D&D 3E/3.5 (3.5) Lethal Grappling?

[Sekhmet]

Don't forget Warlocks with Grappling Blast - allows you to channel Eldritch Blasts on successful grapples. Would stack up with Black Blood Cultist very well.

 

[TremorFang]

So, side question. Are there any real rules as far as trying to choke an opponent to death during a grapple or breaking an arm or neck during a grapple?

 

[Sekhmet]

You can assume that such acts are part of dealing unarmed damage during a grapple. The flavour of "how" is up to you, so long as the damage dealt remains the same.

For instance, 10 points of damage could occur from a punch to the face as easily as it could occur from blocking blood flow to the brain for a moment or so.
D&D doesn't have a very good method of causing and tracking injuries.

 

[TremorFang]

I see. Then I just need to call it if I would like to do so.