Extraordinary Single Player DnD in 7 Steps

Single player DnD is a great way to spend part of an evening or get in some gaming if your regular group hasn’t met up for a while. It's also very easy to do, and can be extremely fun.

I’ve always enjoyed playing tabletop RPGs by myself. Adventures usually last about 1 hour at a time when I do single player DnD, and they’re always rewarding.


Single player DnD doesn’t have to be hard. Technically, DnD is set up to be played with a group – according to the core rulebooks (Dungeon Master, plus players). However, single player DnD is a lot simpler than it might seem.


First, you have a couple options. There are in fact tabletop roleplay games that have single player options in the core rules, like Eternity TTRPG. If you choose to play Eternity, or a game like it, you’re set – no need to read further as all the work is done for you.


However, if you do want to specifically play single player DnD, here’s info and resources to get started:


  1. Character Creation
  2. Main Story Elements
  3. Scenes of Play
  4. Finishing a Scene
  5. Single Player DnD Modules
  6. Random Generators
  7. Maps, Minis, and Music
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1. Character Creation

Normally, character creation takes place among a group of people who all have ideas for what they want to play. You also have the advantage of a dungeon master who explains some of what the RPG campaign world is about. These influences of course make it easier to decide on your character as they give you context for the game.


In single player DnD, you don’t have those advantages. You create your character (and game) without outside context. This can be a little weird if you’re not used to it, but is in fact liberating.


My advice is to build the character you’ve always wanted to play. Don’t worry about setting, context, the gaming world, or even genre. Just come up with your character’s stats, and a very basic idea of who they are, as a person.


It’s also worth noting that in single player DnD, your individual character also doesn’t have all the options that a normal DnD group might have, when it comes to your class. As you probably know, a “well-rounded” DnD group normally has a strong fighter-type character, a healer, a spell-caster of some kind, and a rogue to be stealthy and disarm traps.


It’s no big deal that you (probably) won’t have all that; it just takes a little consideration.


Personally, my favorite option is not to worry about my character’s lack of a party or lack of well-rounded options, and just have fun playing the race and class I want. I recommend you do the same as it’s easier to manage for single player DnD, and makes for a more satisfying game.


Let your creativity and problem-solving round out your character’s abilities for you, in place of a full party.


However, if you are really set on the idea of having a character that has more options available to them, try out one of the following (multiclass your character or create an adventuring party - below).

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Multiclass Your Character

Have your character multi-class so they gain a wider breadth of abilities. This allows your character to be decent in melee combat, have a few spells they can cast, and be stealthy.


The tradeoff is that your character won’t become exceptional at any one thing, even with time, so it’s not necessarily the perfect choice, either.


Create an Adventuring Party

You may consider giving your character an adventuring party of their own. This fills in gaps that your main character will miss, individually.


The problem is that creating multiple characters – and tracking them – is kind of a pain. Plus, then you’re really playing an entire party, not just one character, which makes single player DnD a bit more complex.


I will say though that I have tried this option on a couple occasions. I played a single player DnD campaign where I “roleplayed” one character and simply had a couple other characters in the background. I created their stats, but not their personalities so much (and didn’t worry about roleplaying them), and that did work pretty well.


It can be fun having an entire DnD party all to yourself. Kind of like playing older Final Fantasy games where you have an entire group you control. If you like the idea, I recommend you try it out.

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2. Main Story Elements

When playing single player DnD, you need to decide what the game is going to be “about.” In a normal DnD campaign, this is something that gets answered for you by your dungeon master. Playing solo, this is something you’ll have to decide for yourself.

To get started, you do not need to create an in-depth world with a massive storyline like you may have seen some DMs do in the past. It’s simply not necessary.


Instead, create a single piece of the world. No depth is needed at this point. A simple name or concept will do. Write down the name or concept of that main story element in a notebook you’ll use for your game.


Your main story elements can be one of the following things. It’s perfectly fine to just start with one of these. If inspiration strikes you, however, feel free to write down a couple ideas:


  • Event: something substantial that’s currently happening in the world, or has happened in its past.
  • Item: some item or trinket unique, of your own creation. This doesn’t have to be an item already in DnD. There are no limits to this item’s power or the way it functions.
  • NPC: non-playable character. Someone influential or meaningful to the world, or to a story you have in mind. This can also be a villain.
  • Organization/ Nation: societies, countries, guilds, coalitions, etc.
  • Town/ Zone: places friendly or unfriendly. Locations, geographical features, etc.


