| Category | Liquids |
| Type | acid |
| Source | varies |
| Cost | see below |
Acids exist in differing degrees of potency. Alchemists classify these into distinct categories. The corrosive capacity of acid diminishes with sustained exposure to air, temperature, and other environmental factors. Category 4 Acid possesses the ferocity of a black dragon's breath attack. Applying an alkaline solution to the impacted areas halts the cumulative damage.
The quantity of acid unleashed upon a victim determines the extent of the corrosive damage. To be employed as a malicious instrument, the acid must be hurled in volumes of 6 ounces or greater. Each 6-ounce increment inflicts the damage specified below. While substantial quantities of acid can be wielded offensively, the inflicted harm may never exceed quadruple the standard impact. Any individual sustaining burns to exposed regions, such as the arms, legs, or face, encompassing more than 25% of their hit points will endure a lasting reduction of 1 point in comeliness. This aesthetic detriment can be remedied through the application of heal spells or analogous high-level magical restorations.
| Name | 1st Rd Dmg | 2nd Rd Dmg | 3rd Rd Dmg | Item DC | Cost / Ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 CP |
| Category 2 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0 | 14 | 1 SP |
| Category 3 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 17 | 1 GP |
| Category 4 | 1-10 | 1-8 | 1-6 | 19 | 5 GP |