Castles & Crusades Player Reference – World of Greyhawk Edition

Introduction: Why This Chart Exists

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In the chaotic whirl of battle—whether amidst the haunted glades of the Gnarley Forest, deep in the dungeons beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil, or while defending the borders of the Viscounty of Verbobonc—combat is more than mere swordplay and hit rolls. Fighters, rangers, borderers, and war-priests wield not just steel, but tactics.

Yet, in the rules of Castles & Crusades, formalized conditions and special combat maneuvers are largely left to GM adjudication. This reference chart was created to bridge that gap—drawing inspiration from D&D 5e mechanics while rooted firmly in the SIEGE Engine spirit. It equips players and GMs alike with quick, consistent rulings for the most common effects in martial and magical conflict.

Use this chart to enhance drama, encourage tactical creativity, and deepen immersion in your campaign. Whether your fighter seeks to bash a cultist with their shield, or a rogue wants to leap-kick a bandit from a rooftop, the rules now ride beside you.

“True mastery of battle lies not in the blade... but in knowing when not to swing it.”
– Sir Garn Velmor, Knight-Baronet of the Gnarley Watch

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Combat Conditions

Condition	Effects
Blinded	-5 AC; -10 on attack rolls; lose Dex bonus to AC; move at half speed; –4 to Str/Dex checks; no sight
Bleeding	HP loss per round (CK discretion) until treated
Confused	Acts randomly each round (may babble, attack nearest creature, flee, etc.)
Cowering	No actions, -2 AC, lose Dex bonus to AC
Dazed	Can take no actions; suffers –2 AC
Deafened	Can’t hear; may be surprised; limited communication
Defenseless	-10 AC, helpless, +4 melee to-hit; eligible for coup de grâce
Entangled	Move at half speed; cannot run or charge; –2 on attack rolls; –4 Dex (affects AC considered partially restrained
Exhausted	-6 Str & Dex, half speed; becomes Fatigued after 1 hour rest
Fatigued	-2 Str & Dex, no charge/run
Frightened	Must flee; -2 to attack rolls, saving throws, ability checks, and skill checks
Grappled	-4 to-hit, -10 AC, considered prone/helpless
Incorporeal	Immune to nonmagical attacks; only harmed by magic, +1 weapons, or spells
Invisible	+10 AC, ignores enemy Dex bonus to AC, +2 to-hit
Paralyzed	-10 AC, helpless, no actions
Prone	-2 melee to-hit, -5 AC melee, +4 AC vs. ranged; must spend movement to stand
Sickened	-2 to attack, damage, saves, skills, and ability checks
Sleeping	-10 AC, wakes on damage, begins prone
Slowed	Half movement, fewer actions (DM rules)
Stunned	Drops held items, -2 AC, loses Dex bonus to AC, no actions (1d2 rounds)
Unconscious	-10 AC, helpless

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Combat Maneuvers

Maneuver	Effect
Bullrush w/ Shield	Combine Shield Blow + Charge + Overbearing; damage + prone + stun
Charging	Declare before initiative. Move to engage. On hit: +2 damage, –4 AC for the entire round.
Close Supporting Fire	When firing into melee: roll of 2–4 hits an ally. Roll again vs ally’s AC; if successful, apply normal damage.
Disarm	Roll to-hit vs AC 18 + target’s level + Dex mod. On hit, disarm target.
Dodge	Announce before round; no action that round. +2 AC vs up to 3 attackers you’re facing and aware of.
Evade	Announce before round; no action that round. +4 AC vs one opponent in melee.
Flank / Rear / Above	+1 / +2 / +1 to-hit respectively
Kick / Vault Kick	Move 10'; knock prone (vaulting adds damage)
Offensive Focus	Announce before round. +3 to-hit, but –6 AC that round.
Push	-2 to-hit, Str check or move foe 1d10 ft
Parry / Dodge / Evade	Parry: +4 AC, no attack; Dodge: +2 AC all foes; Evade: +4 AC vs one target
Reach Weapons	Auto-initiative on first round when closing combat
Receiving Charge	Brace spear or polearm. On hit vs charging foe: double damage.
Shield Blow	-6 to-hit, 1d2 damage, Con Save or Stunned (1d2 rounds)
Shield Protect	No attack; grant ally shield & Dex bonus to AC
Shield Wall	4+ allies interlock shields: +4 AC each, +2 on Strength checks vs pushes, etc.
Terrifying Blow	On natural 20, attacker may force morale check (CK discretion).
Trip Attack	Attack vs AC 18 + target’s Dex mod + level. On success, target is knocked Prone.
Two-Weapon Fighting	Main: -3 to-hit; Offhand: -6; adjust by Dex; Str adds to damage only.
Vault Kick	Use a polearm or staff to leap and kick: knock Prone, deal damage (CK discretion).

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Suggested Saving Throws (C&C Style)

Condition	Save Type (Guideline)
Stun, Daze	Constitution
Fear, Confusion	Wisdom
Fatigue/Exhaustion	Constitution
Entangled/Trip	Strength or Dexterity
Sleep/Unconscious	Constitution (magical sleep)

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