Note that your main story element(s) can be directly related to your character (his or her hometown, family member, or rival).

They can be something he or she wants to obtain, or attain. Or, they can be completely separate.


At some point you will connect your character into your element, but you don’t have to have all that figured out just yet.

Inspiration for Your Story Element

If you’ve never done anything like this before it may be a little difficult to come up with ideas. My recommendation is to think about your favorite movies and books.


Re-create events, items, NPCs, organizations, nations, or towns from those stories. Put them in your game. You’ll be able explore your favorite fictional places in your own way, with your own character.


If you need more ideas, use one of two of these ideas from my gaming group. Note that in most cases the players who created these story elements didn’t know much, or anything at all (except for the name), about the story elements when they initially wrote them down:


  • 4th Princess of Demons (NPC)
  • Arelexius the Indisposable (NPC)
  • Basilisk Hunters (Organization)
  • Broger the Giant (NPC)
  • Curing an Ancient Plague (Event)
  • Evizenium (Town)
  • Harbinging – Rampage of the Arbiter (Event)
  • Key to the Necropolis (Item)
  • Killing Fields of the Seven (Zone)
  • Staff of Ruin (Item)
  • Tierfol the Accursed Kingdom (Nation)
  • Tower of Eight Shrouds (Organization)
  • War of 1,000 Roses (Event)
  • Winds of Fate (Item)
  • Valerian Isle (Town)


If you need more ideas to get your creativity rolling, check out this post on DnD quest ideas. Any of these prompts will help you create your first main story element.


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3. Scenes of Play

In scenes, you take the main story element(s) you’ve created, and explore them in more detail. You get to learn things like the story element’s history, its place in the storyline, connection to your character, and much more.



DnD sessions always take place in one setting or event at a time. Think about your single player DnD session as one “scene of play” at a time. This makes the “how to” of solo gaming very doable.


To play, break down your “scenes” into the following 5 steps:


  1. Main Focus & Time Lapse
  2. Scene Setting
  3. NPC’s
  4. Conflict
  5. Theater of the Mind Roleplay


1) Main Focus & Time Lapse

The main focus defines what the scene is “about” or what will generally happen during the scene. You can also decide if the scene takes place immediately following the previous scene, or if some time has passed.


What exactly is the Scene “about,” you ask? It’s about the main story element that you created. You’re going to explore that idea and give it additional substance.


2) Scene Setting

Imagine for yourself everything that your character sees, feels, smells, hears, or tastes. Where is your character? What time of day? What location? What’s the overall feel? What’s it like to “be” there?


Most importantly, connect the setting to your main story. How can you make that centralizing idea come alive through the setting?


3) NPCs

Are there NPC’s (non-playable, or “side” characters) in the scene? Who are they? What are they like? What are they doing? This can be a simple description, which will expand as the scene progresses.


After introducing characters, imagine for yourself anything they say or do. You may end up mentally “roleplaying” in more detail, in step 5 (below). 


4) Conflict

Every adventure has conflict. Here’s where that takes place.


The scene’s conflict can be anything that directly relates to the scene’s main focus/ your main story element. Monsters, physical barriers, mental anguish, distance, time – anything. What is preventing your character from their goal?


For an initial Scene, the conflict may simply be something like “what is my character trying to accomplish in relation to my main story element?” Keep it simple. Go one step at a time in your scenes.


If it comes to it, combat can also count as the conflict for a scene. If you get into battle, I recommend that you either have a monster manual ready, or utilize a random encounter generator to make setting up the fight easier.


5) Theater of the Mind Roleplay

This is the final and most important step in your scene. Here, you decide how your character responds based on everything created in this scene so far.


You may also “roleplay” how other NPCs act and speak for the scene, as well as the outcome for the conflict, and any changes to the setting that take place.


For resolution of conflicts with outcomes that aren’t certain, use the DnD core rulebooks for skills, knowledge rolls, and combat.

A scene of play finishes you’ve mentally roleplayed what you want your character to do for that scene.


Scenes typically take anywhere from a single minute to a quarter of an hour, depending on the complexity of situation you set up. There’s no right or wrong amount of time it should take.

