D&D 5E Exhaustion XXXploitz!!!

[Werebat]

The new mechanics for exhaustion on page 291 of the 5e PHB look interestingly exploitable! I see some potential here to make a DM cry! What spells, items, and effects can we cobble together to kill boss enemies with exhaustion?

 

[Plaguescarred]

No PC abilities, spells or magic items released thus far quickly influct a level of exhaustion to a target in combat. Its usually more a slow process (barred a barbarian's rage frenzy) like sleep, food & water deprivation, extreme temperature exposure or forced marching.

 

[the Jester]

I see some potential here to make a DM cry! What spells, items, and effects can we cobble together to kill boss enemies with exhaustion?

No PC abilities, spells or magic items released thus far quickly influct a level of exhaustion to a target in combat.

There is a connection here, I think. Especially since spells like waves of exhaustion, ray of fatigue, etc. existed previously.

 

[Crothian]

The answer is simple. We capture the boss and force him to march! Or we train him as a barbarian and tell him puns till he rages.

 

[pedro2112]

Frankly, if the party cannot defeat a superior foe through force of arms or magical prowess, but is able to maneuver the enemy into such a predicament that he/she becomes exhausted, and thus easily defeat-able, then that is fantastic role playing!