HEROES

INJURED!
In a HARDCORE game of 5e, Hit Points don’t just come and go. Deep cuts, ripping
bites, or aching sprains impair your core ability to function. Some systems introduce a
table or roll chart for injuries, but HARDCORE MODE makes it simpler. Like ‘SKILLED’
it proposes a binary INJURED state.

Become INJURED any time you are hit with

10 or more damage in a single attack or
effect.

Once you are INJURED...

• You cannot use Grit Your Teeth to re-
cover Hit Points
• No roll you make benefits from an Attri-
bute Bonus. Proficiency only
• Your DEX bonus, if any, no longer adds
to your Armor Class

When modding monsters or enemy

equipment, consider adding a ‘Inflicts In-
jury’ ability that can tag onto any attack,
regardless of its damage.

AH, MUCH BETTER!

You are no longer INJURED once any of
the following occurs:

• Receive 10 or more points of healing

magic from a spell, item or potion
• Receive 10 or more points of healing
from medical means (see page 6)
• Take a long rest in safety and recover
to full HP

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