Shadowrun, Fifth Edition Core Rulebook May 2026

: If half or more of the dice rolled are 1s, a "glitch" occurs, causing a complication even if the action technically succeeds.

: A central theme where characters sacrifice their "Essence" (humanity) for cybernetic or organic enhancements to survive the gritty streets. Key Gameplay Mechanics Shadowrun, Fifth Edition Core Rulebook

The system uses a based entirely on six-sided dice (d6): : If half or more of the dice