Installation

Requirements

Foundry VTT v14 or newer
D&D 5e system
3DS:ATLAS installed and active

Install the system before adding Hero Mancer. When you install Hero Mancer, Foundry opens an Install Package Dependencies prompt. Accept it to install 3DS:ATLAS.

Install from inside Foundry

Open the Foundry Configuration and Setup screen.
Go to Add-on Modules and click Install Module.
Search for Hero Mancer.
Click Install on the matching result.

Install from the manifest URL

Use this if the search returns no result.

Open Add-on Modules and click Install Module.

Paste this URL into the Manifest URL field:

https://github.com/Sayshal/hero-mancer/releases/latest/download/module.json

Click Install.

Enable the module

Launch your world.
As Gamemaster, open Settings, then Module Management.
Check the box next to Hero Mancer 2.
If 3DS:ATLAS is not active, Foundry opens a Dependency Resolution prompt. Confirm it to enable 3DS:ATLAS too.
Click Save Module Settings.

Recommended modules

Spell Book: takes over spell selection after a spellcasting character is created.
Calendaria: adds character birthdays and history notes to the in-world calendar.
Tenacity: grants motes on creation and level-up once you set an amount in Settings.
Don’t Forget: gives GMs a review reminder when a character submission is waiting for approval.

Optional modules

Tokenizer 2: adds a portrait and token editor to the wizard. Hero Mancer requires version 1.1.0 or newer.
Dice So Nice: shows 3D dice for rolls made in the wizard, with a dice appearance saved per character.

See Integrations for what each connection adds.

Support

Next steps

Build your first character with the Quick Start, then review Settings.