Master keeps the pace clear and everyone engaged. Meet them here: find a Game Master.

At the table, scenes unfold like chapters of a grand drama: palace intrigue at noon, a demon hunt at dusk, then a skyship chase under the stars. You choose the tone, whether bright and heroic or tense and tragic. The Game Master brings Creation to life with vivid characters and clear stakes, then asks, what do you do? It is perfect for a single night of dazzling feats, or a long campaign where your group bends history around your ideals, whether in person or online.

How to play Exalted

Actions use pools of ten-sided dice based on your traits and skills. Roll the dice, count 7s and higher as successes, and aim to meet or exceed the difficulty. More challenging tasks require additional successes. Charms represent your hero’s techniques, powered by Essence. They can add dice, provide protection, or transform the battlefield with dramatic, cinematic moves. Describe an impressive stunt and you may earn bonuses. In combat, you create openings and then strike for a finishing blow when the time is right.

You bring a solid character concept, a few d10s, and a readiness to think big. Our Game Master provides pre-generated heroes or assists you in creating one, along with safety tools, concise rules summaries, and an engaging starting scenario. Online sessions utilise shared dice rollers, maps, and music, ensuring smooth remote play. Interested in virtual options? Check out our guide to online play platforms.

For a one-shot, anticipate a concise story with quick character builds or pre-gens, a clear objective, and rules introduced as you play. For a campaign, the group delves into politics, ancient ruins, sorcery, and rival Exalts, with opportunities to claim a city or transform a nation. Progression introduces new Charms, allies, and artefacts, and your decisions resonate throughout the sessions.

Game Master sits behind a Dungeons & Dragons screen with dungeon terrain and fantasy miniatures.
Game Master sits behind a Dungeons & Dragons screen with dungeon terrain and fantasy miniatures.
Players review character sheets and a battle map during a tabletop roleplaying game.
Players review character sheets and a battle map during a tabletop roleplaying game.

Common questions

Do I need to know the rules before we play?

You can sit down and play straight away. A professional Game Master explains the basics in minutes and guides choices so no one gets lost. Exalted uses pools of ten-sided dice. You roll a group of d10s, counting 7 through 10 as hits, and compare to the difficulty. Your powers, known as Charms, twist outcomes and allow you to pull off wild maneuvers. For first sessions, the GM provides cheat sheets and prebuilt characters upon request. Essence is also an option if you want a more streamlined start without losing the mythic feel.

Which edition will we use, Essence or 3rd Edition?

We run the edition that suits your group. Essence is streamlined, quick to teach, and keeps every Exalt type on a similar level, making it ideal for one-shots and mixed experience tables. Third Edition is more in-depth, featuring robust combat with withering and decisive attacks, extensive Charm sets, and more complex options. Second and First Editions are nostalgic choices available upon request. Before booking, you can discuss tone and edition with the GM and see what they offer. To compare styles and notes from different GMs, browse profiles here: find a Game Master.

What distinguishes Exalted from D&D?

Exalted begins at a demigod level. You don't start from level one. Instead, you begin with dramatic powers and significant social influence. The rules utilise dice pools of d10s rather than a single d20 roll. The game rewards vivid descriptions with bonuses, meaning that acrobatics and clever language are just as important as numbers. Social influence and intrigue are governed by clear mechanics, not merely roleplay. Combat is cinematic and tactical without the need for strict grids. If you're familiar with D&D, the transition feels seamless. A GM will adapt familiar concepts like classes and spells into Charms and roles.

What group size is ideal for Exalted?

Two to six players work well. Three to five is ideal for Exalted’s teamwork and spotlight moments. Duos are excellent for focused stories about partners or rivals. Six can create a lively atmosphere, and a skilled GM will ensure that everyone gets their moment to shine. Essence manages larger groups a bit more smoothly. The Third Edition is best suited for medium-sized groups, as its combat and influence systems allow each hero ample time to act. Let the GM know if you prefer quicker action or more political intrigue. They will adjust the size and complexity of scenes to suit your group.

Is it appropriate for children or teenagers? What age groups?

