[RPG] Are there rules for flying in difficult weather

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There are multiple player races that can fly, including the Aarakocra (comes with a 50' fly speed).

Are there any official rules on how the flight of these races is affected by difficult weather conditions, such as a storm or extreme winds?

Best Answer

Chapter 5 of the Dungeon's Master Guide presents some options

The Wilderness Survival section in the Chapter 5 of the DMG presents rules for strong wind conditions (pg. 110). It is as follows, emphasis mine:

A strong wind imposes disadvantage on ranged weapon attack rolls and Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing. A strong wind also extinguishes open flames, disperses fog, and makes flying by nonmagical means nearly impossible. A flying creature in a strong wind must land at the end of its turn or fall.

The rules of heavy precipation in this chapter don't present any guidance regarding flying creatures, but you could make the "flying area" as difficult terrain, effectively halving the flying speed of a creature.

Weather-related spells can affect flying creatures too

Various weather related spells, such as control weather, control winds, gust of wind, and wind wall can be used to hinder/difficult the flight capabilities of a creature.

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