Acid
Another unusual attack form is acid. Very few spells make use of acid as a
weapon, although a fair number of monsters have acid-based attacks, including the
ankheg, the black dragon, and some slimes, puddings, and oozes.
Visibility: Acid at work tends to give off noxious fumes, usually in an area about 5 to 15
feet in diameter; the more acid, the larger the area affected. The fumes may
obscure missile and melee attacks at the DM’s option, creating a –1 penalty for
any creature trying to attack through the smoke and haze.
Environmental Effects: Acid fumes are unpleasant to be around and may cause severe irritation of a
victim’s eyes, nose, and throat. If the DM desires, creatures within the cloud of
fumes must roll saving throws vs. death magic or suffer a –2 penalty to attack
rolls and Armor Class as long as they remain nearby. This means that a
character struck by Melf’s acid arrow may suffer combat penalties as well as damage from the spell.
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