Why Knave Second Edition Belongs at Your Table

Why Knave Second Edition Belongs at Your Table | Knave 2E Review & Overview

Hey Stat Rollers! In today's video, we're diving deep into Knave: Second Edition, the streamlined, flexible, and OSR-driven tabletop RPG by Ben Milton and Questing Beast Games. If you love old-school RPGs but want something lightweight, modular, and built for improvisation, Knave 2E should absolutely be on your radar.

We'll explore:

🔹 What makes Knave 2E different from other OSR games like OSE and Shadowdark
🔹 Why it's one of the best minimalist RPGs for both new and experienced GMs
🔹 How Knave balances player-driven storytelling, deadly combat, and emergent gameplay
🔹 How the random tables, item slot system, and flexible mechanics make it an essential GM tool—no matter what system you play

Whether you're looking for a new OSR system, a toolkit to enhance any RPG, or just curious how Knave 2E stacks up against other classics like B/X D&D, this video will give you all the details you need!

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💬 Let’s Talk About It!
Have you played Knave 2E? Planning to? Drop a comment below! Are you an OSE or Shadowdark fan wondering if Knave belongs at your table? Let’s discuss!

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00:00 Introduction
00:46 Overview of Knave 2e
04:32 The Value of Random Tables in Knave 2e
06:53 GM Expectations in Knave 2e
08:15 Player Expectations in Knave 2e
10:47 Creating a Knave 2e Character
14:08 Knave 2e is a Classless System
14:59 The Career System in Knave 2e
17:22 Item Slots and Wounds in Knave 2e
19:01 Direct Damage in Knave 2e
19:34 Healing in Knave 2e
20:31 XP and Leveling in Knave 2e
22:54 Ability Checks in Knave 2e
24:44 Advantage & Disadvantage in Knave 2e
25:10 Social Interactions in Knave 2e
25:45 Knowledge & Searching in Knave 2e
27:04 Traveling in Knave 2e
29:06 Foraging in Knave 2e
30:27 Dungeon Delving in Knave 2e
30:58 Dungeon Hazard Die in Knave 2e
31:49 Light in Knave 2e
32:53 Combat in Knave 2e
35:12 Morale in Knave 2e
36:23 Spellcasting in Knave 2e
38:49 Generating New Spells in Knave 2e
39:47 Monsters in Knave 2e
41:59 The Value of Designer Commentary in Knave 2e
43:03 Knave 2e's DIY Mindset
44:19 Final Verdict on Knave 2e