##### About this Table

PTSD, short for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a mental and behavioral disorder that develops as a result of a traumatic event, and is characterized by strong reactions to external triggers related to said traumatic event. This table offers a mechanic to portray a character's PTSD in D&D 5e. Please note that these reactions are not exhaustive nor universal, and may not fit every character who suffers from PTSD. This table specifically draws on PTSD as common in war veterans; a character who went through a different traumatic event may only display some of these reactions. Player and DM discretion is advised. I recommend using a Wisdom saving throw that can be repeated at the end of the character's turn, with a DC set by either the player or the DM, but you could also use Intelligence or Charisma if you find that more fitting.

##### PTSD Effects Table | d6 | Reaction | Effect |:----------:|:----------:|:-------------| | 1 | Grief | Crushing grief overwhelms you as you relive painful memories. You are incapacitated. | 2 | Fear | You are overcome by fear. You must use your full movement to flee from the source of your trigger. You have disadvantage on attack rolls, but advantage on ability checks using Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution. | 3 | Rage | Rage fuels your attacks. You have advantage on melee weapon attack rolls, but because you neglect your defense, enemies have advantage on all attack rolls against you. | 4 | Tunnel Vision | You zero in on a specific task or goal, ignoring all other events around you. You have disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws using Intelligence, Wisdom or Charisma, but gain advantage on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution ability checks related to your goal. | 5 | Paranoia | Worry about hidden threats makes you anxious. You have disadvantage on all ability checks as you become jittery, but advantage on Perception checks used to detect threats. | 6 | Confusion | You have difficulty telling friend from foe as hallucinations haunt you. You must use your turn to attack the nearest creature to you.

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