10 Popular Daggerheart House Rules From Real Tables

Daggerheart is a narrative-first TTRPG that actively encourages tables to make the game their own. In this video, I break down real Daggerheart house rules that players and GMs are actually using, pulled directly from community discussions, playtest experiences, and live tables. These aren’t attempts to “fix” Daggerheart. They’re practical tweaks that different groups use to shape tone, danger, pacing, and teamwork. From adjusting Tag Team rolls and removing Avoid Death, to harsher scars, Super Crits, Massive Damage variants, structured initiative, shared Hope pools, and Overkill rules, I walk through what’s being changed, why people are doing it, and how it affects gameplay. If you’re running Daggerheart, planning your first campaign, or just curious how flexible the system really is, this video gives you a grounded look at how the community is customizing the rules to fit their table. Have your own Daggerheart house rules or homebrew ideas? Drop them in the comments and let’s inspire each other.