Poisoned
Poisoned
• A poisoned creature has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.
— Basic Rules
The poisoned condition is simple, straightforward, and effective. Giving a creature disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks is a surefire way to make it less of a threat in combat. Being poisoned by an attack or ability is usually resisted by a CON saving throw, but on a failed save it is not uncommon to be dealt additional poison damage on top of being affected by the Poisoned condition. Exceptions The Poisoned condition offers great added value on spells and attacks. However, keep in mind that poison damage and the Poisoned condition are, respectively, the most resisted damage type and condition of all creatures in published 5e materials. Methods Some examples of things that can apply the Poisoned condition are: • Ray of Sickness (spell) • Contagion (spell) • Rutterkin’s Bite (monster ability) • Dagger of Venom (magical item) Assassin’s Blood (item)
The poisoned condition is simple, straightforward, and effective. Giving a creature disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks is a surefire way to make it less of a threat in combat. Being poisoned by an attack or ability is usually resisted by a CON saving throw, but on a failed save it is not uncommon to be dealt additional poison damage on top of being affected by the Poisoned condition. Exceptions The Poisoned condition offers great added value on spells and attacks. However, keep in mind that poison damage and the Poisoned condition are, respectively, the most resisted damage type and condition of all creatures in published 5e materials. Methods Some examples of things that can apply the Poisoned condition are: • Ray of Sickness (spell) • Contagion (spell) • Rutterkin’s Bite (monster ability) • Dagger of Venom (magical item) Assassin’s Blood (item)