Hero System RPG Products - Champions Superhero Gaming

Orders over $20 get bonus PDFs! Shop now and level up your game.

Hero System - Universal Point-Based RPG

Experience the Hero System, the flexible universal roleplaying game featuring point-based character creation! Best known for Champions superhero gaming, Hero System works for any genre with its comprehensive, customizable mechanics.

Featured Hero System Products

Kamarathin: Kingdom of Tursh - Fantasy Hero campaign setting
Tangents #1: The Barrow Mound - Fantasy adventure module
Tangents #2: Black Ichor Mines - Dungeon adventure
Pit Fighting in the Kingdom of Tursh - Arena combat supplement
Here Be Dragons - Dragon supplement for Fantasy Hero
USA-50: West - Modern/superhero setting

What is Hero System?

Hero System is a generic RPG toolkit using point-based character creation where every ability, power, and skill has a cost. Build exactly the character you envision with unparalleled customization and mechanical precision. The system has been refined over 40+ years to deliver the ultimate in character building flexibility.

Popular Hero System Games

Champions: Superhero roleplaying - the original and best superhero RPG since 1981
Fantasy Hero: Epic fantasy adventures with complete customization
Star Hero: Science fiction space opera and exploration
Dark Champions: Gritty action and crime drama
Pulp Hero: 1930s pulp adventure and two-fisted action

Hero System Features

Point-Based Creation: Build any character concept with precise point allocation
Universal Mechanics: One system for all genres - fantasy, sci-fi, supers, horror, modern
Power Construction: Create custom abilities and powers with modifiers and limitations
Tactical Combat: Detailed, strategic battles with meaningful choices
Comprehensive Skill System: Extensive skill list covering all character abilities
Effect-Based Powers: Define what powers do, not what they are - ultimate flexibility

Why Choose Hero System?

Ultimate Flexibility: Build anything you can imagine - no character concept is impossible
Balanced Mechanics: Point costs ensure fairness and balanced gameplay
Genre Versatility: One system works for fantasy, sci-fi, supers, horror, and modern settings
Tactical Depth: Detailed combat and power interactions reward strategic thinking
Active Community: 40+ years of support, resources, and dedicated fans
Character Optimization: Theory-crafters and builders love the mathematical precision

Perfect For

Superhero Gaming: Champions is the gold standard for superhero RPGs
Character Builders: Unlimited customization options for perfect character creation
Tactical Gamers: Deep, strategic gameplay with meaningful combat choices
Universal Gaming: One system for all your campaigns across any genre
Power Gamers: Optimize and theory-craft to your heart's content
Long-Term Campaigns: System supports characters from street level to cosmic power

Complete Your Hero System Collection

Browse superhero RPG products, explore dice sets, and check out other universal RPG systems!

Build your hero today! Digital PDFs deliver instantly. Free shipping on qualifying orders.

Support John Reyst on Patreon!

Back John Reyst on Patreon and get exclusive perks, early access to new products, behind-the-scenes content, and special discounts available only to patrons.

Become a Patron

Item added to your cart

Hero System - Universal Point-Based RPG

Featured Hero System Products

What is Hero System?

Popular Hero System Games

Hero System Features

Why Choose Hero System?

Perfect For

Complete Your Hero System Collection

Collection: Hero System

Tangents #2: Black Ichor Mines

Tangents #2: Black Ichor Mines

Tangents #1: The Barrow Mound

Tangents #1: The Barrow Mound

Pit Fighting in the Kingdom of Tursh

Pit Fighting in the Kingdom of Tursh

Here Be Dragons

Here Be Dragons

USA-50: West

USA-50: West

Kamarathin: Kingdom of Tursh

Kamarathin: Kingdom of Tursh

Support John Reyst on Patreon!

Country/region

Country/region

Hero System - Universal Point-Based RPG

Featured Hero System Products

What is Hero System?

Popular Hero System Games

Hero System Features

Why Choose Hero System?

Perfect For

Complete Your Hero System Collection

Collection: Hero System

Filter and sort

Filter

Support John Reyst on Patreon!

Subscribe to Save