{"slug":"exalted","title":"Exalted","url":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/item/exalted","agentUrl":"https://www.ttrpg-games.com/api/games/exalted.json","summary":{"blurb":"Onyx Path's mythic high-fantasy TTRPG of demigod heroes in Creation. This page leads with Exalted Third Edition (Solars, Initiative combat, deep Charm lists) and covers Exalted: Essence as the lighter core that puts all ten Exalt types in one book.","atAGlance":"Mythic high fantasy • Demigod Exalted PCs • Storyteller d10 pools + Charms • Third Edition core + Essence streamlined core • Political intrigue and cinematic combat • Rules-heavy (3e) / lighter (Essence)","whyItFits":"Pick Exalted when your table wants to play returned god-kings and other Chosen in a flat mythic world, and is willing to learn either Third Edition's deep Charm combat or Essence's streamlined all-Exalt rules."},"constraints":{"playerRange":null,"sessionRange":null,"setupMinutes":null,"characterCreationMinutes":null,"prepLevel":"High","priceModel":"Paid"},"fit":{"beginnerFriendly":false,"newGmFriendly":2,"oneShotFriendly":false,"campaignFriendly":true,"soloFriendly":false,"improvBurden":"Medium","structureLevel":"Balanced","contentIntensity":"High"},"scores":[{"key":"complexity","label":"Complexity","value":5},{"key":"new_gm","label":"New GM Fit","value":2},{"key":"roleplay","label":"Roleplay Focus","value":4},{"key":"combat","label":"Combat Focus","value":4},{"key":"tactical","label":"Tactical Depth","value":3},{"key":"campaign","label":"Campaign Depth","value":5}],"availability":{"quickstartAvailable":false,"pdfAvailable":true,"physicalBookAvailable":true,"vttReady":false},"recommendations":{"bestFor":["Groups that want demigod-scale high fantasy with political and spiritual stakes","Players who enjoy building characters through large Charm menus and strong Intimacies","Tables willing to use Essence first if Third Edition's rules load is too high"],"avoidIf":["You want a light rules set and a short first session from a thin book without using Essence","You want low-magic or purely mortal adventuring as the default","You want the Storyteller to prep little; Solar-tier threats need real work"]},"facets":{"genres":["Fantasy","High Fantasy","Mythology and Folklore"],"systems":[],"mechanics":["Campaign","Character Customization","Narrative-Driven","Rules Heavy","Skill-Based"],"themes":["Cinematic","Mature Themes","Political"],"decisionTags":[]},"links":{"websiteUrl":"https://theonyxpath.com/category/worlds/exalted/","reviewsUrl":"https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/162759/exalted-3rd-edition?affiliate_id=1659151"}}