The party was too excited to jump into a game ofDungeons and Dragonsand didn’t pack enough rations.
After three days without food, he’s having a hard time concentrating, and his movement slows.
He won’t survive this fight.
But, some tables still homebrew a combination of these rules for themselves.
What Is Exhaustion?
Exhaustion isa condition that characters can suffer fromin Dungeons & Dragonsif they push themselves too hard.
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How Exhaustion Works In The 2014 PHB?
With the addition of the 2024 Player’s Handbook,the rules for Exhaustion have been simplified.
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Disadvantage on attack rolls and saving throws.
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4
Hit Point maximum halved.
5
Speed reduced to zero.
Depending on your DM and table, these rules for Exhaustion may still apply.
Art of a party in the 2024 Players Handbook, by Dmitry Burmak.
Consult your DM to see which rules for Exhaustion they plan on using.
No matter how you gain Exhaustion, each key in of Exhaustion level counts towards the six-level cap.
Suffocation
Suffocation is the third way to get Exhaustion levels in the Players Handbook.
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All creatures canhold their breath for one minute plus their Constitution modifierfor a minimum of 30 seconds.
This DC increases by five for every consecutive 24-hour period without a Long Rest.
If you’re not sure what might or might not cause exhaustion, talk to your DM.
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Exhaustion is recovered at a rate of one level per Long Restas long as the nutritional requirements are met.
Once the Exhaustion level reaches zero, that creature has recovered from Exhaustion.
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