Blades in the Dark

Step into the shadows and lead your crew to infamy with Blades in the Dark, the award-winning tabletop role-playing game by John Harper. Set in the haunted, industrial city of Doskvol, this narrative-driven RPG lets you and your friends become daring scoundrels navigating a world of crime, danger, and supernatural intrigue.

Whether you’re planning a high-stakes heist, striking dangerous bargains with arcane powers, or evading the ever-watchful city guard, Blades in the Dark delivers a thrilling, high-energy experience. With innovative mechanics and immersive storytelling, this game is perfect for anyone who craves adventure, strategy, and the thrill of the underworld.

Crime pays - if you’re bold enough to take it.

Blades in the Dark is a gritty, award-winning tabletop roleplaying game where you play a crew of daring scoundrels building a criminal empire in the haunted, industrial-fantasy city of Doskvol. Run heists, evade the law, clash with rival gangs, and deal with ghosts that never stay buried.

This rulebook gives you everything you need to run fast-paced, cinematic adventures filled with danger, drama, and tough choices. Featuring a clever system built around flashbacks, crew advancement, and escalating heat, Blades in the Dark throws you straight into the action - no long planning scenes required.

Inside you’ll find:

- Streamlined rules for fast, focused heist gameplay
- Rules for running crews of thieves, assassins, smugglers, and more
- A rich, detailed setting full of opportunity and supernatural danger
- Innovative mechanics for stress, trauma, and flashback scenes
- A legacy-style progression system for characters and factions alike

Perfect for fans of Peaky Blinders, Dishonored, or The Lies of Locke Lamora - this is your chance to seize the streets and carve your name into the shadows.