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4. Finishing a Scene

Upon completing each scene, I recommend writing a sentence or two in your notebook to summarize the scene. That way, even if you only get to play for an hour or so each week, you’ll remember what happened last time you played. The consistency of this approach also allows you to build a complex and enjoyable ongoing story.


Once a scene is complete, go to the next scene. Your new scene is again “about” your main story element – only this time, you develop the concept further. Develop the idea one step beyond the conclusion of the scene, prior.


If you need help with how to do this, think about the 5 stages of dramatic structure used in all great stories. Make each new scene a mini version of the 5 stages of dramatic structure:


  • Scene 1: Exposition of your main story element
  • Scene 2: Rising Action of your main story element
  • Scene 3: Climax of your main story element
  • Scene 4: Falling Action
  • Scene 5: Resolution/ Connection to Your next 5 Stage Cycle


Once complete, start the 5 stages of dramatic structure over, but add another layer to your main story element. Something that raises the drama, or the stakes involved. That way, your next 5 scenes through the dramatic structure are more in-depth than before.


Another approach is to create a new main story element, so that you have multiple. Play through 5+ scenes with that element, then go back to your original, or create a third story element. Over time, you can ever combine your story elements and see how their individual stories interweave, creating an incredible tapestry of interrelated dramas.


Rewards

With each scene finished in single player DnD, I give my character rewards (experience, money, items, treasures). Even if I didn’t kill a monster, loot a dungeon, or the like, I still give myself rewards after every scene.

This approach incentivizes you to create a great story.


How? It keeps the focus on your main story element(s), since you still get rewards for purely roleplay encounters and story building. Using this approach, you don’t feel compelled to make all of your scenes focused around slaying monsters.


How much reward should you give yourself?


I recommend giving your character the same rewards you’d get from slaying a monster equal to your current level, for every scene you complete, regardless of whether or not there was combat involved. Do that, and your character will level and scale in power at a very consistent and enjoyable pace.

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5. Single Player DnD Modules

There are single player DnD adventure modules available online. Some of these modules are written for 1 DM and 1 player. If you use the steps outlined above, you won’t have too much trouble, however, playing through them without a dedicated dungeon master.


Having an adventure module on-hand offloads some of the creative workload from you, so that you can focus on having fun. The starting material it provides also fuels your own creativity.


In either case, especially when you’re new to single player DnD, I recommend using a prepared module. They’re inexpensive, easy to set up, and get you into the flow of story creation.


6. Random Generators

I tend to view random generators in the same category as using adventure modules. They’re great for helping you get started. Just don’t rely on them too heavily. The reason is that you can get lost in other people’s ideas and never get into the meat and potatoes of your own story.


There are literally hundreds of random generators online specifically built for TTRPG play. We’re talking everything from random story generators to elf name generators. Random dungeon generators, item generators, encounter generators, and so much more.


My recommendation is to use random generators to help you create your main story element, or to occasionally inspire you for a setting, NPC, or basis of conflict in one of your scenes. Then, get back to your own game and creativity.


Random generators – of course – are terrible at creating a masterpiece. You can do that for yourself with a little practice and effort.


7. Maps, Minis, and Music

I wrote an entire section in my dungeon master tools article on maps, minis, and music for tabletop RPGs. You should check it out. Great artwork, battlemaps, minis, and dnd music makes your gaming experience more in-depth and enjoyable. They help you get into the fabled flow state, which is extremely important for high-quality gaming. Especially for single player DnD.

You don’t need a lot of battlemaps, minis, or music. Just a couple maps, a few minis, and a couple song selections.


Try Single Player Gaming for Yourself

The best way to find out if single player gaming is right for you is to get started. Set up and play for 30 minutes using the advice I outlined above. You’ll be able to tell pretty quickly if you enjoy it.


If you haven’t seen Eternity TTRPG yet and you’re interested in solo gaming, I highly recommend you check it out. Eternity TTRPG can easily be played as a single player, and provides an immense amount of resources to make the game both exciting and simple.


The most important thing to remember is that you get out what you put in. Give it some real effort, put on your best creative thinking face, and have fun. You’ll be glad you did.

