Happy Name Your Poison Day!
In the world of Dungeons and Dragons, poisons are a common tool used by assassins, drow, and other evil creatures. But how can players incorporate poisons into their own gameplay?
First, it's important to know the different types of poisons: contact, ingested, inhaled, and injury. Contact poisons can be useful for setting traps or coating objects, like door handles or weapons, to deal damage. Ingested poisons are great for poisoning food or drink, and can be a subtle way to take out a target. Inhaled poisons can be especially deadly, affecting multiple creatures in a small area. And injury poisons can be used to coat weapons and deal extra damage in combat.
But using poisons isn't as simple as just applying them to an object or using them on a creature. Players must consider the potential consequences of using poisons, both in terms of legal repercussions and moral implications. Using poisons may make the player's character appear more ruthless or evil, and could damage their reputation with certain factions or NPCs.
Additionally, acquiring poisons may not be easy. Poisons are often illegal, and obtaining them may require the player to interact with seedy individuals or break the law themselves. Players should also be aware of potential backlash from other players or the DM if they use poisons in an overly aggressive or disruptive manner.
In honor of today being National Name Your Poison Day, below are 10 new poisons to use in your game.
POISONS
Shadowroot Poison: This contact poison is made from the roots of a rare plant found in the Shadowfell. A creature that touches it must make a Constitution saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute.
Kraken's Ink Poison: This inhaled poison is made from the ink of a kraken. Creatures in a 10-foot radius must make a Constitution saving throw or be blinded for 1 hour.
Dragonfire Venom: This injury poison is made from the saliva of a red dragon. A creature that takes damage from a weapon coated in this poison takes an extra 2d6 fire damage and must make a Dexterity saving throw or catch on fire.
Basilisk Bile Poison: This ingested poison is made from the bile of a basilisk. A creature that swallows it must make a Constitution saving throw or be petrified for 1 minute.
Demon's Breath Poison: This inhaled poison is made from the exhalation of a demon. Creatures in a 10-foot radius must make a Constitution saving throw or be poisoned and take 1d6 poison damage every turn for 1 minute.
Feywine Poison: This ingested poison is made by fermenting feywine for an extended period. A creature that drinks it must make a Wisdom saving throw or be charmed by the next creature it sees for 1 hour.
Necrotic Venom: This injury poison is made from the venom of a giant spider that has feasted on undead creatures. A creature that takes damage from a weapon coated in this poison takes an extra 2d6 necrotic damage and must make a Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 hour.
Manticore Spikes Poison: This injury poison is made from the spikes of a manticore. A creature that takes damage from a weapon coated in this poison must make a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Ghoul's Touch Poison: This contact poison is made from the skin of a ghoul. A creature that touches it must make a Wisdom saving throw or be paralyzed for 1 minute.
Beholder's Eye Poison: This ingested poison is made from the eyes of a beholder. A creature that swallows it must make a Constitution saving throw or be stunned for 1 minute.
