Hi, y'all, new to this forum.
I'm familiar with Improved Critical (or thought I was), which supposedly doubles the critical range of a weapon. I just received a weapon that stated something like Improved Criticals 1d6. What does that mean?
Also, as a ranger, I have been choosing favorite enemies without knowing what enemies fit under some races. Is there a listing of aberrations, outsiders, monstrous humanoids, magical beasts, etc., that I can refer to? I know I don't need to know for game play, but it would sure make the game more interesting if I came up against a mind flayer and said "Yeah, I got bonuses against that sucker, cuz he's a aberration!". tia
Improved Crits and Racial Monster listings
Improved Crits and Racial Monster listings
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Improved Critical 1d6 means you do 1d6 extra damage when doing a critical (1-6 damage). I think this term is mostly (also) called Massive Criticals? But - alas, been some time since I've played the game and other D&D games.
I do not know of a specific easy reference for monster types, sorry.
I do not know of a specific easy reference for monster types, sorry.
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Xandax, yes, the term was massive criticals. Thanks for the info. I assume that it means 1d6 in addition to normal critical damage... otherwise I wouldn't think it would be so massive! 
Appreciate the explanation.
I hope I don't have to buy a book to get a listing of those monster races... doesn't have to be comprehensive, just a outline of some of the more common monsters would help.
Appreciate the explanation.I hope I don't have to buy a book to get a listing of those monster races... doesn't have to be comprehensive, just a outline of some of the more common monsters would help.
Build a man a fire, and he will be warm for a night.
Set a man afire, and he'll be warm the rest of his life.
Set a man afire, and he'll be warm the rest of his life.
Yes it is extra damage on top of the multiplier.Galadine wrote:Xandax, yes, the term was massive criticals. Thanks for the info. I assume that it means 1d6 in addition to normal critical damage... otherwise I wouldn't think it would be so massive!
I hope I don't have to buy a book to get a listing of those monster races... doesn't have to be comprehensive, just a outline of some of the more common monsters would help.
As for monsters, then you could possible look at the The Hypertext d20 SRD (v3.5 d20 System Reference Document) :: d20srd.org which is the D20 ruleset - a free subset on the D&D rules (basically the basic rules without all the lore etc). You can see a llisting of monsters there and then click them to see their type, possible gain a better understanding.
I never played a ranger outside online roleplaying sessions, so I never cared much for the favorite enermy thingy
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