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Crooked Moon: The Final Chapter and Incredible Conclusion

By Jacob Tegtman • February 3, 2026
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uajygh5mWSM Transcription “I once knew the kiss of the sun… Now, all that remains is annihilation.” This is how Crooked Moon ends. Not with a dungeon crawl. Not with a mystery. But with a reckoning—between a fallen god, a broken man, and the land they’re both about to destroy. Hey everyone, welcome back to Eternity TTRPG. If you’re new here, I break down tabletop RPGs and the great stories they tell—what they’re actually about, why they work at the table, and whether they’re worth your time. Today, we’re looking at one of my favorite campaign books of all time – and jumping right in to one of the best parts, which is the final chapter of Crooked Moon —the climactic conclusion everything in this campaign has been building toward. Jumping right in: the Wytchwood bends beneath the will of Kehlenn, the Crooked Queen —once the Green Queen, an archfey goddess of rebirth. Long ago, she ruled a world without people. A brutal, cyclical wilderness where life was short, terrifying… and natural. Then Phillip Druskenvald arrived. Somehow empowered, somehow victorious, he shattered her, buried her bones beneath a crooked oak, and reshaped the land into something civilized. Cities rose. People multiplied. And Kehlenn, broken, but somehow still alive, or conscious – remembered every second of it. Centuries of hatred twisted her into something new—not a goddess of renewal, but of vengeance. Her plan has been unfolding slowly, patiently, sacrifice by sacrifice… until now. Because Phillip has finally broken. Phillip Druskenvald was once the most powerful being in the land. Now he’s a grieving man who has lost everything. After the massacre at Rowan’s Rise earlier in the campaign book—and the death of Adela, the love of his life—Phillip retreats to the Green Queen Inn. There, surrounded by the stench of burned flesh and desperation, he turns to forbidden magic. The Old Ways. Resurrection. It fails. And in that failure, Kehlenn finally reaches him. She promises what no one else can: Adela’s soul. Redemption. A chance to undo his sins. So Phillip walks into the Wytchwood like a sacrifice that doesn’t yet know he’s already dead. This is where the players come in. They follow. The Wytchwood isn’t just a forest—it’s ancient, hostile, and alive. And it isn’t empty. Stalking the trees is The Horned King : a three-eyed, whispering embodiment of sin. A creature born from Phillip’s own soul, shaped by Kehlenn to be her consort and executioner. He doesn’t attack, but he tempts. He speaks to characters about their desires. Their doubts. Their secrets. He promises comfort. Power. Relief. This chapter isn’t just about fighting evil—it’s about confronting what your characters want most… and whether they’ll pay the price to get that desire. The whole Wytchwood is like this for the players – numerous challenging encounters, interwoven with direct and indirect influence from the shadowy horned king. Through it all, and finally, at the heart of the forest stands the Crooked Tree . Beneath it, in a root-choked barrow, Phillip kneels—bound, broken, and waiting. Kehlenn doesn’t hide anymore. She tells her story plainly. She was robbed. Forgotten. Replaced. And now, she will unmake everything Phillip built. Civilization. Memory. And identity itself. Phillip’s death, for her, will not be just vengeance—but it’s actually the final ingredient. The roots tighten. Phillip’s last word is a whisper. “Please… Adela.” And then he’s torn upward—into the tree. At this point, The true Horned King is born, with Phillip’s body and soul being the final missing piece. No longer a shadow, but a colossal, winged, horned monstrosity—part goat, part dragon, part man. Kehlenn watches from the bark of the Crooked Tree itself as the final battle begins. This is the end of Crooked Moon as a campaign. Players get to experience an amazing multi-phase fight. There’s ritual circle burning beneath a grinning moon. And, of course, a god screaming encouragement as her consort tries to tear the world apart. And when the Horned King finally falls—when his massive body collapses into blood, bone, and a single goat skull—it still isn’t over. Kehlenn still clings to the land. Sensing this, from the remains of the Horned King, a goat’s skull lies in the burning ritual circle, before the tree —cracked, it whispers to the characters, speaking with Phillip Druskenvald’s voice. Phillip, his soul barely intact, understands that killing the Horned King wasn’t enough. In reality, Kehlenn’s bond to the land still remains. Phillip’s soul, which helped fuel both the Horned King and Kehlenn’s ritual, is no longer fully consumed . So, what’s left of Phillip lingers in the goat skull as a final, conscious remnant. And in that moment, Phillip realizes that Kehlenn can only be severed from the land through sacrifice , not violence. So, the skull speaks, guiding the players toward the only remaining solution. The sacrifice to unbind Kehlenn requires that each character give something up—something meaningful. Fail, and the ritual completes. The Horned King returns. And most importantly, the world ends crooked: it continues, but in a more or less permanently corrupted state where the living are doomed to short, terrifying lives, but in an endless cycle. Succeed, however, and the Crooked Tree burns. If this happens, Kehlenn is bound to the moon she worshipped. Phillip and Adela fade together at last, their story finally at rest. Druskenvald survives. It carries the scars of what happened, and it will never be the same. And this is why Crooked Moon lands so powerfully. The finale is built on tragedy, temptation, and consequence, with an ending shaped by sacrifice rather than spectacle. What matters most is what the players are willing to give up to save the world – not just their combat stats. If you’re looking for a campaign that builds steadily toward a meaningful conclusion—one that rewards emotional investment and delivers a true sense of finality—this is the ending waiting for you in Crooked Moon. No matter how much time I spend in the Crooked Moon campaign setting, I continue to be ever more impressed. If you pick it up for yourself, I’d love to hear what experiences you have with your games! Lastly, to wrap up today’s video, I have a host of other Crooked Moon videos you may want to check out, that give greater context to this awesome campaign conclusion: race deep-dives, other adventures in the book, monstrous playable characters, the bestiary of boss monsters – and so much more. So, be sure to check out those videos if they interest you! Otherwise, thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next one.
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Exploring Eberron now Relaunched on D&D Beyond

