# In-Game Mechanics ### **Critical Hit Mechanics** In normal rules, a longsword (1d8 + Damage Bonus) on a critical hit currently does: *2d8 + Damage Bonus (rolling two d8s).* While this works, it can sometimes feel disappointing when both dice roll low, leading to underwhelming crits.

**New Critical Hit Mechanics: "Max + Roll" Rule** Instead of rolling your damage dice twice, the first "roll" is treated as max damage, and you only roll once for the additional crit damage.

**New Example:** A longsword (1d8) on a critical hit would now deal: *8 (max damage) + 1d8 + Damage Bonus* So the minimum damage from a crit with a longsword is always **9** instead of **2**, making it more impactful and rewarding. --- ### **Blight Mechanics** #### Saving Throw

When bitten, the victim makes a **Constitution save (DC 14)**. **This roll is made at the end of combat.**

**Modifiers (only one may apply per save):** - **Liquor/Strong Spirits:** DC - 2 (DC 12). - **Liquor + Silver Filings:** DC - 4 (DC 10). - **Cauterize (if no liquor or silver):** Advantage on save; suffer 1d4 fire damage. - **Healer’s Kit** (Medicine proficiency, 1 use): Advantage on save. - May combine with liquor (Advantage + DC 12). **Limits:** - Minimum DC 10 after modifiers. - Only **one infection save per creature.** --- #### Stages of Infection If the save fails, the player becomes Tainted. Untreated infection worsens by **one stage per in‑game week**.
StageEffects
**Tainted**–1 to ability checks
**Incubation**–1d4 to ability checks (roll each time)
**Infection**–1d4 to ability checks and attack rolls (roll each time)
**Doomed**Disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and concentration checks
**Undeath**At 0 HP, you die (no death saves) and rise as Undead in 1d4 minutes unless burned to ash or pierced by silver to the heart
--- ### Silver Mechanics

In game, silvered weapons will deal an additional 1d8 damage against any creature infected with the Rotmire Blight. This effect can stack with Relic weapons such as +1 weapons, etc.

In this game, the denomination for silver coins is now known as Iron Bits or "Clinkers." Any actual silver coins found will be counted as Electrum on DnD Beyond.

#### **Silvered Weapon Costs in *The Festering Lands*** ##### **Key Notes:** - **Tiny Ingot** = **0.5 lbs** silver (25 silver coins) - **Small Ingot** = **1 lb** silver (50 silver coins) - **Standard Ingot** = **5 lbs** silver (250 silver coins) - **1 Silver Coin (sp) = 5 Gold Coins (gp)** - **Silvered weapons deal +1d8 damage against Blighted creatures**
**Weapon Type****Silver Needed (lbs)****Silver Coin Value (sp)****Equivalent in Ingots****Gold Equivalent (gp)**
**Club**0.5251 Tiny Ingot125
**Dagger**0.5251 Tiny Ingot125
**Greatclub**21002 Small Ingots500
**Handaxe**1.5751 Small Ingot375
**Javelin**1501 Small Ingot250
**Light Hammer**1501 Small Ingot250
**Mace**21002 Small Ingots500
**Quarterstaff**1501 Small Ingot250
**Sickle**1501 Small Ingot250
**Spear**1.5751 Small + 1 Tiny375
**Battleaxe**31503 Small Ingots750
**Flail**2.51252 Small + 1 Tiny625
**Glaive**52501 Standard Ingot1,250
**Greataxe**52501 Standard Ingot1,250
**Greatsword**52501 Standard Ingot1,250
**Halberd**52501 Standard Ingot1,250
**Lance**31503 Small Ingots750
**Longsword**21002 Small Ingots500
**Maul**52501 Standard Ingot1,250
**Morningstar**31503 Small Ingots750
**Pike**52501 Standard Ingot1,250
**Rapier**1.5751 Small + 1 Tiny375
**Scimitar**1.5751 Small + 1 Tiny375
**Shortsword**1501 Small Ingot250
**Trident**1.5751 Small + 1 Tiny375
**War Pick**21002 Small Ingots500
**Warhammer**31503 Small Ingots750
**Whip**1501 Small Ingot250
**Arrows (10x)**1501 Small Ingot250
**Bolts (10x)**1501 Small Ingot250
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