One of the things I struggle with as a GM is coming up with evocative descriptions of blows during the midst of combat. Keeping track of initiative, stat blocks, and the plot takes up a lot of mental processing power and my brain just gives up when I need to describe a dagger almost but not quite killing a Kobold.
To solve that problem, I created myself a rollable table of descriptions of damage. Just grab a D10, roll, and paint a picture of the scene for your players!
Roll | Description |
1 | Your weapon pierces the enemy's flesh with a sickening "shlick", sending a wave of pain through their body. |
2 | With a swift motion, your weapon slices through the enemy's defense as if it were paper, leaving a deep gash in their side. |
3 | Your weapon strikes the enemy with a resounding squelch, leaving behind a jagged wound that oozes ichor. |
4 | Your weapon's sharp point digs deep into the enemy's skin, causing them to gasp in agony. |
5 | Your enemy tries to dodge the blow, but it is too quick, piercing their side with a sharp, searing pain. |
6 | Your weapon's needle tip tears through your enemy's flesh, leaving behind a ragged wound that bleeds profusely. |
7 | Your weapon strikes the enemy with such force that it sends them stumbling backwards, clutching at the gaping wound left behind. |
8 | Your enemy tries to deflect the weapon, but it is too sharp and it pierces their skin, causing them to stumble. |
9 | Your weapon's tip digs into the enemy's side, causing them to buckle under the weight of the pain. |
10 | Your enemy thinks they have evaded your blow, but it finds its mark in the form of a deep cut on their side that makes it difficult to stand. |
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