By Jacob Tegtman • January 28, 2026
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eg7cXmFUVU Transcription Hey everyone! Welcome back to Eternity TTRPG. Today we’re firing up our Mark of Finding to uncover something huge for Eberron fans — the beloved sourcebook Exploring Eberron has officially relaunched on D&D Beyond as a fully supported digital release. Originally released back in 2020 on the DMsGuild as a third-party best-selling supplement by Eberron’s creator Keith Baker, Exploring Eberron was one of the most successful community books ever — and now it’s come full-circle. That means it’s now officially available on D&D Beyond, fully updated to use with the current D&D rules and integrated into D&D Beyond’s digital tools like the Character Builder and Maps VTT . So, you’re probably wondering – what’s inside the book? I’d say it’s deep content, not just lore, that the book dives into: First, we have: Setting Races & Cultures Exploring Eberron digs deep into the cultures and mindsets of iconic Eberron peoples like Changelings, Warforged, Kalashtar, Shifters, and Aereni elves. Rather than focusing on mechanics, these sections emphasize identity, societal roles, and story hooks that help these species feel rooted in the setting. Then there’s Planes of Existence & Manifest Zones The book offers a detailed look at Eberron’s unique planar system, where planes wax and wane in influence rather than remaining static. Manifest zones tie those planes directly to the world, creating locations where reality bends in ways that can dramatically shape adventures, cities, and campaigns. Next up is: Character Options Exploring Eberron includes a wide array of character options, from lore-driven subclasses to new species, feats, and spells, all updated for compatibility with the 2024 ruleset on D&D Beyond. These options are tightly woven into the setting, making them feel less like generic power boosts and more like natural extensions of Eberron’s world. One of my favorites is: Magic Items & Monsters The magic items and monsters in the book are designed to reinforce Eberron’s themes of magical industry, ancient empires, and strange planar forces. Many entries come with built-in story hooks, making them also quite useful for DMs looking to spark plot threads. And finally, we have Expanded Eberron Lore At its core, Exploring Eberron expands on the setting’s foundational lore, diving into the aftermath of the Last War, the influence of the dragonmarked houses, and the uneasy relationship between magic and technology. It provides context and nuance that help DMs portray Eberron as a world shaped by innovation, conflict, and moral ambiguity. In total, the digital book includes 6 subclasses, 10 species, 12 feats, 4 spells, over 40 magic items, and 8 monster stat blocks — not bad value. On D&D Beyond the digital book retails at $30 — basically what you’d expect for a mid-sized sourcebook. If you already own the original 2020 PDF or print version on DMsGuild, the rules aren’t exactly the same, as the original used older rulesets obviously, but the lore is still gold. So, is it worth it? If you’re deep into Eberron, love D&D Beyond functionality, or want all your content integrated cleanly into the builder and VTT, then this is a no-brainer. But if you’re happy with the DMsGuild version and don’t use Beyond much? You might stick with what you have — it’s still solid and compatible. Nothing crazy groundbreaking here, to be honest. Exploring Eberron on D&D Beyond is a fantastic evolution of one of the setting’s best third-party books, and it’s great to see it finally fully supported and updated. There is a lot here to love. Well, that is it for today, my friends. Let me know in the comments — are you grabbing this on D&D Beyond? Or sticking with your original edition? Otherwise, hit like, subscribe, and may your dice always roll well!
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Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition — Classes & Jobs Explained

