Encumbrance

Encumbrance reflects how much weight a character can carry in terms of equipment. It is determined by Strength.

Encumbrance Weight Limits

These are the weights at which encumbrance levels begin for each Strength score.

Encumbrance
Strength Score	Light	Moderate	Heavy	Severe
1	x	x	x	x
2	x	x	x	x
3	x	x	x	x
4	x	x	x	x
5	x	x	x	x
6	x	x	x	x
7	x	x	x	x
8	x	x	x	x
9	x	x	x	x
10	x	x	x	x
11	x	x	x	x
12	x	x	x	x
13	x	x	x	x
14	x	x	x	x
15	x	x	x	x
16	x	x	x	x
17	x	x	x	x
18	x	x	x	x
18/01-50	x	x	x	x
18/51-75	x	x	x	x
18/76-90	x	x	x	x
18/91-99	x	x	x	x
18/00	x	x	x	x
19	x	x	x	x
20	x	x	x	x
21	x	x	x	x
22	x	x	x	x
23	x	x	x	x
24	x	x	x	x
25	x	x	x	x

Encumbrance Levels

A character's Encumbrance level depends on the amount of weight they carry relative to their Strength. This level determines any penalties the character suffers.

Encumbrance Effects
Encumbrance Level	Full Move	Physical Skills	To-Hit	Damage	AC	Reflex Saves	Miscast Chance	Movement-Based Special Skills
Unencumbered	100%	+0	+0	+0	+0	+0	+0%	+0%
Light	75%	-1	+0	+0	+0	+0	+0%	+0%
Moderate	50%	-1	-1	-1	-1	+0	+5%	-10%
Heavy	25%	-2	-2	-2	-2	-1	+10%	-25%
Severe	1*	-4	-4	-4	-3	-2	+25%	-50%

• If character's Movement is already 1, their Movement becomes 0.

If a character is increased beyond Severe Encumbrance, they also suffer from the Total Immobility condition.