Shadowdark Hazards 101 (S5E14)

Shadowdark Hazards 101 (S5E14)

From Lair Of Secrets by Lair Of Secrets

March 20, 2026 · 16 min · Season 5 · Episode 14

About this episode

This episode discusses various hazards in Shadowdark, including their types and examples in gameplay.

What do icy waterfalls, greasy floors, and light stealing smoke have in common? They’re all hazards! Welcome to Lair of Secrets. In this episode we're talking about Shadowdark hazards. The things that drown you, crush you, blind you, steal your memories, and more! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Shadowdark Hazards02:33 Types of Hazards in Shadowdark04:50 (Spoiler Warning!) Examples of Hazards in Gameplay07:25 Creating Hazard Charts09:57 Combining Hazards for Greater Challenges12:38 Future Adventures and Hazards15:01 Conclusion and Call to Action Listen to the Episode Watch the Episode Watch Shadowdark Hazards 101 on YouTube. Show Notes What is a hazard? Hazards are often environmental effects like quicksand, rushing water, and falling debris. They're things you might be able to mitigate or evade, but per the rules, there's often no way to "defeat or permanently disable them". The core rulebook defines them on page 115. Hazards are divided into three types: Movement: Slow or stop movement. Examples: Caltops, tar fields, steep incline Damage: Ongoing damage that characters suffer while exposed to the hazard Examples: Acid pools, lava, pummeling hail Weaken: Saps the character's…

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Host: Lair Of Secrets

Topics covered

  • hazards
  • Shadowdark
  • gameplay
  • environmental effects
  • challenges

Keywords

  • hazards
  • Shadowdark
  • gameplay
  • environmental effects
  • challenges
  • hazard charts
  • combining hazards

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