By Jacob Tegtman • January 20, 2026
Transcribed content from our recent YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPQfDB2cKSI Transcription Every Final Fantasy hero starts with a choice. Sword or spell. Raw power, or skill. But in Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition, that choice doesn’t stop at your Class — it’s defined by the Jobs you choose from your class, the Circles you unlock, and the Limit Breaks that change the tide of battle. Today, we’re breaking down how Classes and Jobs actually work in Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition — and how they shape your character from level one… to the final boss. Hey everyone, welcome back to Eternity TTRPG channel! If you caught one of my recent videos from before the holidays, we went deep into the Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition core rulebook — and today we’re diving into one of the most iconic elements of any Final Fantasy system: Classes and Jobs ! Whether you’re planning your first character or optimizing a seasoned hero for this recently-released game, this guide has you covered. One of the longest-standing traditions in Final Fantasy is its Job system , and Legend Edition embraces this fully. Classes in this game are the framework or chassis of your character — they determine your character’s HP, MP, trained Skills, associated Jobs, and your Class Limit Break . Jobs are where the cool stuff really happens. Each Job is a set of abilities on a progression track, granting new Features at specific levels — these are called Circles . And you don’t just pick one — your character ends up with three Jobs (or four with optional full buy-in), each advancing at a different speed to give you abilities every level. There are four broad Classes you’ll choose from. Each class has what you could consider as subclasses – in Legend Edition, these are the “Jobs.” So, for example, some of the Warrior Jobs are berserker, dervish, dragoon, fighter, monk, samurai, and so on. So, let’s dive into the four classes: Number 1 - Warrior Masters of physical combat, Warriors excel in strength, endurance, and frontline fighting. Their Limit Break — Action Surge — lets them make extra attacks during an encounter, perfect for dealing burst damage. 2. Expert Battlefield manipulators and support roles go here. Experts rely on their wits and skill versatility, and their Limit Break — Savant — adds bonus dice to Skill rolls based on their level. 3. Mage If magic is your playstyle, Mages are your go-to. They lean into Spellcasting and area of effect mechanics. Their Turbo MP Limit Break doubles the effectiveness of MP spent on magical abilities during an encounter. And number four is Adept The hybrid class — versatile, adaptable, and capable of mixing physical and magical roles. Adepts don’t have a unique Limit Break; instead, they choose one from the other three classes, based on their job build. Now here’s where Legend Edition gets fun. Across the system are 50+ Jobs drawing inspiration from classic Final Fantasy favorites — think Black Mage , Dragoon , Thief , and more — giving you a huge palette of archetypes to mix and match. Each Job grants seven Features – called Circles – over its progression, spaced across levels based on whether the Job is on a Fast, Medium, or Slow advancement track — meaning strategic choices shape how your character evolves through the campaign. So, for example, you may choose the Warrior class because you like its HP, MP, and Skill point advancement numbers, you like its limit break, and you enjoy playing that overall archetype for your character. Then, you pick three Jobs to fill out your character. Say that you want a full warrior build, so you choose your three jobs to be: Dragoon, Knight, and Monk. From here, you’d decide which of those three jobs would be on your Fast advancement track, which should go on your Medium track, and which will be on your slow advancement. Important note here though: only one of your Jobs needs to be associated with your Class. That means the rest can actually be totally outside that box — so yes, you can be a Mage-warrior hybrid if it fits your concept! You could be a warrior class, with the Dragoon, Black Mage, and Chemist jobs. So, here’s the quick breakdown of Job progression: Fast Progression: Abilities at levels 1, 3, and every 3 levels thereafter Medium Progression: Abilities at levels 1, 4, and every 3 levels thereafter Slow Progression: Abilities at 2, 5, and every 3 levels thereafter This staggering system means every level feels like a growth moment. You get new Abilities (“Circles”) from all three of your jobs at the same cadence. But at the same time, you get Circles from the Jobs that are most important to you, at earlier levels. The