Hey, this is my first try on publishing houserules. I'd like to get some feedback on this rule. Feel free to correct my English.
You might use this rule in every edition of D&D or any other system. I've designed it for my 5th edition campaign but haven't tried it yet.
Grave Hit
As a Grave Hit counts a critical hit or if one damage die shows at least an 8, or if 2 damage dies of the same attack added together show an 8. You may add only damage dies of the same weapon (like the greatsword) or the same effect (like a spell or a sneak attack). When you inflict a Grave Hit the target is affected by one of the following effects:
You might use this rule in every edition of D&D or any other system. I've designed it for my 5th edition campaign but haven't tried it yet.
Grave Hit
As a Grave Hit counts a critical hit or if one damage die shows at least an 8, or if 2 damage dies of the same attack added together show an 8. You may add only damage dies of the same weapon (like the greatsword) or the same effect (like a spell or a sneak attack). When you inflict a Grave Hit the target is affected by one of the following effects:
| 1d6 | Effect |
| 1 | Disarmed: The target drops randomly one item it carries in its hands. The attacker can catch it if he holds nothing in one hand, or he might kick the item 1d4+1 x 5 feet. Is the target a creature that can’t carry items, roll again on that table. |
| 2 | Demoralised: The target gains disadvantage on attack roles until the end of its next turn. |
| 3 | Intimidated: The target uses Disengage or Dodge on its next turn. |
| 4 | Staggered: The next attack that hits the target knocks it prone or pushes it 5 feet. This effect lasts until the end of the next turn of the target or after it is hit by an attack. |
| 5 | Distracted: Attack rolls made against this target are performed with advantage and it gains disadvantage on all dexterity saving throws. This effect lasts until the end of the next turn of the target. |
| 6 | Harmstring: The speed of the target is reduced by 50%. |
