Draw Steel Codex Guide
Learn what Draw Steel Codex includes, how to start an online table, prepare maps and heroes, and choose the right tutorial for current Early Access features.
What is Draw Steel Codex?
Codex is the official digital tabletop for Draw Steel, available through Steam with online play, official content, map tools, lighting, line of sight, and adventure support.
Do I need Codex to play?
No. You can play Draw Steel with the official books, PDFs, character sheets, maps, and another table setup. Codex is the official integrated digital option.
Start a Codex Table
Install Codex through Steam, confirm every player can join the session, load or create heroes, prepare one scene, add the required tokens, and test movement and visibility before game night.
- Install and launch Codex.
- Create or join a table.
- Load heroes and official content.
- Prepare a map and tokens.
- Test lighting, line of sight, and one power roll.
Codex Guides
Codex is in Early Access, so use the verification date on each tutorial and recheck controls after major updates.
Before Game Night
Verify Draw Steel Codex Guide against the current Codex version, then test the complete player path before the session. Early Access controls and supported features can change between updates.
- Confirm the current app version.
- Test one player joining the table.
- Open a hero, a map, and one encounter.
- Check token permissions, visibility, and the rules reference.
- Use Map Builder, Foundry VTT, Owlbear Rodeo for the next setup step.
Verified Sources
Open the source that matches the topic, then check its publication or update date before resolving a rule at the table.