rule book mentions this too, but if you do want to try out this awesome system, I’d recommend that you don’t stress too much about your first Job choices. There’s a ton of options here, which is great for replayability, and experimenting with side campaigns. But, there’s also too many Jobs to really nail down what you want to ideally play, the first time you try out this game. Probably instead, just pick classes that sound fun, and give it a whirl. To wrap up this video, I’m going to cover my personal favorite Job from each of the first three Classes. Since there’s over 50-jobs, there’s too many for me to dive into – at least today. But hopefully these quick snapshots give you a picture of how Jobs work, what kind of Abilities each provides, and some inspiration for your upcoming game: If I was to play a Warrior Job, I’d start with Dragoon: As you probably know, Dragoons are also often known as Dragon Knights . Dragoons are aerial combat specialists who use momentum for power. Originally trained to pierce the hides of massive foes like dragons, their style revolves around leaping high above the battlefield and crashing down with overwhelming force. Depending on the setting, Dragoons may hunt dragons, fight alongside them, or carry on their legacy after their extinction — but they’re almost always portrayed as guardians who stand against towering threats . In play, Dragoons are defined by the Jump and Blood of the Dragon Circles . Jump removes them from the battlefield for a round before returning with an automatic, high-impact strike. Meanwhile, critical hits generate Blood of the Dragon to fuel powerful Dragon Arts , which are the Dragoon’s situational combat techniques that modify your attacks, defenses, or Jump actions, for additional benefits. Next up, for the expert class, I’d probably start with Squire – I just have so many good memories from playing Final Fantasy Tactics: Instead of perfecting a single discipline, Squires develop adaptability through experience and improvisation. That flexibility makes Squires exceptional team players , able to step into gaps and support allies in many situation. Mechanically, the Squire revolves around Fundaments — where they grant short-term bonuses to allies based on that ally’s Class. Warriors hit harder, Experts perform better at skills, Mages cast more effectively, and Adepts can receive whichever boost fits the moment. As the Squire advances through their Circles, they can grant Fundaments to multiple allies at once, add secondary effects like increased damage or longer debuffs. I’m not always a team buffer kind of guy, but I do like the way Squires here make everyone else better , turning party coordination into a great strength. For my third Job, I’ll choose from the Mage class. This one’s really hard for me as I could see myself actually going like 3/3 mage, or maybe 2/3, at least. But, if I had to pick just one for my remaining Job slot, I’d go with Necromancer: Necromancers are reclusive magic-users whose art is inseparably tied to death and the Shadow. Often misunderstood or feared, they’re immediately recognizable by their Bone Commander — an undead construct that serves as both assistant and bodyguard. While some Necromancers lean into darker reputations, others act as shamans or intermediaries, communing with spirits to resolve unfinished business or bring peace to the dead. Their morality isn’t defined by their magic, but by how they choose to wield it. In play, Necromancers are spellcasters with access to the Necromancy spell list and a powerful Companion system . Their Bone Commander acts on their shared action economy, providing combat presence without needing its own stats or hit points. Their Limit Break, Friends on the Other Side , allows damage from the party to count as Shadow damage, supercharging Necromancer features and reinforcing their role as battlefield controllers who blur the line between ally and undead asset. So! There you have it. From adaptable Squires and sky-shattering Dragoons to shadow-touched Necromancers and beyond, Legend Edition’s Classes and Jobs are all about expression through choice . Your Class sets the foundation, but your Jobs — and how you progress them — define how your character actually plays at the table. Legend Edition feels... unmistakably Final Fantasy. What I really want to know is... from the 50+ jobs available in Legend Edition, what three Jobs would best define your Character? List your Jobs in the comments. Otherwise, thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this breakdown of Classes and Jobs in Final Fantasy TRPG: Legend Edition, hit that like button, subscribe for more content, and ring the bell so you don’t miss our next video.
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