Yes. Exalted’s tone ranges from bright heroics to darker drama, and the GM adjusts content to fit your family or youth group. For younger players, Essence is recommended and works well for ages 10 and up, featuring simplified Charms and fewer moving parts. Third Edition suits teens who enjoy more complex rules, typically 13 and up. Violence is stylised, not gory, and romantic themes are determined by the table. The GM employs safety tools, checks topics in advance, and ensures language and themes are age-appropriate.

Does Exalted run smoothly online?

Absolutely. Online Exalted plays smoothly with shared dice rollers for d10 pools, quick trackers for Initiative and anima, and searchable Charm references. The GM uses theatre of the mind or light maps for chases and battles, so stunts still shine on voice or video. Handouts cover character moves and setting lore. Music and safety tools keep the flow clear. If you want to compare virtual platforms and what each supports, read our short guide here: online play options.

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Genres you can play in Exalted

  • Heroic

    Stand tall, make the right choice, and triumph in the end. Heroic games evoke the spirit of The Lord of the Rings, featuring brave oaths…

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  • Epic

    Grand tales of world-altering stakes and legendary heroes, from the initial spark to the ultimate showdown. Imagine the scale of The Lord…

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  • Rebellion

    Whispered schemes, audacious raids, and tough decisions as you stand up to authority. Imagine The Hunger Games vibe brought to your table…

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  • Pirate

    Salt spray, creaking decks, and cutlass duels as you pursue treasure and rivals across treacherous seas. Swashbuckling adventure…

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What players have to say

  • Tom was brilliant! He was really great with the kids and very patient with his explanations. It was a wonderful evening and definitely worth doing again! The children asked the next day when we would be doing this again.

    Danny

  • First of all, I want to say that Sebastian was really great as a DM. For his first run as a booked DM, he did an excellent job. The 3 stars refer to the following: 1. We were disappointed that the adventure was labelled a One Shot yet wasn't a complete story. Discovering that there are two more parts wasn't very positive for us, as it meant there was no satisfying conclusion to the story. 2. As new players, it was difficult for us to understand the English character sheets in such a short time. In German, it would have been much easier. Even receiving the character sheets a few days in advance would have been helpful for preparation. 3. More guidance would be beneficial. Especially for beginners, a more linear one shot would have been preferable. We wasted a significant portion of the adventure time doing unnecessary things because we didn't fully understand how the game worked. Overall, I think the StoryForgers concept is really good and I see a lot of potential in it, especially for introducing new players to D&D. I hope you don't take my feedback the wrong way but see it as honest criticism. Best regards, Mario

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  • Bryan was exceptional. We had a group with varying levels of experience, and he managed to keep everyone engaged and involved. His positive attitude made the game enjoyable for all. I really appreciated how he could clearly explain what was needed from our less experienced players while keeping our more seasoned players on their toes with his deep knowledge of the game. Everyone in our party had a fantastic time thanks to Bryan.

    Jeremy

  • Dayron was fantastic. Well-prepared, punctual, and had a brilliant sense of humour.

    Corey

  • Dayron was fantastic; he provided a brilliant experience. Thanks!

    Casey

    The Merry Meeple

  • The game was really engaging. I got a game as a present for my boyfriend, who is very keen on it, and he was very pleased and appreciated Leonardo's professionalism. I don't have much experience with DnD, but I found the game to be quite straightforward and enjoyable.

    Marina

  • Baptiste was an excellent GM who adapted well to our group and helped us progress in this one-shot. However, there was one issue with the character sheets provided, as they were not complete or clear. Some of the French translations were rather approximate. For instance, our cleric was missing spells, including a healing spell, even though they were meant to have some.

    Pierre

  • Rachel was fantastic; my daughter and her friends left the game saying it was the most fun they’d ever had, and my daughter wanted to sign up for another session with her straight away. She was friendly, and her approach let the players fully immerse themselves in the game by giving them control over how they wanted their actions to unfold. I would definitely work with her again.

    John

  • A nice and clear first experience with D&D. Amber was able to explain and guide the game effectively, allowing us as players to quickly get into the flow and focus on the story. Collaborating with my colleagues to devise attack routes was an enjoyable activity and provided great insights into each other's characters, thought processes, and differences. Overall, I found it to be a very enjoyable session.

    Jens

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