Modiphius Dishonored RPG Core Book | Official Dishonored Tabletop Roleplaying Guide

Immerse yourself in the Empire of the Isles

In Dishonored: The Roleplaying Game, players step into a turbulent empire rich with occult lore, intrigue, and drama. The core book gathers the essential rules and background to kick off adventures with confidence, whether you are a storyteller or a player.

What you get

• The official licensed core book with in-depth history of the Empire of the Isles, its people, and the struggles they face.
• A clear guide to playing Protagonists, from grim assassins and rugged criminals to intrepid explorers and stoic crown loyalists.
• Dozens of antagonists and a variety of story hooks to spark your sessions, spanning Tyvia's frost to Karnaca's sunlit streets.
• Insights into the strange nature of the Void and rules to harness its reality-bending powers, should you choose to explore that facet of the setting.
• The Oil Trail, a four-act mini-campaign that serves as a gentle entry point to Dunwall's cityscape.
• Made in the UK, signaling production quality and attention to detail.

World-building and gameplay highlights

• Extensive background material covers history, factions, and key locations to inform your adventures.
• Rules and guidance to help you shape tense, atmospheric scenes, with flexible options for a wide range of playstyles.
• Rich, sensory settings—from cold Tyvia to bright Karnaca—that invite vivid descriptions at the table.

Who should consider this core book?

• Game masters seeking a solid foundation for campaigns in the Isles, with ready-to-use antagonists and hooks.
• Players who want a structured path to portraying varied Protagonists, supported by lore and context.
• Groups curious about the Void's possibilities and how reality-bending moments can fit into adventures.

Note: The core book is a stand-alone resource, but it can pair with expansions and adventures from Modiphius for broader options at your table.