Available for FREE
April 2026
A New Way to Play 5e
Complete Rulebook,
Completely Free
The Quickfire Rules features everything you need to run a high fantasy TTRPG campaign in a modern, post-industrial setting.
Features Overview
Classes
The classic 5e class list has been completely overhauled, featuring modern renditions of the classes you know with new or re-imagined subclasses. Plus, play as entirely new anti-magic class: the Anathema.
Anathema
A brand new antimagic class designed to counter magical creatures, spellcasters, and arcanotechnology.
Brute
Modern re-imagining of the Barbarian; think no-nonsense club bouncer meets entertainment wrestler.
Drifter
A nonmagical, outlaw-inspired reinvention of the Ranger, updated for the modern day and given just a bit more love and attention than before.
Innatist
A modern day re-imagining of the Sorcerer, focusing more on Conjuration, Evocation, and Necromancy spells.
Militant
The modern day Fighter, updated to incorporate a veritable arsenal of modern day weaponry.
Muse
A completely repurposed Bard, featuring a plethora of new rhythm-based spells.
Operative
The modern day Rogue – a jack of all trades and a master of none, now deadlier than ever.
Sage
Updated martial arts class, now with fewer religious overtones.
Spelltech
The modern day Wizard, wielding arcane magic using state-of-the-art technology.
Theurgist
The modern day integration of the Cleric and the Paladin, producing divine magic through undying faith in a deity or creed.
Witness
A primal, old magick rendition of the Druid incorporating the core mechanics of the Warlock.
New Basic Rules…
Skills
The skill list has been re-flavored and re-imagined with entirely new skills that characters in a modern fantasy adventure will utilize.
Alternative Combat System
Arcana Moderna fefatures an entirely new combat system compatible with the basic 5e rule set, designed to make combat feel more engaging and fast-paced, all while reducing decision paralysis for players and GMs.
Vehicle Combat Rules
New vehicle combat rules have been added, introducing unique tactical challenges and the ability to facilitate high-speed chase sequences.
Travel Rules
Travel rules have been updated and re-worked to take advantage of modern-day transportation and infrastructure, including travel within urban metropolitan areas.
Feats
Arcana Moderna updates classic feats and introduces dozens of new feats for you to choose from.
Spells
Classic spells have been completely overhauled and re-flavored for use in a modern fantasy setting, plus enjoy over two dozen new spells uniquely crafted for new spellcasting classes.
Origins System
The Origins system has also been reinvented, featuring a new Phenotype system and background generation that offers greater depth and customization.
Phenotypes
The Phenotype system replaces classic species, featuring 20 available Phenotypes to choose from, as well as the ability to create a Blended Phenotype, fully customizing your character’s visual, physical, and magical traits.
Backgrounds
Backgrounds are now expanded and highly customizable, designed to help you create a modern fantasy character with flexibility and ease.
Equipment
Weapons
Dozens of new, modern-day melee and ranged weapons.
Armor
Updated classic armor, modern armor, plus a new “Woven Armor” category.
Modern Vehicles
Modern land, air, and water vehicles, each with their own unique stat blocks and special traits.
Magic Items
Re-flavored and updated magic items, plus new arcanotech items.
Arcana Moderna features hundreds of unique and useful weapons, armor, and items, both mundane and magical.
Available to Download April 2026
on the Spelltech Press website and major TTRPG platforms…