Does anyone have a 'cramped' condition? the situation would be a creature is in a space that is smaller than the squares needed to be in combat. I'm imagining a huge giant (15ftx15ft) is able to physically fit in a 10x10 space, like a dungeon corridor, but not be effective in combat. I have been using the 'prone' condition so far but was hoping for maybe something more concrete or nuanced.
There are actually rules for Squeezing into a Smaller Space, but they're easy to miss; basically a creature can pass through a space large enough for a creature one size class smaller than itself, but its movement is effectively halved and it has disadvantage on attacks and Dexterity saving throws.
Personally I've ruled in the past that a large creature squeezing through a doorway or similar choke-point also grants advantage to hit it, since it's such an easy target while squeezing through.
If you need to handle a creature that somehow manages to get into a space two or more size classes too small I'd use the restrained condition, and maybe deal damage if it's so trapped that it'd be getting crushed.
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There are actually rules for Squeezing into a Smaller Space, but they're easy to miss; basically a creature can pass through a space large enough for a creature one size class smaller than itself, but its movement is effectively halved and it has disadvantage on attacks and Dexterity saving throws.
Personally I've ruled in the past that a large creature squeezing through a doorway or similar choke-point also grants advantage to hit it, since it's such an easy target while squeezing through.
If you need to handle a creature that somehow manages to get into a space two or more size classes too small I'd use the restrained condition, and maybe deal damage if it's so trapped that it'd be getting crushed.
Yes, perfect. Thank you. I was looking all through the DMG like a tool.
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Does anyone have a 'cramped' condition? the situation would be a creature is in a space that is smaller than the squares needed to be in combat. I'm imagining a huge giant (15ftx15ft) is able to physically fit in a 10x10 space, like a dungeon corridor, but not be effective in combat. I have been using the 'prone' condition so far but was hoping for maybe something more concrete or nuanced.
There are actually rules for Squeezing into a Smaller Space, but they're easy to miss; basically a creature can pass through a space large enough for a creature one size class smaller than itself, but its movement is effectively halved and it has disadvantage on attacks and Dexterity saving throws.
Personally I've ruled in the past that a large creature squeezing through a doorway or similar choke-point also grants advantage to hit it, since it's such an easy target while squeezing through.
If you need to handle a creature that somehow manages to get into a space two or more size classes too small I'd use the restrained condition, and maybe deal damage if it's so trapped that it'd be getting crushed.
Former D&D Beyond Customer of six years: With the axing of piecemeal purchasing, lack of meaningful development, and toxic moderation the site isn't worth paying for anymore. I remain a free user only until my groups are done migrating from DDB, and if necessary D&D, after which I'm done. There are better systems owned by better companies out there.
I have unsubscribed from all topics and will not reply to messages. My homebrew is now 100% unsupported.
Yes, perfect. Thank you. I was looking all through the DMG like a tool.