Exhaustion in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Exhaustion
| Level | Effect | Awake Check Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disadvantage on ability checks | Once every 8 hours |
| 2 | Speed decreased by 5 | Once every 8 hours |
| 3 | Hit Point max three quarters | Once every 4 hours |
| 4 | Disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws | Once every 4 hours |
| 5 | Speed halved | Once every 2 hours |
| 6 | Hit point maximum halved | Once every 2 hours |
| 7 | -5 to all rolls | Once every hour |
| 8 | Hit Point max one quarter | Once every hour |
| 9 | Speed reduced to 0 | Once every 30 min |
| 10 | Death Saving Throws |
A creature suffers the effect of its current level of exhaustion as well as all lower levels. For example, a creature suffering level 2 exhaustion has its speed halved and has disadvantage on ability checks.
An effect that removes exhaustion reduces its level as specified in the effect’s description, with all exhaustion effects ending if a creature’s exhaustion level is reduced below 1.
Finishing a long rest reduces a creature's exhaustion level by 1, provided that the creature has also ingested some food and drink.
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