Getting Started
Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to get started with Tales of the Valiant — character creation, core rules, and what makes the system tick. The perfect starting point for new and returning players alike.
vs. D&D 5e
A detailed comparison of Tales of the Valiant and D&D 5e — covering rules differences, design philosophy, and what returning players need to know before switching systems.
Building a Character
Tales of the Valiant Class Guides
Compare every core ToV class with ratings, build advice, subclass notes, and links to the full Barbarian through Wizard guide series.
Heritage Guide
A complete breakdown of the Heritage system in Tales of the Valiant — how heritages interact with lineages, what each heritage provides, and how to build around them.
Lineage Guides
In-depth guides for every ToV lineage — Beastkin, Dwarf, Elf, Human, Kobold, Orc, Smallfolk, Syderean, and more. Includes trait ratings, heritage pairings, and top class combinations.
Talent Guides
Ranked breakdowns of every Talent in Tales of the Valiant across three categories: Martial, Magic, and Technical. Find the best picks for your class and build.
Spell Guides
Spell-by-spell breakdowns for every circle from Cantrips through 9th Circle — covering the best spells for each spellcasting class in Tales of the Valiant.
Tools and References
Encumbrance Calculator
Track carry weight in real time using the ToV STR-based encumbrance system. Includes a full equipment list, ration tracking, and B/X dungeon procedure reference.
Monster Vault Animal Allies and Summons Guide
A source-labeled guide to Monster Vault 2, Player's Guide 2, The Old Margreve, Book of Blades, and Labyrinth Worldbook animal allies - mounts, companions, summonable beasts, familiars, and party utility creatures.
More guides are being written
Our scribes are working through the full ToV ruleset. Class breakdowns, spell references, and monster indexes are on the way.
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