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Effect Command

Add or remove effects from combatants in initiative.

Usage

/effect add effect:<string> combatant:<optional>
/effect remove effect:<string> combatant:<optional>

Description

The Effect command allows you to: - Add temporary effects to characters/combatants during combat - Remove existing effects from characters/combatants - Track status conditions, buffs, debuffs, and other temporary states - Specify which combatant to target (optional, defaults to your selected character) - DMs can target any combatant in the initiative

Effects are displayed in the initiative tracker and provide a visual way to track temporary conditions that affect combatants during combat.

Options

  • effect - The name of the effect (text label)
  • combatant - Name of the character/combatant to target (optional)
  • Players: Can specify any of their own characters by name
  • DMs: Can specify any combatant (player character or monster) by name
  • If omitted, uses the player's selected character

Examples

Add/remove effects from your selected character: 

/effect add effect:poisoned
/effect remove effect:stunned
/effect add effect:blessed

Target a specific combatant: 

/effect add effect:hasted combatant:Fighter Bob
/effect remove effect:charmed combatant:Wizard
/effect add effect:sanctuary combatant:Cleric Alice

DM targeting any combatant: 

/effect add effect:stunned combatant:Goblin
/effect remove effect:paralyzed combatant:Player Character
/effect add effect:enraged combatant:Dragon

Notes

  • Players can only target their own characters
  • DMs can target any combatant in the initiative
  • Effects are just text labels for tracking purposes - they don't automatically apply mechanical changes
  • Multiple effects can be applied to the same combatant
  • Effects are displayed in the initiative tracker next to the combatant's name
  • Effects are case-sensitive (e.g., "Poisoned" and "poisoned" are different)
  • Combatant names are matched case-insensitively and support partial matching
  • If multiple combatants match the name, you'll see a list of matching names
  • Effects persist until manually removed or the character rests
  • All effects are automatically cleared when a character uses the /rest command
  • /rest - Rest a character (removes all effects)
  • /stats - Modify ability scores (for mechanical changes)
  • /hp - Modify HP values
  • /init - Initiative tracking and management

Legacy Prefix Commands

The prefix command syntax still works but will be removed in a future update:

Legacy Syntax Slash Equivalent
!effect add poisoned /effect add effect:poisoned
!effect remove stunned /effect remove effect:stunned
!effect Goblin add stunned /effect add effect:stunned combatant:Goblin
!effect "Fighter Bob" add hasted /effect add effect:hasted combatant:Fighter Bob