DND_Reborn
The High Aldwin
Really? Because the rule says
The target must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken.
The critical damage is part of the damage. This just came up in my last game, and yes it almost took out my wife's rogue with one hit. Guess it's lucky she doesn't see it the way you do.
LOL I think you have things crossed. My interpretation (as I see every DM run it) is better for the PCs, not worse. And you mention critical damage because----???
Here: (current HP 50, max hp 60)
You get hit for 21 damage. Your HP goes down. (Ex. 50 - 21 = 29)
You roll a DC 14 CON save. Succeed: you're fine. Fail: Your MAX HP goes down. (Ex. Max 60 - 21 = 39)
What @S'mon was describing as a possible ruling is:
You get hit.
You roll a DC 14 CON save. Succeed: you're fine. Fail: Your MAX HP goes down. (Ex. Max 60 - 21 = 39)
You take 21 damage was well. (current HP reduced because max HP reduced: HP 39 - 21 = 18).
So, he is suggesting it could be ruled as a double-dip (in essence) in one hit.