Poison: A poison potion is simply a highly toxic liquid in a potion flask. Typically, poison potions are odorless and can be of any color. Ingestion, introduction of the poison through a break in the skin, or, in some cases, just skin contact, will cause death. Poison can be weak (+4 to +1 bonus to the saving throw), average, or deadly (-1 to -4 penalty or greater on the saving throw). Some poison can be so toxic that a neutralize poison spell will simply lower the toxicity level by 40%—say, from a -4 penalty to a +4 bonus to the saving throw vs. poison. The DM selects the strength of poison desired, although most are strength "J'' (see Table 51 , Poison Strength). You might wish to allow characters to hurl poison flasks (see Combat, "Grenade-Like Missiles ").

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