Reference summary · Keyword · Rules Tome 2.0.8 § 602.11

Weakness

Weakness helps matching damage strikes and hinders checks caused by matching actions.

War Room mechanic implemented

How it works

Rule explanation

Strikes with the named damage type gain advantage against the Character. That Character has disadvantage on skill checks caused by actions with the matching damage type.

At the table

Example

Fire Weakness gives a Fire strike advantage and gives the Character disadvantage on a save caused by a Fire action.

Watch for this

Common mistake

Weakness does not automatically add wounds to a hit.