Bulk & Encumbrance
Rulebook
Bulk represents an item’s size, weight, and general difficulty to handle. An item can be 1 Bulk, a fraction (L for light), or negligible (—).
10 light items = 1 Bulk. Negligible items have no Bulk unless you carry a lot of them.
Encumbrance
You become encumbered if your total Bulk exceeds 5 + your Strength modifier. While encumbered, you are clumsy 1 and take a –10-foot penalty to all your Speeds.
Maximum Bulk
You can’t carry more than 10 + your Strength modifier Bulk. If you try to pick up something that would put you over this limit, you can’t.
| Threshold | Bulk Limit | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Encumbered | 5 + Str mod | Clumsy 1, –10 ft. Speeds |
| Maximum | 10 + Str mod | Can’t carry more |
Player Core p.270. 10 light items = 1 Bulk. Negligible items have no Bulk.