Massive Damage

 

Massive Damage houserule

 

If the damage from a single attack is greater than 1/2 of Max HP, roll against the Md Result Table

For example. Max 30 HP – a single attack does 16 HP Dmg or more = Massive Damage roll

 

Result Table (1d6)

1 Drop to 0 HP
2 Drop to 1d6 HP and fall prone
3 Stunned until end of next turn
4 Disadvantage on all rolls for 1 min
5 Speed reduced to 10 for 1 min
6 Rally – gain 1d4 HP

 

 

Resources

https://dnd-5e.herokuapp.com/optionalrule/massive-damage

https://dandwiki.com/wiki/Lingering_Injuries_and_Massive_Damage_(5e_Variant_Rule)

https://www.enworld.org/threads/combat-option-massive-damage-what-are-your-experiences.589526/

 

https://arcaneeye.com/mechanic-overview/exhaustion-5e/

https://roleplayersrespite.com/dnd-5e-exhaustion-rules

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